Thriving
India’s ‘plastic man’ builds roads from waste
Dr Rajagopalan Vasudevan’s technique can reduce the amount of bitumen required for road laying by 6 to 8 percent.
thelogicalindian.com · 26 Sept
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Belonging
Madagascar’s Vaky Sehatra festival celebrates traditional arts
The Vovonambe des troupes de vakodrazana association includes performers such as Rakoto Frah Junior, Akon’ny Diary, Raozin’i Gasikara, and Jean David Rabemananjara.
lexpress.mg · 26 Sept
Recovery
Mary River restoration shows degraded Australian catchments can recover
Pile fields installed along the Mary River are preventing 27,000 tonnes of fine sediment from reaching the Great Barrier Reef annually.
abc.net.au · 25 Sept
Solutions
PAHO aids Cuba in renewed fight against syphilis
In 2024, 16.76% of births in Cuba were to mothers under 20 years old.
cubaheadlines.com · 25 Sept
Discovery
Ancient Roman coin collection found in France
Archaeologists found one vessel contained approximately 38 kilograms of coins, equaling around 23,000 to 24,000 individual pieces.
unian.net · 25 Sept
Thriving
Girl defeats Stage four cancer amidst social stigma in Zimbabwe
KidzCan Zimbabwe, the only PVO for childhood cancer in the country, received a US$109,000 commitment from the National AIDS Council last year alone.
heraldonline.co.zw · 25 Sept
Belonging
Toliara’s Gen Z commemorates 2025 protests
The commemorative stele in Toliara depicts a young person raising a fist, symbolizing the social and political protests of September 25, 2025.
lexpress.mg · 26 Sept
Recovery
Guyana expands mangrove forests for coastal defense
Guyana added 324 hectares of mangrove forests in the first half of 2026, an area roughly equivalent to 3.24 square kilometres.
guyanatimesgy.com · 25 Sept
Solutions
Pension 65 program reaches remote communities in Peru
Pension 65 completed more than 590,000 home visits throughout Peru between January and September 2026.
andina.pe · 26 Sept
Discovery
NGV exhibition examines Margaret Preston’s appropriation
The exhibition features over 200 paintings and woodblocks by Margaret Preston, spanning her career from 1915 to 1963.
thesaturdaypaper.com.au · 25 Sept
Thriving
Poland raises minimum wage for 2027
The minimum wage in Poland has increased by a total of 3056 złoty over the last 10 years.
wiadomosci.onet.pl · 26 Sept
Belonging
Indigenous communities honor ancestors, confront challenges to beliefs
Approximately 200 citizens of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohicans are traveling from Wisconsin to Massachusetts for a powwow.
ictnews.org · 25 Sept
Recovery
Pakistan protects river dolphins with new sanctuary
A 2025 study found an estimated 1,987 Indus River dolphins, representing a 19.4% increase in the population between 2011 and 2017.
news.mongabay.com · 24 Sept
Solutions
Guyana expands inland fisheries to support over 9,000 people
Guyana completed 473 acres of shrimp ponds in the first half of 2026, supporting 38 farmers.
inewsguyana.com · 25 Sept
Discovery
Ancient Phoenician city discovered in Málaga, Spain
Archaeologists have uncovered at least three distinct architectural phases at the site, dating back to between the late 8th and 7th centuries BCE.
eldiario.es · 25 Sept
Thriving
Anja Rubik balances fashion career with sex education advocacy
The SEXEDPL campaign promoting breast cancer screenings led 25,000 women in Poland to sign up for mammograms.
sukces.rp.pl · 26 Sept
Belonging
Salzburg residents move into community-focused housing
The residents committed to performing 40 hours of volunteer work each year in exchange for access to the community housing.
salzburg.orf.at · 26 Sept
Recovery
Ethiopia mobilizes citizens to rebuild forests
Ethiopia’s annual deforestation rate fell by approximately 70 percent, decreasing from 92,000 hectares in 2013 to 27,703 hectares in 2023.
optimistdaily.com · 25 Sept
Solutions
Mexico collects hundreds of firearms in Tabasco disarmament program
Residents of Tabasco, Mexico exchanged 49,575 cartridges as part of a voluntary firearm disarmament program.
excelsior.com.mx · 25 Sept
Discovery
Turkey unearths fragment of world’s oldest peace treaty
The Kadesh Treaty, signed in the 13th century BCE, included provisions prohibiting the destruction of homes belonging to refugees.
unian.net · 25 Sept
Thriving
Nigeria begins review of Child Rights Act
The Child Rights Act is undergoing its first major review in 23 years, since it was first enacted in 2003.
thisdaylive.com · 26 Sept
Belonging
Madagascar marks first anniversary of political demonstrations
Colonel Randrianirina, the country’s leader, immediately visited the stele upon returning from New York to lay a wreath, emphasizing the need to honor those who brought the current government to power.
lexpress.mg · 26 Sept
Recovery
Scotland’s Cairngorms see woodland recover after centuries
Researchers identified over 6 million individual trees within the 569 square kilometer survey area using LiDAR technology.
