March 30, 2026
Hello dear Good News community,
Blooming is in full swing across the Northern Hemisphere: from pink cherry blossoms to purple jacaranda trees. It smells divine and looks absolutely beautiful. This weekend, I was lucky enough to see the first cherry blossom buds myself. And what was even nicer: everyone was so mindful and respectful of the trees.
Enjoy reading, Selina
(S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre)Blooming splendor transforms metropolises worldwide into a sea of color
From the soft pink cherry blossoms in Tokyo and Washington to the vibrant purple jacaranda trees in Mexico City—spring is transforming the Northern Hemisphere into a true riot of color. In Greece, blooming peach orchards drape over the landscape like a veil, while London’s parks are out in full splendor. Source: MONGABAY
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EU tightens rules for generative AI to protect against deepfake misuse
The EU Parliament has voted by an overwhelming majority to ban AI apps that virtually undress people without their consent. This initiative against digital violence is designed to stop the misuse of generative AI for sexual deepfakes and to strengthen victim protection. Source: HEISE ONLINE
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Just 24 minutes of listening to music significantly relieves anxiety
Listening to music for just 24 minutes significantly relieves anxiety. A study from Toronto shows that specially composed sounds using auditory beat stimulation positively influence brain activity and can serve as an effective supplement to therapy. Source: MEDICALXPRESS
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Research team stops solar cell performance drop in extreme heat
Molecular "anchors" stabilize perovskite solar cells against extreme temperature fluctuations. A team from the Technical University of Munich developed this strategy to prevent the massive performance drop during the burn-in phase and to make solar energy more efficient. Source: TECHXPLORE
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New software deciphers the architecture of tumors
Researchers are using geographic mapping techniques to decipher the architecture of tumors. The new "GIS-ROTA" system makes cell structures visible like a map, helping to predict disease progression and treatment success more accurately. Source: MEDICALXPRESS
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How wildlife in South Africa promotes carbon storage in the soil
In South Africa's Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, an innovative project demonstrates how the reintroduction of wildlife can positively influence the carbon cycle. On approximately 118,000 hectares of former grazing land, researchers are investigating how the return of native species improves CO2 storage in the soil of arid savannas. Source: MONGABAY
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Date
30/03/2026