🐋 Rare Whales Spotted for First Time

We hope you had a great turkey day. Off the coast of Baja California, scientists have finally encountered living gingko-toothed beaked whales, a species never before seen alive.

In Canada, children once told they would never walk are taking their first steps thanks to a pioneering exoskeleton walker, transforming lives and opening doors to new possibilities.

And in Leipzig, the world of music is celebrating as two long-lost Bach organ pieces are performed for the first time in over three centuries.

—Stephanie S

For the first time, scientists have spotted living ginkgo-toothed beaked whales off the coast of Baja California. These elusive creatures had previously been known only from stranded specimens, making this encounter a milestone in marine biology.

The discovery came during an expedition searching for the source of a mysterious whale song. Researchers collected a small tissue sample, confirming the whales’ identity and linking them to the unique call.

This breakthrough allows scientists to map the whales’ range better and could help protect them from threats such as military sonar.

Beaked whales are among the least understood mammals, rarely surfacing and living in deep waters. This sighting offers hope for learning more about their secretive lives.

Two newly discovered organ pieces by Johann Sebastian Bach were performed for the first time in over 320 years. The works, found in the 1990s and only recently confirmed as Bach’s, were played by Dutch organist Ton Koopman in Leipzig.

Experts hailed the event as an excellent showcase of Bach’s early style and brilliance.

This rare musical rediscovery highlights Bach’s enduring legacy and the excitement of uncovering lost art.

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A Canadian wellness center is using a robotic exoskeleton to help children with developmental disorders walk for the first time. The Trexo device, donated to the center, assists kids like Leo, who was told he would never walk, to take independent steps and build strength.

Sensors in the exoskeleton respond to the child's movements, providing real feedback and support. The technology was created by two friends inspired by a family member's needs.

Though costly, the device is changing lives and giving hope to families who never thought walking was possible.

Happy 82nd Birthday to singer-songwriter and composer Randy Newman, whose unmistakable voice and storytelling style have shaped American music for over six decades. Hailed by Paul McCartney as “the greatest songwriter alive,” Newman built a dual career as a sharp, observational pop writer and one of Hollywood’s most beloved film composers. His catalog includes classics like Short People, I Love L.A., Feels Like Home (popularized by Bonnie Raitt), and Mama Told Me Not to Come (a #1 hit for Three Dog Night).

A professional songwriter since age 17, Newman went on to score eight Pixar films and earn 20 Oscar nominations, winning twice for We Belong Together (Toy Story 3) and If I Didn’t Have You (Monsters, Inc.). Influenced deeply by Ray Charles, he released 11 solo albums, became a Grammy and Emmy winner, and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Few artists have blended humor, pathos, and orchestral brilliance quite like Newman.

Other notable November 28 events:

1893: New Zealand became the first country where women voted in a national election.

1907: Louis B. Mayer opened his first movie theater, leading ultimately to the founding of MGM Studios.

1925: The Grand Ole Opry broadcast for the first time on WSM radio.

1969: The Rolling Stones released their album Let It Bleed.

🦟 Africa: A new malaria drug, KLU156, has succeeded in a large clinical trial across 12 African countries.

🏈 North Carolina: A young heart transplant survivor from Charlotte enjoyed reuniting with NFL legend Greg Olsen and receiving VIP treatment at a game in Green Bay.

🤖 Japan: Toyota has unveiled a mountain goat-inspired four-legged robot that gives wheelchair users new mobility by allowing them to climb stairs.

🍻 Australia: After their Melbourne concert was canceled, punk band Amyl and the Sniffers treated fans by opening $35,000 in bar tabs at local pubs.

⚡ Virginia: Researchers have developed a new method to defrost car windshields by using electricity to "zap" ice off without heat or chemicals.

— Thomas Aquinas

Every day brings amazing advances and uplifting moments that remind us just how wonderful the world can be. Here are five reasons why today is the best time ever to be alive:

🌬️ Offshore Wind: Floating wind farms are expanding clean energy production into deep ocean areas.

♻️ Art Recycling: Community recycling hubs are turning waste into creative materials for artists.

✏️ Lifelong Learning: Global literacy programs are helping adults learn to read, opening new opportunities for work and self-sufficiency.

📔 Gratitude as Science: Miracles and inspiring moments are now captured and shared instantly, spreading awe and connection across the globe.

🍳 Clean Cookstoves: Global clean-energy cookstoves are reducing deforestation and indoor smoke exposure.

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