Bornholm Energy Island: Green Power Across Borders, AI stethoscope detects heart disease faster and more accurately, first vegan pregnancy test on the market

September 11, 2025

Hello dear Good News community,

I didn’t know until now that conventional pregnancy tests are produced through animal suffering — for example, mice are implanted with tumor cells to make them produce antibodies, and the test fluid is made using blood from unborn calves. All the more encouraging that a start-up from Hannover has developed the world’s first vegan test, which is now available on the market.

Enjoy reading, Bianca

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Bornholm Energy Island: Green Power Across Borders

The EU is funding a 3-gigawatt offshore wind hub near Bornholm, set to supply clean electricity to Denmark and Germany in the 2030s. The project strengthens Europe’s energy independence and marks a milestone for sustainable cross-border cooperation. Source: REUTERS

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AI stethoscope detects heart disease faster and more accurately

British researchers are testing an AI stethoscope that identifies heart failure, arrhythmias and valve disorders two to three times more often than doctors alone. The device records tiny differences in heartbeats, generates an ECG within seconds and has it analyzed in the cloud. It is intended for use only when symptoms raise suspicion, to avoid false alarms. Source: THE GUARDIAN

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England plans sales ban on energy drinks for teenagers

In England, young people under 16 may soon no longer be allowed to buy energy drinks. Some cans contain more caffeine than two cups of coffee, and one in three teenagers consumes them regularly. While some supermarkets have already stopped selling them voluntarily, the government now wants to enforce the ban by law. Source: THE INDEPENDENT

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First vegan pregnancy test on the market

Starting in September, the world’s first vegan pregnancy test will be available in Germany. It was developed by the Hannover-based start-up hey mela. Conventional tests use antibodies derived from mice or calves. Hey mela replaces them with diatoms, which need only light, salt, and water. The result is just as reliable. Source: HEISE

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Football in Africa: More local coaches again

An increasing number of African men’s national teams are turning to coaches from their own region: 24 out of 53 teams now have an African coach. According to the BBC, they impress not only with sporting results but also with cultural closeness and a strong sense of connection. Compared to European coaches, however, they earn less. Source: BBC

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Mexico: Jaguars are returning

The jaguar population in Mexico is growing: in 2024, researchers counted 5,326 animals — a 30 percent increase compared to 2010. This progress is due to protected areas, fewer conflicts with farmers, and public awareness campaigns. The species is still considered endangered. Source: THE GUARDIAN

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