6 Good News from around the world that give us hope
August 04, 2025
In Finland, England, the U.S., the Netherlands, and Cuba — good things are happening all around the world: Researchers are developing ideas that support our health and the environment. Governments are backing their communities and NGOs are passionately working to make the world a little better. Enjoy the read!
Enjoy reading, Selina
(S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre)Helsinki: Zero traffic deaths since introducing speed limit
Since July 2024, there have been no fatal traffic accidents in Helsinki — thanks to newly introduced 30 km/h speed zones. According to the city administration, improved conditions for pedestrians have also contributed to increased safety, including more crosswalks and wider sidewalks. Source: THE JOURNAL
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£1.4 Billion for UK local governments through new recycling scheme
Local governments in the UK are set to receive £1.4 billion from a new recycling system. Until now, taxpayers have covered the cost of packaging waste disposal. Going forward, manufacturers will pay based on how recyclable their packaging is. Eco-friendly alternatives will be financially rewarded, while hard-to-recycle materials will become more expensive. Source: INNOVATION NEWS NETWORK
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U.S. Schools Embrace Daily Mindfulness Practice
At a high school in Baltimore, every school day begins with meditation. The goal is to help students better cope with stress. The program was developed by the NGO Holistic Life Foundation, which has been bringing yoga and mindfulness to schools since 2001. Today, more than 4,200 schools across the U.S. are participating. Source: BBC
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Two female researchers are reinventing the speculum
Two engineers from TU Delft are aiming to reinvent the gynecological speculum — gentler, pain-free, and made of soft plastic. Their prototype, “Lilium,” opens like a flower rather than a clamp. Within just two days, they raised €100,000 through crowdfunding. Source: FRANCE24
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Bacterial probiotic could protect young corals from deadly disease
Researchers at the Smithsonian Marine Station are studying a probiotic bacterium off the coast of Florida that could help slow the spread of stony coral tissue loss disease. The bacteria produce a compound called tetrabromopyrrole, which may improve the survival of young coral larvae and support the protection of entire coral colonies. Source: ECOWATCH
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Protecting Cuba’s colorful snails
International research teams are working to save the endangered Polymita tree snails. These vividly colored snails are found only in eastern Cuba and are highly sought after by collectors — putting their survival at risk. Biologists from Cuba and the UK now aim to study their evolution and develop conservation strategies. Source: BBC
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