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Originally Published 11 days ago — by BBC
A six-year-old rescue dog named Alvin, who spent nearly three years in kennels due to previous owner neglect, has finally found a loving home after being adopted by Alan Eastham, who was drawn to Alvin's gentle nature and personality, highlighting the importance of patience in animal rehoming.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Slate
Deep-sea submersible research, such as the Alvin submersible, is crucial for understanding our world, but the recent OceanGate Titan disaster has raised concerns among scientists about the future of manned-submersible research. Despite the tragedy, deep-sea dives with proper safety precautions are generally safe, as evidenced by the Alvin's impeccable track record of over 5,000 dives with no deaths or serious injuries. Scientists worry that public perception of submersible research may be negatively impacted, potentially hindering future support and interest in this field. The Alvin has played a significant role in paradigm-shifting discoveries, such as finding the Titanic and confirming the existence of chemosynthetic life forms.