A summer-themed Good News story
August 08, 2025
Hello dear Good News community,
Staff at a cafeteria in an Australian hospital wanted to help seriously ill patients start eating again — and their minds went straight to ice cream. But not just any ice cream: this one is enriched with essential nutrients. A local dairy helped bring the idea to life. A truly heartwarming initiative! Have fun reading.
Enjoy reading, Selina
(Opens in a new window)Nutrient-rich ice cream aims to support palliative care patients
An Australian hospital network has teamed up with a local dairy to develop a special kind of ice cream enriched with essential nutrients like vitamin B12 and D3. Designed specifically for people in palliative care, the dessert aims to boost appetite while bringing comfort and joy. The idea came directly from hospital staff who wanted to improve patients’ quality of life through taste and nourishment. Source: AUSPRENEUR
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3D heart patch offers better healing after heart attack
A research team in Zurich has developed a new type of heart patch that can regenerate damaged tissue after a heart attack. Unlike previous solutions made from animal material, the so-called RCPatch integrates with the heart muscle — leaving no foreign material behind. Source: YAHOO NEWS
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After protests: Court halts pesticide comeback in France
More than two million people signed a petition against the reintroduction of neonicotinoid pesticides in France. With success: The Constitutional Court upheld the ban, ruling it violated the Environmental Charter. Experts see the verdict as a clear signal to prioritize environmental interests over economic profit. Source: THE GUARDIAN
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A bike path that captures CO₂
In Pamhagen, Burgenland, a bike path has been built for the first time that can actually store CO₂. The asphalt contains biochar made from reeds harvested from Lake Neusiedl and agricultural waste from the region. The path will be tested and analyzed over the course of a year to optimize the process. Source: VIENNA ONLINE
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NYC: New shelter for homeless trans and non-binary people
New York City is the first city in the USA to open a shelter specifically for homeless trans and non-binary people. “Ace’s Place” will offer 150 beds and provide on-site medical and psychological care, as well as support with job placement. Source: NBC NEWS
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Camp connects seniors and kids to fight loneliness
In a Southern California suburb, a special intergenerational summer camp brings seniors and children together to cook, sew, and craft. The camp aims to combat loneliness among older adults and encourage meaningful exchange between generations. Source: NBC LOS ANGELES
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