Only a clear 'yes' means consent in Norway, World's largest marine protected area planned in French Polynesia

June 11, 2025

Hello dear Good News community,

Unfortunately, I consumed too much bad news over the long Whitsun weekend. So I was all the more looking forward to some good news today - luckily there was some that we would like to share with you: According to the “only yes means yes” principle, sex in Norway will in future only be considered consensual if all parties involved explicitly agree. A smart vest makes everyday life safer for blind dogs. And that's just a small selection of the many other good news stories. We wish you a good start to the short week!

Enjoy reading, Selina

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New Norwegian law: Only a clear 'yes' means consent

In Norway, sex will now only be considered consensual if all parties give their explicit consent. The parliament in Oslo approved the corresponding legal amendment by a large majority. With this move, Norway follows countries like Sweden and Denmark, which have already implemented similar regulations. Source: SWEDEN HERALD

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French Polynesia: World's largest marine protected area planned

At the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the creation of a new marine protected area in French Polynesia. It is set to become the largest marine reserve in the world, covering nearly the entire economic zone of the archipelago. Source: TIME

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A new blood test can detect gluten intolerance

In Germany, about one in 100 people are affected by celiac disease, also known as gluten intolerance. Researchers in Australia have developed a test that can determine, using a blood sample, whether someone has celiac disease. The test has an accuracy rate of around 90%. It is expected to become available on the market in about two years. Source: THE AUSTRALIAN WOMENS WEEKLY

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Front brake light could prevent accidents

An additional brake light on the front of the vehicle can help prevent accidents. This effect was analyzed by TU Graz and the Bonn Institute for Legal and Traffic Psychology based on 200 real collisions. The reason: front brake lights also signal to oncoming vehicles that a car is braking. Source: TECH XPLORE

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Jersey cuts greenhouse gas emissions by almost half since 1990

According to a new report, greenhouse gas emissions on Jersey - the largest of the Channel Islands, located between England and France - decreased by 48% between 1990 and 2023. The island emitted 357,626 tons of greenhouse gases in 2023, compared to nearly 700,000 tons in 1990. Source: BBC

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Smart vest enables a safe everyday life for blind dogs

Students at Rice University have developed a smart vest that enables blind dogs to navigate daily life safely. Equipped with cameras and vibration motors, it warns them of obstacles. Early tests show that the dogs appear more relaxed and bump into fewer obstacles. Source: MEDCIAL XPRESS

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