Good news to close out the week

January 16, 2026

Hello dear Good News community,

Ending the week as it began – with good news! From a new treatment that restores sight for blind people, to a map revealing hidden landscapes beneath Antarctica’s ice, and more. Enjoy the read!

Enjoy reading, Selina

(Öffnet in neuem Fenster)

Pilot study shows new treatment restores vision for the blind

Doctors at Moorfields Hospital in London report a medical breakthrough: A novel eye injection restored vision in people with the rare condition hypotony, preventing blindness. In a pilot study, seven out of eight patients responded positively to the treatment. Source: BBC

Go to article (Öffnet in neuem Fenster)

New map uncovers hidden landscapes beneath Antarctic ice

Researchers used satellite data to create the first high-resolution map of the landscape beneath Antarctica’s ice sheet. The reconstruction reveals thousands of previously unknown hills and mountain ranges. The data could improve understanding of how Antarctica responds to climate change and its effects on sea levels. Source: BBC

Go to article (Öffnet in neuem Fenster)

Zurich takes over basic medical care for uninsured residents

The city of Zurich introduces free basic healthcare for people without health insurance, including many undocumented residents. They can now receive care not only in emergencies but also for chronic illnesses. Zurich is allocating 1.9 million Swiss francs for the program. Source: ALPINE WEEKLY

Go to article (Öffnet in neuem Fenster)

Flight cancellation: Airline must also refund commissions

The European Court of Justice has strengthened passenger rights: If a flight is canceled, airlines must also reimburse any booking fees charged by online portals—even if the airline did not know the exact commission amount. Source: LUXEMBOURG TIMES

Go to article (Öffnet in neuem Fenster)

Alternative to toxic receipts developed

Toxic bisphenols are still present in many receipts and can be absorbed through the skin. Researchers at ETH Lausanne have developed a plant-based alternative made from wood components and sugars. The new color-developing material is patented, easy to read, and could eventually replace conventional thermal paper. Source: PHYS.ORG (Öffnet in neuem Fenster)

Go to article (Öffnet in neuem Fenster)

From apprentice to entrepreneur: A success story from Nigeria

The “Igba Boyi” training program, one of the largest entrepreneurship centers in the world, helps the Igbo community in Nigeria recover sustainably from the civil war’s effects. Experienced mentors guide apprentices who, after completing the program, receive seed funding and connections to start their own businesses. Source: BBC

Go to article (Öffnet in neuem Fenster)

Happy mid-month – good news for everyone!

We’re already halfway through the month and want to thank our 121 supporters! Without you, sharing good news wouldn’t be possible. To keep it going, we need your support in the remaining 16 days of the month. Thank you! 💚

(Öffnet in neuem Fenster)

❣️ Thank you to all 121 supporters in January!
Good News is largely financed by the voluntary contributions of its users. We are a non-profit organisation and all income is reinvested. Thanks to your voluntary contributions, we are able to cover a large part of our staff and production costs.

🩷 We hope that with our hand-picked daily edition, we have been able to motivate you to initiate and promote positive change yourself.

💌 If you know someone who would enjoy receiving this newsletter, please forward this email to them to sign up (Öffnet in neuem Fenster).

📲 Download our Good News app (Öffnet in neuem Fenster) .

Best regards,

Bianca Kriel & Selina Mahoche