April 17, 2026
Hello dear Good News community,
I was particularly delighted by one news story today—and amazed that it even made it into the international press: I’m talking about Europe’s largest artificial lake district. It isn’t being built in some major metropolis, but right in the Lusatia region. Since I grew up nearby, this project is very close to my heart.
Enjoy reading, Selina
(Opens in a new window)CAR-T cell therapy offers hope for severe autoimmune diseases
CAR-T cell therapy is no longer just revolutionizing cancer treatment: New tests show that the targeted reprogramming of the body’s own immune cells also works for severe autoimmune diseases. Even after years of unsuccessful treatments, patients were able to achieve long-term remission through this method. Source: NEWSWEEK
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Europe's largest artificial lake district is emerging in East Germany
From coal to water: The Lusatian Lake District is reaching a historic milestone this April. With the opening of Lake Sedlitz, the region is growing into Europe's largest artificial water landscape—a 35,000-acre leisure paradise that will eventually be navigable by canals, sealing the region's structural transformation. Source: EURONEWS
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EU approves €1.3 billion for peatland restoration
The EU gives the green light: In Germany, up to €1.3 billion can now be invested in peatland restoration. This is vital for climate protection—since drained peatlands cause about 7% of emissions. Once rewetted, they can save millions of tons of $CO_2$ in the long run. Source: AGRILAND
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Casts heal children's fractures just as well as surgery
According to the British CRAFFT study, surgical straightening of pediatric fractures is often unnecessary. Data from 750 patients published in the journal The Lancet proves that natural remodeling in a cast achieves the same healing success as surgery—with significantly lower risks and costs. Source: MEDICAL XPRESS
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UK plans to pay households for using electricity when the sun is shining
What to do with the massive solar surplus? Instead of expensive shutdowns of solar plants, the grid operator NESO now wants to pay households to consume electricity when the sun is shining. This is a first that takes variable tariffs to the next level and aims to economically stabilize the energy transition. Source: EURONEWS
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NEWS-UPDATE
Study: Two to three cups of coffee a day boost mental health
An analysis of 460,000 records from the UK Biobank in the Journal of Affective Disorders shows: Two to three cups of coffee daily significantly lower the risk of depression and anxiety. But be careful: starting at five cups, the effect reverses, and the risk of mental health issues increases again. Source: EURONEWS
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Date
April 17, 2026