A little inspiration

Here's our weekly roundup of some inspiring, thought-provoking and heartwarming stories from around the world.

Need a little something to help keep up the pace this week? Be inspired and refreshed with these stories…

• Scientists have discovered that cats develop dementia in similar ways to humans, prompting the possibility of more research into the disease.

• A runaway tortoise was found three miles from home in Leicestershire after being missing for almost a month.

• The UK government has launched a new scheme to get more diversity into the civil service.

• Take a look at these stunning nanophotographs from the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology’s competition.

• Go woke, go broke, is no longer necessarily true, with more businesses embracing corporate responsibilities and a new understanding of corporate success.

• A meteorite that crashed into a home in Georgia in the US is older than the Earth, according to scientists.

• A heartwarming tale of one company’s efforts to reunite a young boy and his beloved stuffed toy.