February 27, 2026
Hello dear Good News community,
The new month kicks off with a full dose of good news: A wind turbine at 2,000 meters generates green energy, Norway is phasing out fast-growing broiler chickens, and in Austria, products affected by shrinkflation must now be clearly labeled. Wishing you a great start to the month!
Enjoy reading, Selina
(Öffnet in neuem Fenster)Retailers in Austria must disclose shrinkflation
Austria brings more clarity to supermarket shelves: Products affected by shrinkflation must be labeled. If the quantity decreases while the price stays the same or rises, stores are required to mark the product with a notice for 60 days. This ensures greater transparency for consumers. Source: TRADE MAGAZIN
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Norway ends use of fast-growing broiler chickens
Norway plans to completely phase out fast-growing “turbo chickens” by 2027, replacing them with more animal-friendly breeds. Animal welfare advocates call it a historic move that could reduce the suffering of millions of chickens. The country is set to take a global lead in animal protection. Source: NEW FOOD MAGAZINE
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Helium wind turbine generates electricity at 2,000 meters
A 60-meter-long helium-filled high-altitude wind system from China successfully fed electricity into the grid during a test at 2,000 meters. The flying power station taps into stronger, more consistent winds at high altitude and could make wind energy more efficient. Source: EURONEWS
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Long-term study: Coffee and tea may protect against dementia
A large long-term study with more than 130,000 participants shows that people who regularly drink caffeinated coffee or tea have a significantly lower risk of developing dementia. Caffeine appears to be the key factor, as decaffeinated coffee shows no effect. Source: CNN
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Working from home can boost productivity
Working from home boosts focus — new studies confirm that employees complete more tasks and feel more satisfied while in a home office. However, the effect reverses if personal interaction is lacking: beyond a certain level of remote work, collaboration suffers. Source: HEISE ONLINE
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Could spider silk soon heal our nerves?
To repair damaged nerves in humans, researchers at the University of Oxford have developed a new treatment based on spider silk fibers. After successful initial tests, the next phase of clinical trials is now underway. Source: INDEPENDENT
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02.03.2026