She Finally Earned Her Stanford Master’s Degree at 105: ‘I’ve waited a long time for this’
Stanford University’s 2024 graduation ceremony was a momentous occasion, featuring Virginia Hislop, a 105-year-old student who finally completed her master’s degree in education—an achievement 83 years in the making. In 1940, Hislop’s academic journey was interrupted by the ...
Creative Woodworking Dad Turn AI-Renders Into a Timeless Wooden Car for His Son
Truong Van Dao of ND Woodworking is one of the most creative and loving dads you’ll ever meet. His tenacity in making wooden cars that are second to none speaks volumes about his passion. The Rolls-Royce Boat Tail he brought to life in his wood workshop was one of the coolest gifts ...
Hawaiian Teen Wins $10,000 for Research on Mysterious Outbreak Killing Sea Turtles
Maddux Alexander Springer, a dedicated Hawaiian teen, has made significant strides in understanding a mysterious disease affecting sea turtles. Unlike many high school students who may shy away from long-term projects, Springer devoted nearly three years to researching fibro papillomatosis ...
16-Year-Old Wins Highest Prize of $75,000 in Prestigious Science Fair for Her Work on Biomedical Implants
When most people think of school science fairs, images of baking soda volcanoes and egg drops may fill their minds. However, for the most driven STEM students, the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) provides a far greater opportunity to showcase their inventions ...
94-Year-Old Grandmother Kept Meticulous Book Log for 80 Years
A 94-year-old grandmother, Nada, kept a meticulous log of every book she read for 80 years, beginning when she was just 14. Her dedication resulted in an archive of 1,658 books, finished at an average pace of one every two weeks. This impressive collection includes works in multiple ...
Astronaut Training Pays Off at 90: Ed Dwight Finally Reaches Space, Making History as Oldest to Ever Do It
Sixty years after being selected as a candidate to become the first African-American astronaut, Edward Dwight finally realized his dream by blasting off with Blue Origin on Sunday. At 91 years old, Dwight made history as the oldest person to ever travel to space, surpassing Star ...
Grad Student Trades Piano Performances for Housing at Senior Facility–Melting the Age Divide and Making Friends
Beth Christensen, a university concert pianist pursuing her studies at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory, has found an unconventional yet enriching living arrangement at Claridge Court, a senior living facility in Prairie Village. Since July 2023, she has resided ...
89-Year-Old Japanese Man Bikes Over 370 Miles to Visit Children Halfway Across the Country
At 89 years old, Mitsuo Tanigami embarked on an awe-inspiring journey, pedaling over 370 miles from Kobe to Tokyo to visit his children, Naoya and Sayuri. Armed with determination and his trusty electric-assist bicycle, Tanigami set off on a nine-day adventure that traversed Japan’s ...
Meet the Pet Detective Who’s Tracked Down and Reunited 330 Lost Dogs with Owners for Free – Using Thermal Imaging
Meet Erica Hart, a 44-year-old pet detective whose passion for reuniting lost dogs with their owners has led her on 330 successful missions, all conducted for free using a thermal imaging drone. In April 2018, Erica received her first drone as a gift from her father. Little did she ...
