July 17, 2026
Hello dear Good News community,
I may only have a small balcony—but it is beautifully green. A new study now shows just how important green gardens and balconies are. The recommendation: even simple measures, such as planting native shrubs, provide protection for birds, bees, and the like.
Enjoy reading, Selina
WEEKEND EDITION
WHO: Lower dementia risk through a healthy lifestyle
More exercise, a healthy diet, and social connections can significantly reduce the risk of dementia. The WHO has updated its recommendations and, for the first time, cites social activities, hearing aids for hearing loss, and clean air as protective factors. Individuals can positively influence up to 45 percent of these risk factors themselves. Source: RFI
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Dutch municipality tests speed limit for bicycles
The Netherlands is famous for its bicycles and well-developed bike paths. However, the number of severe and fatal accidents increased in 2025—with e-bikes frequently involved. To make bicycle traffic safer, the municipality of Houten is now testing a speed limit on bike paths in a pilot project. Source: THE GUARDIAN
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Australian researchers find cause of lung scarring
A research team at Monash University has decoded the biological trigger for incurable pulmonary fibrosis. Using a 3D tissue model, they proved that a specific protein causes immune cells to scar the lung instead of healing it. This discovery paves the way for new, effective therapies against the fatal disease. Source: MEDICAL XPRESS
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New monkey species discovered
Researchers in Lomami National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have scientifically described a previously unknown monkey species. The local population calls the animals Likweli. Genetic analyses prove that the species split from its closest relatives four to five million years ago. Source:BBC
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Upcycling in South America gives scrap metal a second life
In light of two billion tons of household waste worldwide each year, initiatives in Argentina are focusing on systematically rescuing old appliances and textiles. Projects like the "Club de Reparadores" or the computer conservationists from "Cybercirujas" repair household appliances and electronics on their own. Source: BBC
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Saving wildlife—Simple gardening tips
As summer temperatures rise, native wildlife such as hedgehogs, birds, and squirrels are increasingly in distress. Even simple measures in your own garden—like putting out shallow water bowls, creating dense shaded areas, and planting native shrubs—provide these animals with life-saving protection from the heat and dehydration. Source: EURONEWS
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