October 29, 2025
Hello dear Good News community,
My fitness tracker has become indispensable in my life. Whether during workouts, daily routines, or when I’m sick, it provides crucial health data. Researchers at Stanford University have now developed new flexible biosensors that are designed to deliver even more reliable readings—even with temperature changes, humidity, or movement.
Enjoy reading, Selina
NEWS OF THE DAY
(Öffnet in neuem Fenster)England: Morning-after pill now free at pharmacies
The National Health Service now offers the morning-after pill for free at nearly 10,000 pharmacies across England. This eliminates the need to visit a general practitioner or sexual health clinic, and costly fees of up to £30 are a thing of the past. The measure aims to make emergency contraception more accessible. Source: THE GUARDIAN
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New biosensors promise smarter, more precise wearables
Stanford researchers have created new flexible biosensors that provide more reliable readings—even under varying temperatures, humidity, or motion. Such sensors could improve the next generation of wearable devices like fitness trackers and health monitors. Source: TECH XPLORE
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New implant helps patients with macular degeneration see again
An implanted chip combined with augmented reality glasses allows people with advanced macular degeneration to read again and perceive visual stimuli. The glasses’ camera captures the field of vision and sends the images to the chip, which stimulates the remaining healthy macular cells. A portable image processor enlarges the images, enabling users to recognize central details once more. Source: NBC NEWS
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Wastewater opens new opportunities for clean hydrogen
Wastewater could soon serve as a source of clean water for hydrogen production. According to a study by Princeton University, the process can reduce water treatment costs by up to 47 percent and eliminates a major drawback of hydrogen use. Source: TECH XPLORE
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Study: Tax on climate-harming foods could reduce emissions
A new study shows that taxes on meat and dairy products could help reduce the climate impact of agriculture. A plant-based diet could also prevent millions of deaths and cut emissions by around 15 percent. Source: EURONEWS
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Mexico strengthens protection for endangered sharks
Mexico has introduced national regulations protecting several endangered shark species in the Atlantic from fishing and bycatch. The rules apply to longline fisheries in all waters managed by ICCAT, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. Species affected include bigeye thresher sharks, silky sharks, and hammerheads. Shark conservationists have welcomed the measure. Source: MONGABAY
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29.10.2025