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Global progress against cervical cancer

The WHO reports significant progress in the fight against cervical cancer. The WHO reports significant progress in the fight against cervical cancer.

01.12.2025 01.12.2025

New female crash test dummy developed

In the U.S., a new female crash test dummy has been introduced that more accurately represents the female body than previous models. In the U.S., a new female crash test dummy has been introduced that more accurately represents the female body than previous models.

26.11.2025 26.11.2025

Brazil protects ten Indigenous territories

Following protests in Belém, the government has officially established the boundaries of ten additional Indigenous territories. Following protests in Belém, the government has officially established the boundaries of ten additional Indigenous territories.

24.11.2025 24.11.2025

Strengthening LGBTQ+ Rights!

Queer rights are under pressure worldwide, which makes laws and court rulings that protect them especially important. Queer rights are under pressure worldwide, which makes laws and court rulings that protect them especially important.

19.11.2025 19.11.2025

WHO confirms: trachoma eradicated in Egypt

Egypt has successfully eliminated trachoma, one of the most common infectious causes of blindness. Egypt has successfully eliminated trachoma, one of the most common infectious causes of blindness.

17.11.2025 17.11.2025

Exercise strengthens immunity

Regular exercise strengthens not only muscles and mental health but also our immune system. Regular exercise strengthens not only muscles and mental health but also our immune system.

14.11.2025 14.11.2025

Speaking multiple languages may slow aging

Speaking multiple languages regularly helps keep the mind sharp for longer—a Europe-wide study with over 80,000 participants shows. Speaking multiple languages regularly helps keep the mind sharp for longer—a Europe-wide study with over 80,000 participants shows.

12.11.2025 12.11.2025

UN Climate Summit kicks off in Brazil

The UN Climate Summit in Belém, Brazil, has begun today. The UN Climate Summit in Belém, Brazil, has begun today.

10.11.2025 10.11.2025

Court halts planned coal power plant in Kenya again

A Kenyan environmental court has upheld the cancellation of the permit for the planned 1,050-megawatt coal power plant in Lamu. A Kenyan environmental court has upheld the cancellation of the permit for the planned 1,050-megawatt coal power plant in Lamu.

07.11.2025 07.11.2025

Bali installs new tsunami early warning system

To better protect the island’s residents, Bali has installed three new tsunami early warning systems. To better protect the island’s residents, Bali has installed three new tsunami early warning systems.

05.11.2025 05.11.2025

Maldives introduces lifelong smoking ban for young people

The Maldives has become the first country in the world to ban smoking for an entire generation. The Maldives has become the first country in the world to ban smoking for an entire generation.

03.11.2025 03.11.2025

Horror movies can be good for your mental health

Horror movies can actually strengthen your mental health. Horror movies can actually strengthen your mental health.

31.10.2025 31.10.2025

Morning-after pill now free at pharmacies in England

The National Health Service now offers the morning-after pill for free at nearly 10,000 pharmacies across England. The National Health Service now offers the morning-after pill for free at nearly 10,000 pharmacies across England.

29.10.2025 29.10.2025

Ireland permanently introduces a basic income for artists

Ireland has spent three years testing a basic income for artists through a pilot program. Ireland has spent three years testing a basic income for artists through a pilot program.

27.10.2025 27.10.2025

Poland votes to ban fur farming

The Polish parliament has voted in favor of banning fur farming. The Polish parliament has voted in favor of banning fur farming.

24.10.2025 24.10.2025

WHO confirms: Fiji is free of trachoma

The WHO has confirmed that Fiji has eliminated trachoma – the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness. The WHO has confirmed that Fiji has eliminated trachoma – the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness.

22.10.2025 22.10.2025

Maldives halt the transmission of major infections

The Maldives has become the first country in the world to fully eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B. The Maldives has become the first country in the world to fully eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B.

20.10.2025 20.10.2025

Green sea turtle no longer endangered

The green sea turtle has recovered after decades of decline and has been upgraded on the IUCN Red List from “endangered” to “least concern.” The green sea turtle has recovered after decades of decline and has been upgraded on the IUCN Red List from “endangered” to “least concern.”

17.10.2025 17.10.2025

EU tightens rules on political advertising

In the EU, all political ads—both online and offline—must now be clearly labeled, including details about funding sources and target audiences. In the EU, all political ads—both online and offline—must now be clearly labeled, including details about funding sources and target audiences.

15.10.2025 15.10.2025

UNESCO adopts global action plan for biosphere reserves

The Hangzhou 2026–35 Strategic Action Plan was adopted at the UNESCO World Congress on Biosphere Reserves. The Hangzhou 2026–35 Strategic Action Plan was adopted at the UNESCO World Congress on Biosphere Reserves.

13.10.2025 13.10.2025

Just five minutes of exercise can have a positive effect

A meta-study published in the British Medical Journal shows that even short “movement snacks” can noticeably improve fitness. A meta-study published in the British Medical Journal shows that even short “movement snacks” can noticeably improve fitness.

10.10.2025 10.10.2025

Global energy transition reaches new milestone

According to a new study, more electricity was generated from renewable sources than from coal worldwide for the first time. According to a new study, more electricity was generated from renewable sources than from coal worldwide for the first time.

08.10.2025 08.10.2025

Good News that empowers women

Three good news stories about women’s health – research and new initiatives are empowering women and supporting their well-being. Three good news stories about women’s health – research and new initiatives are empowering women and supporting their well-being.

06.10.2025 06.10.2025

Study from Canada confirms benefits of family dogs

Babies who grow up with dogs have a lower risk of developing asthma by the age of five. Babies who grow up with dogs have a lower risk of developing asthma by the age of five.

01.10.2025 01.10.2025

With 61.7% of the vote, the citizens of Zurich approved a ban on gas-p

A study from Texas shows that rewards motivate teenagers more than restrictions when it comes to use their phones less. A study from Texas shows that rewards motivate teenagers more than restrictions when it comes to use their phones less.

29.09.2025 29.09.2025

6 Good News for a good start to autumn

With our six good news stories, we want to sweeten the start of the first autumn weekend for you. With our six good news stories, we want to sweeten the start of the first autumn weekend for you.

26.09.2025 26.09.2025

London tests car-free Oxford Street

Oxford Street was opened to pedestrians only for one day. Oxford Street was opened to pedestrians only for one day.

24.09.2025 24.09.2025

First International high-seas agreement takes effect in 2026

After more than 15 years of negotiations, the first international high-seas protection agreement will come into force in January 2026. After more than 15 years of negotiations, the first international high-seas protection agreement will come into force in January 2026.

22.09.2025 22.09.2025

EU approves first medication for postpartum depression

The European Commission has approved, for the first time, a medication for postpartum depression. The European Commission has approved, for the first time, a medication for postpartum depression.

19.09.2025 19.09.2025

Arctic ozone hole smallest in years

The ozone hole over the Arctic was smaller in 2024 than in the years 2020 to 2023. The ozone hole over the Arctic was smaller in 2024 than in the years 2020 to 2023.

17.09.2025 17.09.2025