Good News Notes: “Corals, forecast for doom in many future climate scenarios, could be more resilient to rising temperatures and ocean acidification than scientists once thought. New research, in which scientists spent 22 months studying several types of corals in Hawaii, suggests that several species, absent other stressors, could survive even if the world warms…
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Former Buckeye, NFL linebacker launches spinal rehabilitation nonprofit
Good News Notes: “Former Ohio State University Buckeye and Pittsburgh Steeler Ryan Shazier has started an organization to help those who suffer from spinal cord injuries. Shazier announced Monday he has launched the Ryan Shazier Fund for Spinal Rehabilitation, an organization that seeks to increase the number of rehab visits for patients, help patients’ families…
How good gut bacteria help reduce the risk for heart disease: Researchers identify a protein responsible for bacteria’s beneficial behavior
Good News Notes: “Scientists have discovered that one of the good bacteria found in the human gut has a benefit that has remained unrecognized until now: the potential to reduce the risk for heart disease.” View the whole story here: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/07/200708150606.htm
Joe Burrow Heisman speech inspired donations to Ohio charity
Good News Notes: “Joe Burrow’s Heisman Trophy acceptance speech has inspired hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations to a food pantry in the Louisiana State quarterback’s Ohio hometown.” “The effort started on Facebook on Sunday, with the pledges topping $360,000 to the Athens County Food Pantry. Many donations have come from Louisiana.” “When Burrow…