phys.org · 24 Sept
Solutions
South Africa improves HIV treatment with faster testing
The new testing strategy reduced laboratory monitoring costs by 23 percent compared to the previous standard approach in South Africa.
medicalxpress.com · 25 Sept
Discovery
Kenji nakagami’s legacy: renewed interest in Korean literature
The republished book features works by eight authors, including Han Kang, the Nobel laureate in Literature who won the award in 2022.
mainichi.jp · 26 Sept
Thriving
Nigeria advocates for global fight against sickle cell disease
Nigeria sees 150,000 to 180,000 babies born with sickle cell disease each year.
thisdaylive.com · 26 Sept
Belonging
102-year-old Malaysian woman attributes health to routine
Tok Saimah has more than 20 grandchildren and 50 great-grandchildren, representing multiple generations within her family.
freemalaysiatoday.com · 26 Sept
Recovery
New Zealand’s black Robin makes remarkable recovery from near extinction
Conservation efforts helped the karure population grow from a mere five birds to approximately 350 individuals.
hankyung.com · 24 Sept
Solutions
Tunisian water company saves millions of cubic meters with EU program
SONEDE’s program has already saved 5 million cubic meters of water, representing 33.3% of its 15 million cubic meter goal for 2029.
webdo.tn · 25 Sept
Discovery
Ancient burials shed light on Göbeklitepe’s human remains
Researchers recovered 928 bone fragments from Göbeklitepe, representing nearly every part of the human body and individuals of all ages.
phys.org · 25 Sept
Thriving
Tanzania’s Prime minister seeks funding to end animal disease
Leaders at the conference called for increased production of PPR vaccines to help countries control the disease more effectively.
dailynews.co.tz · 26 Sept
Belonging
Border wall divides Tohono O’odham Nation
More than 3,000 enrolled members of the Tohono O’odham Nation currently live in Mexico.
ictnews.org · 25 Sept
Recovery
Indian communities revive five “dead” rivers
Around 20,000 women participated in the restoration of the Naganadhi River in Tamil Nadu, constructing thousands of recharge structures to replenish groundwater.
thebetterindia.com · 25 Sept
Solutions
Rural schools in Argentina gain internet access
Starlink will provide 6000 satellite internet kits to schools, representing a US$10 million investment.
lanacion.com.ar · 25 Sept
Discovery
Göbekli Tepe reveals evidence of long-term settlement
Researchers discovered the first known graves at Göbekli Tepe, indicating people lived at the site for hundreds of years.
derstandard.at · 26 Sept
Thriving
UAE restricts social media access for children
The UAE will use four methods to verify age on social media: digital IDs, identity verification, biometric matching, and AI estimation.
emirates247.com · 26 Sept
Belonging
Swiss alpine farmers face climate change and labor shortages
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially added the alpine season to its Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in December 2023.
srf.ch · 25 Sept
Recovery
Man plants millions of trees across India to restore ecosystems
“Give Me Trees” has planted or preserved 26 million trees across India.
sciencesetavenir.fr · 25 Sept
Solutions
Tanzania to build safe houses and childcare centers
The PAMOJA project will distribute 11.3 billion Tanzanian shillings in loans to women, youth, and people with disabilities in the Mwanza region alone.
mwananchi.co.tz · 25 Sept
Discovery
Pope to view ancient tunic believed linked to Jesus
A carbon-14 test in 2004 dated the tunic’s fabric to between 530 and 650 AD, several centuries after the time of Jesus.
elsalvador.com · 25 Sept
Thriving
In Peru, minister begins flood prevention and property titling
Crews will work for 61 days to finish work at 17 critical flood risk locations in the Arequipa region.
andina.pe · 25 Sept
Belonging
Indigenous communities demand end to Conservation groups’ Land control
At least 1.1 billion hectares of indigenous lands have been taken over in the name of environmental protection, impacting three million people.
greenme.it · 25 Sept
Recovery
Ugandans plant trees to protect gorillas’ habitat
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to around 450 mountain gorillas, representing close to half of the world’s remaining population.
news.mongabay.com · 24 Sept
Solutions
Vienna commits to ending gas heating by 2040
Vienna plans to eliminate fossil gas from its heat supply by 2040, becoming the first European capital to make this commitment.
vienna.at · 25 Sept
Discovery
Pompeii eruption’s date refined to improve volcano risk assessment
The new dating method established the age of volcanic minerals from the Pompeii eruption as 1,946 years old, with a precision of 0.7 percent.
popsci.com · 25 Sept
Thriving
Central African parliamentarians prioritise science and climate finance
The declaration calls for the creation of the Congo Basin Forest Finance Facility to fund the COMIFAC’s 2026-2035 plan and support national climate policies.
iwacu-burundi.org · 25 Sept
Belonging
Nigerian broadcaster recognized for UK Community Radio work
Richard Edoki’s program on CHBN Radio specifically showcases African culture and heritage to audiences in Cornwall, United Kingdom.
