Decoding an Alien Message, Puppy CPR, and Log-Riding

Ken and Keli Chaffin, a father-daughter duo from the United States, exemplified the power of collaboration and mutual support in decoding a simulated "alien" message transmitted by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.

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Article Icon 1Father-Daughter Duo Cracks ‘Alien’ Code

Ken and Keli Chaffin, a father-daughter duo from the United States, exemplified the power of collaboration and mutual support in decoding a simulated "alien" message transmitted by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.

Their collaborative effort involved running extensive simulations over several days, leading to the revelation of an image depicting five amino acids—the building blocks of life.

Ken, a retired software developer and musician, dedicated daily efforts to the project, while Keli provided encouragement and support, urging him to trust his intuition.

Article Icon 1Hero Dog Performs ‘Puppy CPR’ to Save Veteran

A Canadian military veteran credits his dog, Bear, with saving his life during a massive 'widowmaker' heart attack—a severe and often fatal event—that struck him in the middle of the night.

Darren Cropper, 57, collapsed in his basement, only to be revived by Bear, a one-year-old Siberian Husky-Golden Retriever mix, who jumped on his chest with such force that paw prints were left on his torso.

Paramedics later said Bear’s instinctive "Puppy CPR," which may have lasted hours, kept Cropper alive.

Now recovered, Cropper called Bear's actions a testament to his service-dog lineage and life-saving instincts.

Article Icon 1Couple Forms Unique Friendship With Otter

While living on a remote Scottish island, a man named Billy Mail formed an unlikely bond with an orphaned otter he named Molly, who first appeared near his home while scavenging for food.

Over three years, he and his wife Susan provided Molly with fish during winter months, allowing her to maintain her wild nature while becoming familiar in their lives.

Molly, now a regular visitor, is attached to the couple, even “checking in” on them when they’re outside.

Their unique friendship is captured in the visually stunning documentary Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story, streaming on Disney+ and airing on National Geographic’s YouTube channel. Watch the full movie here.

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➤ An elderly man, 82, stunned viewers as he skillfully rode a log down a fast-flowing Oregon river, balancing with a stick in a viral video. (Watch Video)

➤ A British mastiff named Mist earns $1,000 monthly posing in human clothes on social media, with her owner banking it for treats and future vet bills. (Watch Video)

➤ The Detroit Pistons took a unique commute, riding the subway to Brooklyn's Barclays Center due to the New York City Marathon road closures, delighting basketball-loving straphangers. (Watch Video)

➤ A Northern California retiree surprised the staff at a local Dunkin' Donuts with $20 tips each after learning their hours were cut. Now nicknamed "Grandpa," he’s greeted warmly, and the owner even posted a sign joking, “Anyone who lets ‘Grandpa’ pay is terminated immediately.” (See Photo)

➤ Writers Worldwide kicked off National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), aiming to draft a 50,000-word novel in November. The nonprofit-backed challenge encourages creativity and community. (More)

➤ A university grad was reunited with his class ring nearly 50 years after losing it in the ocean off Barbados. A freediver discovered the ring, and a university officer traced it back to its owner, delivering the memento as an unexpected birthday gift. (See Photos)

➤ A 17-year-old developed a wearable device that tracks Alzheimer’s patients. He secured funding to advance dementia care worldwide. (More)

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A grandson drove 11 hours to surprise his grandma with flowers, so she wouldn't be alone on her late husband's birthday.

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