June 03, 2026
Hello dear Good News community,
For nearly two weeks now, the flowers on my balcony have been in full bloom, and they smell wonderful. When the evening quiet sets in and you stay completely still, you can hear them: bees and other insects gather around the blossoms and go about their work. A new study now proves that artificially created meadows and flower fields are highly beneficial for nature. Perhaps this will inspire you to plant a flower or two as well!
Enjoy reading, Selina
(S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre)New therapy brings hope for Hepatitis B
For the first time, two major studies show that chronic Hepatitis B can be functionally cured. In about 20% of the treated individuals, the virus was no longer detectable following a new combination therapy. Experts are calling this a breakthrough for millions of affected people worldwide. Source: SCIENCE
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Return after 20 years: 300 water voles reintroduced to England's River Wey
Britain's fastest-declining mammal is making a comeback: After a 20-year absence, conservationists have reintroduced around 300 water voles to England’s River Wey. The project aims to save the species, which is severely threatened by habitat loss. Source: BBC
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Gene therapy allows deaf children to hear
A new gene therapy offers hope to children with a rare genetic form of deafness: In initial trials, nine out of ten treated children were able to hear or experienced significantly improved hearing after the therapy. The treatment directly targets the root cause of the hearing loss and is already approved in the US. Source: SCIENCE
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Food on prescription cuts hospital stays by a third
Healthy food on prescription really works: A US study published in the journal Nature Medicine proves that medically tailored meals for chronically ill patients reduce hospital stays by 31%. This saves the healthcare system enormous emergency costs. Source: MEDICAL XPRESS
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How the slow movement enriches our lives
Is our modern obsession with speed harming us? The global ""Slow Movement"" is challenging our obsession with productivity. Whether it’s school gardens in Malawi or slow art in London: a decelerated life leads to greater fulfillment and conserves resources. Source: BBC
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Newly created green spaces save endangered pollinators
A Dutch study reveals that newly created ecological compensation areas attract twice as many wild bees as old meadows. With proper management, they provide a valuable refuge for endangered pollinators. Source: PHYS.ORG (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre)
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Date
03/06/2026