thisdaylive.com · 26 Sept
Recovery
Lynx make a comeback across Europe with rewilding efforts
By 2025, conservation programs helped the Iberian lynx population reach over 2,600 animals, including 394 in Portugal.
rewildingeurope.com · 23 Sept
Solutions
Kosovo nears mine-free status, innovations cool airports and boost reading
A newly built arrivals terminal at Roland Garros Airport on Réunion Island functions without air conditioning, instead relying on natural ventilation to cool the building.
squirrel-news.net · 25 Sept
Discovery
Met museum donates textiles to Romanian museum, showcasing global traditions
The Metropolitan Museum of Art donated more than 1,800 textile pieces to a museum in Romania, expanding its collection to over 14,000 items.
romania-insider.com · 25 Sept
Thriving
DRC uses artificial intelligence to fight Ebola outbreak
The AI assistant Claude reduced the time to prepare daily Ebola reports from one day to less than one hour.
rfi.fr · 26 Sept
Belonging
Mohegan Tribe sells Connecticut Sun after two decades of ownership
The Mohegan Tribe initially purchased the WNBA’s Orlando Miracle in 2003 for $10 million, becoming the first Native American tribe to own a professional sports team.
ictnews.org · 25 Sept
Recovery
Brazil’s Araticum Initiative restores savannah Ecosystem
The Araticum Initiative has already collected seeds from more than 150 native plant species for use in its restoration work.
goodnewsnetwork.org · 23 Sept
Solutions
Portugal distributes tractors to prevent forest fires
The national program will invest approximately 27.5 million euros to provide 150 tractors to municipalities throughout Portugal.
observador.pt · 25 Sept
Discovery
Ancient parchment reveals 3500-year history of sheep pox
Researchers identified sheep pox virus DNA in parchment dating back 3500 years, reconstructing the virus’s evolutionary history.
unian.net · 25 Sept
Thriving
Polish National Park expands with private funding
The Drzewo i Jutro Foundation donated over 30 million złoty to fully fund the purchase of land for Karkonoski Park Narodowy, a first in Polish history.
wiadomosci.onet.pl · 25 Sept
Belonging
Vienna’s traditional costume shop faces uncertain future
Loden-Plankl received a shipment of 90 coats, demonstrating continued demand for traditional Austrian clothing despite economic challenges.
derstandard.at · 26 Sept
Recovery
Phillip Island’s penguins recover after fox removal
Conservation efforts on Phillip Island increased the little penguin population from around 12,000 birds in the mid-1980s to an estimated 40,000 today.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com · 23 Sept
Solutions
Romania incentivizes blood donation with government bonds
Romania collected about $604 million through the bond program from the start of 2025.
meduza.io · 25 Sept
Discovery
Elephants seek remedies: traditional knowledge reveals self-medication
Local experts identified 39 natural resources, 35 plants and four soil/mineral types, that elephants in the Mount Elgon region appear to use intentionally.
phys.org · 25 Sept
Thriving
Cuban man finds independence in US despite legal uncertainty
Yaidel Álvarez walked over 260 consecutive steps with crutches on day 268 of a personal rehabilitation challenge.
cubaheadlines.com · 25 Sept
Belonging
Historian to deliver traditional speech at Leiden siege celebration
The coral singing that accompanies the Den Tonkelaar speech has been a tradition for 140 years.
universiteitleiden.nl · 25 Sept
Recovery
El Niño transforms Atacama Desert into floral landscape
Rainfall in some areas of the Atacama Desert exceeded 180 millimeters, a quantity never before recorded.
protothema.gr · 24 Sept
Solutions
Ecuador industries cut power to ease energy demand
Ecuador’s industries have collectively saved 3,100 MWh of energy through voluntary disconnections since September 22, 2026.
elcomercio.com · 25 Sept
Discovery
Denisovans hunted ice age mammals in southern China
Researchers discovered a single radius bone from a Denisovan, making it the only identified bone of its kind to date.
sciencesetavenir.fr · 25 Sept
Thriving
Greece provides rent relief to educators and healthcare workers
The Greek government distributed a total of 4.885.310,75 euros in rent reimbursements to eligible workers.
protothema.gr · 25 Sept
Belonging
Argentine architect returns to ancestral home
Silvana Codina’s grandfather was a master shipbuilder who worked on boats like La Madrona, which is still on display at the Museu Marítim de Barcelona.
lavanguardia.com · 26 Sept
Recovery
India and Bhutan collaborate to protect growing Rhino population
Manas National Park in India has increased its rhino population from zero to almost 50 since 2006.
thehindu.com · 22 Sept
Solutions
San Salvador removes street obstacles to build sidewalks
Construction of the new sidewalk in Planes de Renderos extends from the El Triángulo sector to the Obelisco.
elsalvador.com · 25 Sept
Discovery
Ancient Chinese wheat holds clues to boosting grain yield
The identified genetic locus, QPTN.sicau-CEW-5D, accounted for 70.6 percent of all significant marker-trait associations detected in the study.
