May 29, 2026
Hello dear Good News community,
I was born into a generation of parents where my father went right back to work the very day after I was born. When I talk to my mom about it today, she wishes things had been different back then. That makes her appreciate all the more how fatherhood has changed. A new US study now shows that young fathers with an academic background, in particular, are dedicating more and more time to their families.
Enjoy reading, Selina
(S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre)Spain reduces antibiotic package sizes
Spain aims to combat antibiotic resistance with a simple measure: Starting in 2027, certain antibiotics will be sold in smaller package sizes. This will reduce the likelihood of leftover pills, which people often take later without medical advice or dispose of improperly. Source: EUROWEEKLY
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US: Young fathers swap office hours for family life
A noticeable cultural shift is sweeping through US families: According to a new survey, highly educated fathers in the US are working significantly less and investing that time in their children. After decades of stagnation, this is finally narrowing the care gap with women. Source: THESTRAITSTIMES
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Researchers discover resilient coral reefs
Off the coast of Western Australia, some coral reefs are braving extreme heat remarkably well. Researchers have discovered corals that proved to be four times more heat-resistant in laboratory settings. The study offers hope for global reef conservation but also highlights how crucial rapid climate action remains. Source: THE STAR
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Brazil plans 40-hour workweek with no pay cuts
Brazil is planning a shorter workweek: In the future, employees will work only 40 hours instead of 44—with no reduction in pay. The reform also provides for two consecutive days off, ideally on the weekend. Around 37 million workers could benefit from this change. Source: AP NEWS
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Nigerian teenager develops biodegradable sanitary pads from agricultural waste
Nigerian teenager Raheema Auwal-Panti is tackling period poverty and plastic waste with "Pantipads." Her biodegradable sanitary pads are made from agricultural waste. This innovation earned her a spot as a finalist for the global Earth Prize 2026. Source: MONGABAY
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Rescue plan for Australia’s rare prehistoric bird
The endangered southern cassowary in Australia is stabilizing. Protecting the rainforest as a World Heritage site saved the rare, giant bird from habitat loss. However, scientists still lack an accurate estimate of the current population. Source: MONGABAY
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Bianca Kriel & Selina Mahoche
Date
29/05/2026