Dogs and humans — a strong team

July 23, 2025

Hello dear Good News community,

I’m always amazed at how well dogs and humans work together and the special bonds that form. At a school in Bogotá, former street dogs find a new home, while the students gain loyal companions to help them through their stressful days. A true win-win situation for both. Enjoy today’s edition!

Enjoy reading, Selina

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International study finds: Four-day workweek boosts well-being

An international study involving around 3,000 employees from 141 companies found that a four-day workweek without a pay cut boosts satisfaction — and also improves sleep, mental health, and energy levels. The positive effects were especially strong when working hours were reduced by eight hours. Source: 1NEWS

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Early detection: Dogs can sniff out Parkinson’s disease

In a research project at the University of Bristol, specially trained dogs were able to detect Parkinson’s disease in humans with high accuracy. They correctly identified 70 to 80 percent of those affected based on their scent. This method could be used in the future for the early diagnosis of Parkinson’s. Source: SCIENCE ALERT

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Renewable energy surpasses global tipping point

According to two new UN reports, the global expansion of renewable energy has reached a “positive tipping point.” Solar and wind power are now the cheapest and fastest forms of energy generation in almost every part of the world. Source: EURONEWS

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"Infinity Train"saves millions of liters of diesel

The "Infinity Train" from mining company Fortescue successfully completed a 1,100-kilometer test run across Australia—without any external recharging. The train generates electricity by using braking energy. In the future, it could save up to 82 million liters of diesel annually. Source: RESEARCH SNIPERS

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School project rescues dogs in Bogotá

In Bogotá, a school has become a refuge for abused stray dogs. As part of the “Four-Legged Friends” program, students care for the animals, train with them — and in the process, find support and emotional relief in their often stressful school lives. Source: NATIONAL POST

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Comeback in the sky: Blue-and-yellow macaws return after 50 years

For the first time, captive-born blue-and-yellow macaws have been successfully reintroduced into the wild using a method known as free flight training. Six birds are now living freely again in the wilds of São Simão, Brazil — 50 years after their local extinction. Conservationists are calling it a breakthrough in species protection. Source: MONGABAY

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