bioengineer.org · 26 Sept
Thriving
Peru’s health ministry urges measles vaccinations for children
Peru has administered over 1,239,601 doses of the measles vaccine as part of a national immunization campaign launched in April.
andina.pe · 26 Sept
Belonging
Pakistan group asks for Dilip Kumar’s birthplace to be restored
A report from June 2025 stated that the upper portion of Dilip Kumar’s ancestral home had collapsed.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com · 25 Sept
Recovery
Czech village builds dune to protect endangered grass
The artificial dune contains around 100 tons of specially prepared sandy soil spread across an area of almost 100 square meters.
expats.cz · 25 Sept
Solutions
Farmers in India use AI in local languages to improve farming
Amul’s Sarlaben AI assistant recognizes farmers by their mobile number and provides advice specific to their animals, drawing on years of dairy research.
thebetterindia.com · 25 Sept
Discovery
Salvadoran masters of the 20th century exhibit in mausoleum
The exhibition features a painting by Francisco López completed in 2021, making it the most recent work among a collection primarily focused on 20th-century artists.
elsalvador.com · 25 Sept
Thriving
Beyond income: measuring quality of life in Mexico
Mexican households directly spent more than 800 billion pesos on health-related costs during 2024.
elfinanciero.com.mx · 25 Sept
Belonging
Austrian students visit site of WWII murdered workers
The Kreuzstadl memorial site marks the location where around 200 Hungarian-Jewish forced laborers were murdered in 1945.
burgenland.orf.at · 25 Sept
Recovery
Indonesia recovers elephant corridor land from palm oil plantations
The joint operation destroyed 627 oil palm trees and 22 work huts in the Bengkulu elephant corridor.
en.antaranews.com · 24 Sept
Solutions
Edukaid builds toilets for girls in Tanzania
The project will benefit more than 2,000 students and 90 teachers across 12 schools in Tanzania.
mwananchi.co.tz · 25 Sept
Discovery
Mexican cowboys shaped Hawaiian ranch culture
By 1832, vaqueros from Mexican territory were in Hawaii teaching locals how to manage cattle populations that had grown after a gift of livestock to King Kamehameha I.
elfinanciero.com.mx · 25 Sept
Thriving
Buenos Aires court launches restorative justice program for youth
The program launch included a presentation from Jeremías Fonseca, a young person participating in Senderos, who shared his experience and read a letter on behalf of his peers.
perfil.com · 25 Sept
Belonging
Lebanese descendants return to a changed homeland
Natalie Nassif’s ancestry test revealed she is 70.9 percent Lebanese, a figure she proudly cites as confirmation of a lifelong connection.
aljazeera.com · 25 Sept
Recovery
Solar farms reduce dust pollution in China
Solar farms in the Gobi Desert increased vegetation cover by approximately 17% during springtime compared to conditions before their construction.
rinnovabili.it · 25 Sept
Solutions
Cuba authorizes electric vehicle operators to address transport crisis
Cuba authorized over 1,280 new electric vehicles for transport since easing regulations in February.
cubaheadlines.com · 25 Sept
Discovery
Madagascar’s livestock arrival linked to herbivore decline
Researchers analyzed bone samples from over 19 institutions to create the largest collection of ancient livestock bones from Madagascar to date.
news.climate.columbia.edu · 25 Sept
Thriving
Australia joins effort to protect the high seas
Australia currently protects 2.2 million square kilometers of its waters as highly protected areas, and that number is expected to grow.
edie.net · 25 Sept
Belonging
Kindergarten drawings capture fathers in 1949
Al Fenn spent 15 years as a photographer with Life Magazine, beginning his career with a Leica camera gifted to him during a trip to Europe in 1931.
upworthy.com · 25 Sept
Recovery
Isolated cattle survived for 130 years, fascinating scientists
The cattle population peaked at approximately 2,000 individuals in both 1952 and 1988, despite starting from just five animals.
eldiario.es · 23 Sept
Solutions
Scotland extends heating oil support through winter
The Scottish Emergency Heating Oil Scheme has provided over 6,700 payments to households since it began in April.
bbc.co.uk · 25 Sept
Discovery
How a seismologist turned earthquake data into sound
Benioff’s strain seismometer measured gaps between piers 24 meters apart to detect vibrations in the Earth.
daily.jstor.org · 25 Sept
Thriving
Kenya performs first beating-heart bypass surgery
KNH performed 11 beating-heart bypass surgeries this week with collaborating doctors from Canada, Japan, and Sweden.
nation.africa · 25 Sept
Belonging
Comedian asks president to save historic church
The Nuestra Señora de Candelaria church was officially declared a National Monument by El Salvador’s Legislative Decree number 19 in 1978.
elsalvador.com · 25 Sept
Recovery
Dugongs show signs of recovery in Hervey Bay, Australia
Researchers counted 109 dugongs in Hervey Bay and the Great Sandy Strait in 2024, a slight increase from the 103 counted in 2022.
