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June 06, 2025

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This week brings hope and progress: researchers take new steps in the fight against HIV, solar panels in the UK generate more electricity than ever before and Samoa protects large parts of its ocean. Have a good start to the weekend!

Enjoy reading, Selina

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New research approach makes hidden HI viruses visible

A research team at the Peter Doherty Institute in Melbourne has identified a new mechanism with which the HI virus can be lured out of its cellular hiding place. This brings a cure within reach - because until now, these hidden virus reservoirs were considered one of the biggest obstacles on the way to a complete therapy. Source: THE GUARDIAN

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TikTok wants to ban #SkinnyTok

Anyone searching for the hashtag #skinnytok or similar on TikTok will now receive offers of help for eating disorders. This is the platform's response to pressure from several EU countries that criticize the anorexia trend as a threat to young people's mental and physical health. Source: THE NEW YORK TIMES

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UK generates more solar power than ever before

Solar installations on roofs and fields generated more electricity in the UK between January and May 2025 than ever before. A new analysis by Carbon Brief shows that solar panels generated 42 percent more than in the same period last year. Source: ECOWATCH

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Samoa takes action to protect its oceans

The Samoan government has passed a new law that provides for the sustainable management of 100% of marine areas by 2030. Nine new marine protected areas, which together cover 30% of the waters, have been in force since May 1. Fishing is prohibited in these areas, including along a migration route for humpback whales. Source: MONGABAY

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Green high-rises: more nature, more quality of life

Exactly ten years ago, the first vertical forest was built in Milan with the “Bosco Verticale”. Since then, green high-rise buildings have been imitated all over the world - and for good reason: studies show that people live healthier and happier lives in such buildings. Source: BBC

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How a Rhode Island business incubator promotes local food innovation

In Warren, a small town in the US state of Rhode Island, new life is moving into an old school building: Hope & Main Kitchen is helping food start-ups to enter the business. More than 300 founders have already completed the program. The initiative combines entrepreneurial courage with local enjoyment. Source: FAST COMPANY

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