Month: June 2020

Researchers develop fabric capable of eliminating SARS-CoV-2 by contact

Good News Notes: “Company Nanox, in collaboration with universities, has developed a fabric with silver microparticles on its surface capable of inactivating the SARS-CoV-2 virus in laboratory tests in which it eliminated 99.9% of the virus after two minutes of contact.” View the whole story here: https://phys.org/news/2020-06-fabric-capable-sars-cov-contact.html

Chonky cat was about to be put down — until the vet rescued her

 Good News Notes: “Pitoe, a 4-year-old British shorthair with a crooked spine and a sweet face, was almost euthanized as a kitten, according to her owners. But after being adopted by her merciful veterinarian, Pitoe now lives the carefree life that should befall all cats.” View the whole story here: https://nypost.com/2020/06/23/chonky-cat-was-about-to-be-put-down-until-the-vet-rescued-her/

Paul G. Allen Family Foundation’s ‘first of its kind’ housing and homeless services facility opens in Seattle

Good News Notes: “During his lifetime, Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen’s wide-ranging philanthropic initiatives included several programs to alleviate the homelessness crisis in his hometown. Today, a year-and-a-half after his passing, the unique housing development and resource center for families at risk of homelessness that he funded opens its doors. The Gardner House is a community center…

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Ryu wins on return and donates $206,000 purse to virus charity

 Good News Notes: “Former world number one Ryu So-yeon hung on for a one-shot victory on the Korean tour on Sunday and then donated her entire purse of over $200,000 to coronavirus charities. Ryu, who makes a habit of donating her winnings to charity, shot a par 72 in the final round of the Korean…

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Cat Stranded Up Tree For 3 Days Reunited With Long Island Family

Good News Notes: “One lucky cat is back home with his family after going missing last week and finding himself up a tree. Tiger, a domestic shorthair tabby cat, was rescued in a Town of Smithtown operation, officials said in a news release. A Nesconset resident on Friday heard meowing coming from one of her…

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Central Texas Police Officer helps with newborn baby born on side of the highway

 Good News Notes: “A Granite Shoals Police Officer helped a couple whose baby was born on the side of the highway this week. On June 18, Granite Shoals Police Officer Shane Mahoney was in his patrol vehicle heading to the DPS Crime Lab in Austin.” View the whole story here: https://www.kxxv.com/news/local-news/central-texas-police-officer-helps-with-newborn-baby-on-side-of-the-highway

4 Ways to Help if Your Kid Is Depressed

Good News Notes: “It’s no surprise that children are feeling sad right now — they’re missing their friends, their teachers, their play practices, their birthday parties. Some are even mourning loved ones lost to Covid-19. “This unusual, unprecedented, extraordinary public health crisis is literally affecting everyone’s mental health,” said Dr. Harold S. Koplewicz, M.D., a…

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Cancer drug: New treatment halts tumour growth

Good News Notes: “A drug that could stop cancer cells repairing themselves has shown early signs of working. More than half of the 40 patients given berzosertib had the growth of their tumours halted. Berzosertib was even more effective when given alongside chemotherapy, the trial run by the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) and the…

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Amazon to launch $2B venture capital fund to invest in clean energy

Good News Notes: “Amazon.com Inc. is launching a $2 billion internal venture-capital fund focused on technology investments to reduce the impact of climate change, the latest sustainability initiative from the technology giant after criticism of its environmental record. The new fund, which will be called The Climate Pledge Fund, will invest in companies across a number…

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