abc.net.au · 23 Sept
Solutions
San Antonio recycles oyster shells to restore Gulf reefs
A single oyster can filter 50 gallons of water, highlighting their crucial role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com · 25 Sept
Discovery
Opinion: how schools teach beyond the curriculum
Guacira Lopes Louro contributed to the creation of a study group within the Associação Nacional de Pós-Graduação e Pesquisa em Educação (ANPEd) focused on gender, sexuality, and education.
brasildefato.com.br · 25 Sept
Thriving
Karün turns cigarette butts into sunglasses to clean beaches
Karün’s project with IMEKO has protected more than 360,000 liters of water by recycling cigarette butts into sunglasses.
fayerwayer.com · 25 Sept
Belonging
Father starts charity after losing two sons
No Harry to Hold provides imprint kits to neonatal intensive care units, with a goal of reaching all 23 NICUs in Australia.
abc.net.au · 25 Sept
Recovery
Real Milan kites return to Iberian Peninsula after international effort
The LIFE Eurokite program confirmed 11 breeding pairs of real Milan kites and the birth of seven chicks in the region during the 2026 season.
eldiario.es · 23 Sept
Solutions
Pennsylvania amish confront deadly measles outbreak
Health officials have administered approximately 4,300 measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccines through temporary clinics near the outbreak’s epicenter.
elnacional.com · 25 Sept
Discovery
Bosnian franciscan’s book offers new theological perspectives
Fra Ivan’s book was registered in national and university libraries in both Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia, making it a domestic edition in both countries.
vecernji.hr · 25 Sept
Thriving
Colombian innovator creates rapid breast cancer risk detector
Julieta received INVIMA code 0002, signifying it is only the second locally-manufactured diagnostic device approved in Colombia.
prensalibre.com · 25 Sept
Belonging
Teens use card game to explain cancer to children
The teens distributed over 225 decks of Tumor Tactics to hospitals and schools in the San Diego area.
nicenews.com · 25 Sept
Recovery
New bird species drives conservation success in Ecuador
The network of reserves established after the bird’s discovery now protects 123,000 acres of land in Ecuador.
goodnewsnetwork.org · 22 Sept
Solutions
TikTok limits teen screen time in $100M+ Alabama agreement
TikTok will pay Alabama $116.2 million as part of the agreement, with potential for up to $300 million if other states follow suit.
lemonde.fr · 26 Sept
Discovery
Opinion: the value of a Portuguese noble’s memoirs
D. José Mascarenhas, the 7th Marquis of Fronteira, dictated his memoirs approximately 20 years before his death in 1881.
observador.pt · 25 Sept
Thriving
Vietnam streamlines villages, boosts social insurance
Vietnam’s Social Insurance agency collected over 452,000 billion đồng in revenue through August 31st, reaching 66.3% of its annual goal.
tuoitre.vn · 26 Sept
Belonging
Guatemalan school bands evolve from military roots to Independence Day parades
In 2026, Guatemala’s Civic School Parade featured participation from traditional, Latin, and marching bands.
prensalibre.com · 25 Sept
Recovery
Predator Free Dunedin expands pest control in New Zealand
Predator Free Dunedin will deploy a network of 100 AI-assisted traps that can differentiate between native birds and pests.
rnz.co.nz · 23 Sept
Solutions
Kenya imposes fines for illegal solar energy sales
The new regulations introduce a “dumping surcharge” for those illegally sending excess solar electricity into Kenya’s national grid.
businessdailyafrica.com · 25 Sept
Discovery
Van Gogh collector celebrated in Swiss exhibition
Gertrud Müller paid 40,000 Swiss francs, the equivalent of $7700 at the time, for the Van Gogh portrait in 1908, a substantial sum for a modern painting.
theartnewspaper.com · 25 Sept
Thriving
Book shines light on illegal abortions in Madagascar
Mbolatiana Raveloarimisa collected the stories of 3,000 women for her book documenting illegal abortions in Madagascar.
lexpress.mg · 26 Sept
Belonging
Community libraries expand free cultural access in Brazil
The Beabah! Network includes 15 community libraries across five cities in Rio Grande do Sul state.
brasildefato.com.br · 25 Sept
Recovery
Community bioacoustics track Caribbean grouper recovery in Mexico
The community has recorded over 8000 minutes of underwater recordings between 2017 and 2025, allowing them to accurately identify grouper spawning dates.
es.mongabay.com · 22 Sept
Solutions
Social enterprises to address needs in southern Italy
The Social Innovation District of the Mediterranean plans to launch 14 new social enterprises from 2027 to 2029.
greenme.it · 25 Sept
Discovery
Lost Egypt photographs capture Nile Valley life
The Epigraphic Survey’s archive contains over 800 large-format glass plate negatives taken in Egypt between 1880 and 1930.
isac.uchicago.edu · 25 Sept
Thriving
Brazilian association president gains legal cannabis cultivation approval
Abra Rio currently assists approximately 4,500 families in 17 states of Brazil, plus the Federal District.
