🔉 Restoring Sense of Smell Using Radio Waves

We hope you had a great weekend. Scientists in South Korea are offering new hope for those who’ve lost their sense of smell, using radio waves to restore this vital sense without surgery. In Florida, a retired “Tech Fairy” is bridging the digital divide by rebuilding and donating hundreds of computers to those in need, demonstrating the power of community support.

And in England, a quick-thinking grandmother delivered her own grandson in the back seat of a car and saved his life, giving her family a story they’ll never forget.

—Stephanie S

A new study from South Korea offers hope for those who have lost their sense of smell. Researchers have found that using radio waves to stimulate the brain’s olfactory nerves can enhance the ability to detect faint scents, all without the need for surgery or chemicals.

Volunteers with healthy senses of smell received a painless five-minute treatment with a small antenna placed near their foreheads. The results showed improved olfactory sensitivity that lasted over a week.

This non-invasive method could benefit professionals such as chefs and perfumers, and future studies will test its effectiveness for individuals with olfactory disorders.

The research marks a promising step toward safely and simply restoring this vital sense.

Craig Clark, known as the Tech Fairy, has spent the past eight years rebuilding old computers and giving them to people in need around Sarasota, Florida. At 79, he’s gifted over 700 devices, often to workers and women starting new lives.

Clark funds upgrades like new hard drives and batteries himself, saying the smiles are worth it. His project thrives on community donations and a spirit of giving back.

His story is a reminder that small acts of kindness can spark significant change.

A virus from the black-eyed pea plant is showing promise as a powerful, low-cost cancer treatment. Researchers at UC San Diego found that the cowpea mosaic virus can activate the immune system to attack cancer cells in mice and dogs.

Unlike other plant viruses, CPMV triggers a strong immune response, recruiting key cells to destroy tumors and creating long-lasting protection.

This therapy is relatively easy to produce and is now being moved toward clinical trials.

When Shelby Cook went into labor a week past her due date, her mother, Sonja, expected to babysit, not deliver a baby. But when Shelby’s contractions intensified in the car, Sonja sprang into action.

In the back seat, Sonja delivered her grandson, Mason, only to realize he wasn’t breathing. Her quick thinking saved his life when she removed the amniotic sac from his face.

Now, Mason is healthy, and the family has an unforgettable story of courage and love.

9 years ago today, astronomers at the European Southern Observatory confirmed the existence of Proxima Centauri b, the closest exoplanet to Earth. Orbiting just 4.2 light years away around the red dwarf Proxima Centauri, the planet sits within the star’s habitable zone and is roughly Earth-sized. Its discovery ignited global fascination, as researchers began asking the question: could it host life?

Though Proxima Centauri is a volatile flare star, Proxima b may have an atmosphere capable of sustaining oxygen and carbon dioxide. Tidally locked to its star, the planet might only support life in a narrow twilight band where night and day meet. Even so, it remains our most tantalizing candidate for a “second Earth,” inspiring ongoing missions and study.

Other notable August 25 events:

1891: Thomas Edison patented the motion picture camera.

1929: Turkey and Persia signed a treaty of friendship.

1932: Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly nonstop across the U.S., from Los Angeles to Newark.

2019: Explorer Victor Vescovo became the first man to reach the deepest points of all five oceans.

🛰️ UK: A startup is using the International Space Station to create shelf-stable cancer drug crystals in microgravity, aiming to make at-home cancer treatments more practical.

💌 USA: A woman launched the Dad Letter Project, allowing anyone to request an encouraging letter from a father figure.

🚜 China: A construction company owner rescued over 100 stranded neighbors during flooding by ferrying them to safety in his bulldozer's scoop.

🛹 Scotland: Archaeologists and former skateboarders are teaming up to excavate Glasgow’s first skatepark.

🪐 USA: Astronomers have captured a stunning new image of the nebula MSH 15-52, revealing a hand-shaped formation created by a pulsar 17,000 light-years from Earth.

— Douglas William Jerrold

Each new day offers fresh breakthroughs and heart-lifting moments that remind us how extraordinary life truly is. Here are five reasons why right now is the best time to be alive:

🗣️ Global Communication: Real-time language translation apps allow travelers to communicate effortlessly across cultures.

🌅 Solar Desalination: Solar-powered desalination plants are providing sustainable water to some of the world's driest places.

🌧️ Rain as Resource: Rainwater harvesting systems are turning rooftops into water sources, aiding drought-prone communities.

♻️ Ocean Plastics: Recycled ocean plastics are being turned into shoes, clothing, and building materials.

🏙️ Resilient Design: Eco-friendly urban planning is integrating green roofs and permeable pavements to reduce flooding.

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