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Today’s Motivational Monday is about the late, great, George Foreman. He had a inspirational life and has left a impressive legacy, not only in his sport, but in all the areas of his life.

Good News

‘Hero’ Delivery Driver

A British grocery delivery driver saved a woman’s life after she failed to answer the door, prompting him to check again. Leandro Pinto Dantas, 36, was delivering for an Asda store in Poole, southern England, around 9:00 p.m. when he arrived at a home with the lights and TV on. After knocking and calling the contact number with no response, he initially assumed no one was home. But as he was leaving, something didn’t feel right.

“I believe God made me go back,” Dantas said. Moving some branches for a clearer view through the window, he saw the woman lying face down on the floor. He immediately called an ambulance, and paramedics arrived to stabilize her blood sugar with glucose. The woman, in her 60s, had low blood pressure and was hospitalized overnight before being discharged the next day. Dantas, who wasn’t originally scheduled to work that night but had swapped shifts with another driver, believes fate put him in the right place at the right time.

While paramedics treated the woman, Dantas thoughtfully put away her groceries and later returned with flowers. She later wrote to the Bournemouth Daily Echo, praising him for going “above and beyond” what she would expect from a delivery driver. Asda has since nominated him for a ‘Service Superstar’ award. “He truly is a hero,” said Heidi Mallinson, the store’s online trading manager.

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Innovation

Recycling Solar Cells with… Water?

Solar energy is a key player in the transition to renewable power, but conventional solar panels present disposal challenges at the end of their lifespan. Researchers at Linköping University in Sweden have developed a groundbreaking recycling method that could make solar energy truly sustainable—using water as the main solvent to fully recycle modern solar panels. This innovation targets perovskite solar cells, a next-generation technology that is lightweight, flexible, and capable of converting up to 25% of solar energy into electricity, matching the efficiency of traditional silicon panels.

Unlike silicon panels, which are accumulating in landfills due to a lack of efficient recycling methods, perovskite cells can now be repeatedly recycled without hazardous chemicals. “There is currently no efficient way to handle silicon panel waste, leading to landfill buildup,” said Xun Xiao of Linköping University’s Department of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. “We need to prioritize recycling in emerging solar technologies.” Existing perovskite recycling methods rely on dimethylformamide, a toxic and carcinogenic solvent, but the Linköping team has replaced it with water, allowing for the full recovery of all components—glass, electrodes, perovskite layers, and charge transport layers—without compromising performance.

While perovskite cells still have a shorter lifespan than silicon panels, efficient recycling is crucial to their long-term viability. The research team has published their findings in Nature and applied for patents, with the next step focused on scaling the process for industrial use. By making solar panel recycling safer and more efficient, this breakthrough could help drive the future of truly sustainable solar energy.

Culture

Chicago’s Original Drive-In

Superdawg, Chicago’s last original drive-in, has been serving its signature all-beef Superdawg and crinkle-cut fries since 1948. Founded by Maurie and Flaurie Berman, this family-run institution has stood the test of time, keeping its nostalgic drive-in experience alive for 76 years. Unlike traditional Chicago hot dog stands, Superdawg serves its signature item with mustard, pickled green tomatoes, and sport peppers—all packed in a signature blue box. Customers still order from their cars using a call button, and carhops deliver meals, preserving the retro charm that has made Superdawg a landmark.

Superdawg remains a testament to tradition and quality, even as the city’s food scene evolves. In Bon Appétit’s recent feature, viewers get a behind-the-scenes look at the dedication required to maintain this iconic spot. Despite changing times, Superdawg continues to thrive, proving that family, history, and great food can keep a business going for generations.

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