brasildefato.com.br · 25 Sept
Belonging
Guyana’s Heritage Games unite Indigenous athletes
The government of Guyana has invested over $1 billion in hinterland community grounds over the past five years.
villagevoicenews.com · 25 Sept
Recovery
Tourism and philanthropy restore wildlife in South Georgia
Passengers on cruises and other visitors contributed to a £10 million campaign that eradicated rodents from 108,723 hectares of South Georgia.
unsustainablemagazine.com · 24 Sept
Solutions
Equity Bank and partners plant trees in Ugandan schools
The program aims to plant 50,000 trees across 25 schools in 10 Ugandan districts before the end of 2024.
observer.ug · 25 Sept
Discovery
Leonardo da Vinci drew a beetle known for aphrodisiac properties
Da Vinci’s copy of the 1491 Hortus Sanitatis detailed the medicinal and aphrodisiac uses of cantaridina, a substance produced by the Meloe beetle.
eldiario.es · 25 Sept
Thriving
Senegalese champion empowers girls through surfing
Déguène Thioune teaches eleven girls to surf during each lesson along the Senegalese coast.
nos.nl · 25 Sept
Belonging
Rwandan women reintegrate after genocide convictions
The reintegration programme has trained over 2,000 inmates since its launch in 2025, with 1,899 men and 204 women completing the course.
newtimes.co.rw · 25 Sept
Recovery
Crown-of-thorns starfish can promote reef diversity
Researchers observed living coral tissue remained after approximately 75% of COTS feeding events at the study sites.
phys.org · 24 Sept
Solutions
Peruvian rural entrepreneurs gain access to credit
The French Development Agency has provided over $90 million to Peruvian cajas municipales to support rural entrepreneurs.
rpp.pe · 25 Sept
Discovery
Ghana study shows simplified texts improve teen sexual health knowledge
The study enrolled 317 adolescents and showed a 78 percent completion rate for the intervention.
bioengineer.org · 25 Sept
Thriving
Emirati hospital provides prosthetics to Palestinians
The “Step of Hope” program has assisted a total of 198 people since its launch.
skynewsarabia.com · 25 Sept
Belonging
Opinion: China’s mid-autumn festival reveals family values
Mooncakes, traditionally filled with lotus seed or bean paste, are given as gifts to family, friends, employees, and colleagues during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
buenosairesherald.com · 25 Sept
Recovery
Yellowstone bison make remarkable recovery after near extinction
Since 2019, Yellowstone National Park has transferred over 600 bison to tribes across 29 tribes in 13 states.
foxnews.com · 21 Sept
Solutions
Brazil bans online gambling, offers debt relief
Brazil’s households spend roughly 60 billion real (about $11.6 billion USD) on online gambling annually.
index.hr · 26 Sept
Discovery
Archaeologists found a “two-legged unicorn” in Germany in 1663
Around 1668, Otto von Guericke may have reconstructed the bones into a skeleton, though conclusive proof of his work is lacking.
nationalgeographic.nl · 25 Sept
Thriving
Illinois legalizes medical aid in dying with “Deb’s law”
Nearly one-third of Americans now live in a state where medical aid in dying is legal, though it has accounted for roughly 15,000 deaths since 1997.
religionnews.com · 25 Sept
Belonging
DRC amputee football tournament offers path to recovery
The tournament brought together 3 provinces, North Kivu, South Kivu, and Tanganyika, for the first national amputee football competition in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
africanews.com · 25 Sept
Recovery
GPS tracking of Iberian eagles aids West Nile virus detection in Spain
Authorities placed GPS trackers on 29 young Iberian eagles in Andalusia, Spain, this year as part of a species recovery plan.
efeverde.com · 23 Sept
Solutions
Kyiv region builds shelters to protect residents
Kyiv region’s 2,345 civil defense shelters can currently protect nearly 610,000 people.
ukrinform.net · 25 Sept
Discovery
Researchers monitor Arctic birds for emerging pathogens
Researchers were able to provide genomic sequencing results in a day, a capability previously unavailable in the remote community of Utqiaġvik, Alaska.
phys.org · 25 Sept
Thriving
Croatia launches groups to combat violence against women
Croatia’s Ministry of Labour met with organizations to create working groups focused on systemic solutions to prevent violence against women and vulnerable people.
index.hr · 25 Sept
Belonging
Farmer donates millions from can collecting
Guðni Guðmundsson collected cans for around two decades, ultimately donating nearly 30 million Icelandic króna to various organisations.
ruv.is · 25 Sept
Recovery
Rhinos return to war-torn lands and breed successfully
Conservationists have tracked 40 calves born to reintroduced greater one-horned rhinos in India’s Manas National Park.
news.mongabay.com · 22 Sept
Solutions
Bhadra bridge connects unions, eases access in Bangladesh
The Bhadra Bridge cost Tk50.75 crore to build and serves 350,000 people in seven unions.
