September 26, 2025
Hello dear Good News community,
Autumn is here – at least where I live, and maybe some of you feel the same: the days are getting shorter, which isn’t always easy for me. With our six good news stories, we want to sweeten the start of the first autumn weekend for you. Make yourselves comfortable!
Enjoy reading, Selina
NEWS OF THE DAY
(Abre numa nova janela)China announces its first ever climate targets
China has set its first mid-term climate target: by 2035, emissions should be 7 to 10 percent below their peak, and wind and solar capacity should reach 3,600 gigawatts—six times the 2020 level. More than 30 percent of energy is expected to come from renewables. Experts consider this a historic step. Source: BBC
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New Huntington’s therapy could slow disease progression
Huntington’s disease has long been considered unstoppable. Now, a new gene therapy in London shows promise: twelve patients experienced a slowdown in disease progression of up to 75 percent. For the first time, a treatment could target the underlying cause rather than just the symptoms—a beacon of hope for those affected. Source: CNN
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Women dominate new NASA class
For the first time in its 67-year history, NASA has a class of astronauts with a female majority: six of the ten new recruits are women. They were selected from 8,000 applicants and will begin missions to space after a two-year training program. Source: USA TODAY
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Yarn made from Banana plants
In Taiwan, a company is recycling banana stems: fibers from the dried trunks are spun into yarn, which is then used to make socks or even vegan leather. Similar approaches already exist using hemp, bamboo, or nettles to produce yarn and textiles. Source: DENIM FOCUS
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Fighting Parkinson’s with Capoeira
In Rio de Janeiro, Parkinson’s patients are training in Capoeira. The Brazilian martial art strengthens balance, coordination, and mobility – and the accompanying music stimulates the brain. Physiotherapist Rosimeire Peixoto came up with the idea for the classes. Dancing can help slow the progression of the disease and make everyday life safer. Source: EURONEWS
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Research atlas maps cells of all living beings
A new research initiative aims to map every cell of all living organisms on Earth – from animals, plants, and fungi to single-celled organisms like algae – in a so-called Biodiversity Cell Atlas. The atlas will help researchers better understand life at the single-cell level and support conservation efforts. Source: PHYS ORG
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