May 18, 2026
Hello dear Good News community,
Wow—I am so thrilled by what science and global partnerships can achieve when they join forces. Today’s edition is bursting with motivation and ideas. It gives me a real boost, courage, and hope. I hope it does the same for you!
Enjoy reading, Selina
(Abre numa nova janela)Billion-dollar pact in Nairobi seals African-European energy partnership
At the recent economic and climate summit in Nairobi, European and African heads of state, along with investors, finalized billion-dollar energy agreements. Around €27 billion will flow into roughly 30 infrastructure projects to accelerate Africa's transition to a low-carbon economy and create over 600,000 jobs. Source: MONGABAY
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China: Electric boom in heavy-duty trucks
While the EV market is fluctuating, electric heavy-duty trucks are experiencing a booming sales record in China. Skyrocketing fuel prices and government subsidies ensure that the additional costs for battery-powered trucks often amortize after just one year. This young segment already accounts for one-fifth of the total market. Source: THE STRAITS TIMES
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Protein fibers set to revolutionize the fashion industry
Engineers in the U.S. have used synthetic biology to develop protein-based textile fibers that can be recycled infinitely. Because these materials, produced in bioreactors, are completely biodegradable, they solve two core problems of the fashion industry at once: the massive mountain of textile waste and the microplastic pollution in our oceans caused by washing clothes. Source: PHYS.ORG (Abre numa nova janela)
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Clean energy for heavy industry thanks to a new heat-resistant fuel cell
Engineers have achieved a major breakthrough in the efficiency of hydrogen fuel cells. A newly developed, ultra-thin membrane made of graphene and boron nitride enables ultra-fast proton transport at extreme temperatures for the first time. This technology drastically simplifies system design and paves the way for zero-emission applications in heavy industry and transportation. Source: TECH XPLORE
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China aims to curb desertification using advanced lunar technology
China is relying on aerospace technologies in its fight against advancing desertification. In the highly vulnerable Xinjiang region, researchers are testing the use of basalt fibers—originally developed for constructing lunar bases—to stabilize the soil. This innovation is intended to serve as a new ecological barrier, protecting precious farmland from wind erosion and soil salinization. Source: INTERESTING ENGINEERING
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Digital twin set to end traffic chaos in African megacity Lagos
Nigerian engineer Grace Kagho is tackling the traffic chaos of her hometown, Lagos, using artificial intelligence. In collaboration with ETH Zurich, her company UrbanEcho is developing a digital twin of the megacity to optimize the overloaded infrastructure and save commuters hours in traffic every day. Source: RESET
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