dhakatribune.com · 25 Sept
Discovery
Highway construction unearths ancient settlements in Czech republic
The archaeological excavation covered an area of nearly 25 hectares, revealing settlements from over seven thousand years ago.
novinky.cz · 25 Sept
Thriving
Nayarit brings emotional support to schools
Forty-five workers will travel to schools in Nayarit to offer emotional support and preventative tools to students.
elfinanciero.com.mx · 25 Sept
Belonging
Brotherly grief and hidden work at the cemetery
The cemetery staff confirmed they had surveillance footage of the man’s brother arriving each morning in the same truck while intoxicated and vandalising their father’s tombstone.
thesaturdaypaper.com.au · 25 Sept
Recovery
Nigerian Breweries restores forest ecosystem in Ogun State
The collaboration planted more than 340,000 indigenous trees within the Olokemeji Forest in Nigeria.
thisdaylive.com · 24 Sept
Solutions
Ivory Coast mine invests in village sanitation
The Société des mines d’Ity invested 80,653 million CFA francs in sanitation equipment for nearby villages.
aip.ci · 25 Sept
Discovery
Morvern Callar: a film’s reflection of class and grief
Anwen Crawford’s essay on Morvern Callar spans 180 pages and is published by Fireflies Press, costing $35.
thesaturdaypaper.com.au · 25 Sept
Thriving
Pakistani squash player finds voice through sport
Sher Bahadar sold two of his printing machines this year to finance Thana’s international squash competitions.
aawsat.com · 25 Sept
Belonging
Elderly woman finds companionship with medical student in Valencia
Anna pays 250 euros a month for her room, significantly less than the 400 euros typically charged for a shared room in the area.
lavanguardia.com · 26 Sept
Recovery
Rare bird returns to Ivorian forest after decade
The Ghana cuckooshrike had not been sighted in 13 years before researchers spotted it in Côte d’Ivoire.
news.mongabay.com · 24 Sept
Solutions
Austrian region seeks to extend free contraception program
The Austrian contraception report found that 37 percent of women would use different birth control methods if they didn’t have to pay for them.
vienna.at · 25 Sept
Discovery
Ancient deep-sea pool reveals clues to early life on Earth
Researchers found brine pool sediments with concentrations of certain metals over 100 times higher than surrounding areas.
gizmodo.com · 25 Sept
Thriving
Tasmania’s sports growth creates new job opportunities
The Tasmanian Academy of Leadership and Sport offers 18 months of course credit towards a business degree at the University of Tasmania.
abc.net.au · 26 Sept
Belonging
Nepal’s women entrepreneurs rebuild after deadly floods
The floods caused an estimated Rs458.43 million in economic loss in the Dhading district of Nepal.
kathmandupost.com · 25 Sept
Recovery
Manas National Park’s rhinos thrive as habitat shrinks
Between September 2012 and December 2021, conservationists recorded 35 rhino calves born in Manas National Park.
thebetterindia.com · 21 Sept
Solutions
India expands solar manufacturing capacity
TOPCon technology accounted for 80% of all solar module manufacturing capacity listed on India’s ALMM as of June 2026.
pv-magazine.com · 25 Sept
Discovery
Ambedkar’s Buddhism: a movement for equality
Ambedkar declared in 1935, “I was born a Hindu, but I will not die a Hindu,” signaling his commitment to finding a new path for Dalits.
indianexpress.com · 25 Sept
Thriving
Cuban baby Aurora returns home after months of Intensive care
Aurora weighed just 1,050 grams at birth and spent 138 days receiving specialized care before returning home.
cubaheadlines.com · 25 Sept
Belonging
Dominican president pledges support for New York museum
Organisers have already raised US$38 million for the museum through contributions from government and elected officials.
dominicantoday.com · 25 Sept
Recovery
Massachusetts restores cranberry bog to protect rare trout
The Cranberry Bog Restoration Program has already restored more than 500 acres of wetlands in Massachusetts.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com · 25 Sept
Solutions
Greece sends texts for free cancer screenings to millions
The “Fofi Gennimata” program facilitated over 1.27 million free digital mammograms since it began in June 2022.
tanea.gr · 25 Sept
Discovery
Gravity’s subtle impact on the human genome revealed
The researchers used a custom device to simulate microgravity by rotating cells along two axes, effectively mimicking weightlessness on Earth.
futurity.org · 25 Sept
Thriving
Smotrich backs program to aid businesses extorted in Israel
The program will distribute NIS 35 million, Israeli currency, to compensate businesses harmed by extortion.
jpost.com · 26 Sept
Belonging
Athens’ Exarcheia faces change from investment and policing
Israeli nationals purchased 74 properties in Exarcheia during the Greek economic crisis, more than any other foreign nationality.
middleeasteye.net · 25 Sept
Recovery
Salmon recover after Klamath dam removal
The first fall runs of chinook salmon surpassed researchers’ expectations after the Klamath dam removal project finished.
nytimes.com · 24 Sept
Solutions
Ghana delivers ambulances to remote communities
Residents of five communities in the Upper West Region had no ambulance access for years before the recent delivery.
