July 24, 2026
Hello dear Good News community,
Without volunteers, our world simply wouldn’t work—which is why these individuals have my utmost respect. Whether in clubs, nature conservation, or schools: thank you for being there! What all these people accomplish is shown today in a story from Bangladesh.
Enjoy reading, Selina
(Opens in a new window)France introduces age limit for social media
France becomes the first EU country to introduce an age limit for social networks. Children under 15 are to be better protected from the risks of social media in the future. Platforms will be required to implement effective age verification controls to achieve this. Source: BBC
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Success in the fight against cybercrime
Investigators from Germany and the US have taken down one of the world's largest phishing services. More than 200 servers were shut down, helping to better protect hundreds of thousands of people from data theft and online fraud. Source: EUROPEAN CYBER PRESS
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Researchers secure open access to climate knowledge
A team of former NOAA researchers has founded the independent platform Climate.us (Opens in a new window) to keep climate data and research results permanently freely accessible and protected from political interference. It is funded by donations and supported by numerous scientists. Source: NPR
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Bangladesh honors animal welfare pioneers
In Bangladesh, volunteers play a vital role in hunting down poachers and smugglers. Often risking their own lives, they provide authorities with crucial tips or assist directly with arrests. The government has now honored this bravery with a national award. Source: MONGABAY
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New electric motor could reduce dependence on raw materials
The Indian startup Vimag Labs has developed an electric motor that functions without rare earth elements. Instead of permanent magnets, software-controlled electromagnets generate the necessary magnetic field. This technology could significantly reduce dependence on critical raw materials. Source: GULF NEWS
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Simple idea protects dolphins from fishing nets
Old plastic bottles could become lifesavers for dolphins: Attached to fishing nets, they make the nets easier to detect for the marine mammals' echolocation. In a study off the coast of Brazil, dolphin bycatch dropped by 88 percent as a result, without restricting fishing operations. Source: PHYS.ORG (Opens in a new window)
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Bianca Kriel & Selina Mahoche
Date
July 24, 2026