October 11, 2025
Hello dear Good News community,
Today, on October 10th, it’s World Mental Health Day. With our good news, we hope to contribute by spreading hope and showing that good things still happen in the world. If you or someone you know needs help, quick and confidential support is available—for example, through European-wide support services at 116 123. Take care of yourself and your loved ones!
Enjoy reading, Selina
NEWS OF THE DAY
(S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre)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. People who climb stairs, do squats, or practice Tai Chi for five minutes several times a day can significantly strengthen their heart and circulatory system—especially those who are usually inactive. Source: DAILY MAIL
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Using ultrasound waves to fight cancer
By chance, researcher Zhen Xu developed a new form of cancer therapy: the histotripsy method destroys tumors using ultrasound waves—without surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy. Since October 2023, it has been approved in the U.S. for treating liver tumors. Now, long-term studies and further research are needed. Source: BBC
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South American lawmakers push for energy transition in the Amazon
A network of over 900 lawmakers from Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia presented a report in the Brazilian National Congress calling for a phase-out of fossil fuels in the Amazon. Initial legislative proposals aim to halt further fossil fuel development in the region. Source: MONGABAY
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Energy from tropical cyclones
Off the coast of China’s Guangdong province, a new skyline is emerging: hundreds of offshore wind turbines in the South China Sea are being built not only to withstand tropical cyclones but also to harness their energy, providing green electricity for homes, offices, and factories. Source: BBC
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Mexico: How women protect a millennia-old ecosystem
In Mexico, more and more women are taking responsibility for preserving the Chinampas – floating island farms dating back to the Aztec era. In Xochimilco near Mexico City, they practice sustainable agriculture, protecting this unique ecosystem while also ensuring the ecological stability of the sprawling metropolis. Source: MONGABAY
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After more than a century: Pine martens return to Southwest England
After more than 100 years, pine martens are returning to southwest England. Nine females and ten males from healthy wild populations have been released in protected areas and are being monitored by the National Trust and Forestry England. The species had previously vanished from the region due to habitat loss and hunting. Source: BBC WILDLIFE MAGAZINE
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Date
10/10/2025