myjoyonline.com · 25 Sept
Discovery
Southern Africa clones wild fruit trees to aid forests and food security
Researchers are cloning the wild loquat, a tree that provides income and nourishment for millions of people in Southern Africa.
news.mongabay.com · 25 Sept
Thriving
Neonatology in Vorarlberg: caring for the smallest patients
The smallest premature baby helped to survive at LKH Feldkirch weighed only 395 grams at birth.
vol.at · 26 Sept
Belonging
Mark van Bommel: family man behind the coach
Van Bommel’s father has collected every article about his son and grandchildren for over thirty years, filling numerous albums and transforming their old warehouse into a personal museum.
lalibre.be · 25 Sept
Recovery
Mangrove forests recover globally after decades of loss
The analysis showed the long-term loss of coastal mangrove forests noticeably slowed starting around 2010.
goodnews-magazin.de · 22 Sept
Solutions
Peru modernizes Personal rights registration
The new regulations allow Peruvian citizens living abroad to designate legal supports through their local consulate, with documents submitted digitally to Sunarp, eliminating the need to travel back to Peru.
andina.pe · 25 Sept
Discovery
Simulations reveal how Earth’s moon may have formed
The simulations incorporated a strength model giving the bodies resistance to deformation similar to realistic geologic materials such as rock and metals.
futurity.org · 25 Sept
Thriving
Coconut character helps Malaysian children name feelings
Constance Luk plans to release a new book each October, coinciding with World Mental Health Day, for a total series of 16 books set across Malaysia.
freemalaysiatoday.com · 26 Sept
Belonging
Nigerian leader links democracy to ancient traditions
Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe stated that “consent is only meaningful if it is informed,” highlighting the vital role of journalism in a functioning democracy.
vanguardngr.com · 26 Sept
Recovery
India’s rhino population rebounds with grassland focus
India’s Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros population has grown from approximately 1,500 animals to more than 4,000 since 2024.
indianexpress.com · 21 Sept
Solutions
Singapore provides $2.2 million to Muslim households
More than 5,600 households received at least $120 each as part of the one-off cost-of-living support.
straitstimes.com · 25 Sept
Discovery
Egyptian ads reflect rise of consumer culture
The analysed advertisements spanned 129 years, from 1882 to 2011, covering a period of significant social and political transformation in Egypt.
aawsat.com · 25 Sept
Thriving
Guatemalan museum makes exhibits accessible to visually impaired
The museum translated 19 informational cards about exhibited musical scores into braille.
prensalibre.com · 25 Sept
Belonging
Brazilian radio station hosts students for AI debate
More than 20 teenagers between 11 and 15 years old participated in the workshops at Rádio Brasil de Fato.
brasildefato.com.br · 25 Sept
Recovery
Guatemalan center successfully breeds and releases endangered salamanders
The Marine Conservation Center released 1,000 young machorras into Laguna Güiscoyol after seven years of research and attempts at captive breeding.
prensalibre.com · 25 Sept
Solutions
SEC permits limited tokenized stock trading
The SEC’s exemption allows qualified venues to trade tokenized stocks for up to five years without full SEC registration.
coindesk.com · 25 Sept
Thriving
Chad education workshop focuses on decentralization and system improvement
The workshop generated recommendations covering governance, funding, teacher management, learning quality, bilingualism, and digital transformation of Chad’s education system.
alwihdainfo.com · 25 Sept
Belonging
Icelandic football club honors longtime caretaker
Risto Izev has been the caretaker at Hlíðarenda for the Icelandic football club Valsmenn since 2014.
ruv.is · 25 Sept
Recovery
Rare Korean plant successfully re-establishes itself
The population of large-needle gentian increased 2.5 times, from 200 to over 500 plants, through natural reproduction after being transplanted to a new location.
ecotiger.co.kr · 23 Sept
Solutions
Military surgeons restore sight near disputed border
Surgeons completed 220 sight-restoring surgeries during the two-day Operation Drishti camp.
hindustantimes.com · 25 Sept
Discovery
AI models crack World War II codes
OpenAI’s Astra model solved a code that had baffled researchers for nearly two decades, since 2005.
techcrunch.com · 25 Sept
Thriving
Niger accredits nine university programs for quality
ANAQ-SUP evaluated 42 university programs in 2025, ultimately accrediting only nine of them.
journalduniger.com · 25 Sept
Belonging
In Liège, residents revive community through new center
The Cercle des Vennes transformed a house with a porch large enough for a carriage into a community center for the residents of Liège.
rtbf.be · 25 Sept
Recovery
Wallaby rediscovered in Australia after half century
The Nabarlek wallaby weighs only 2.6 pounds, or 1.2 kilograms, making it one of Australia’s smallest wallaby species.
goodgoodgood.co · 21 Sept
Solutions
Vienna commits to phasing out fossil gas
Vienna became the first European capital city to sign the Greenpeace “Gas-Free Cities Declaration”.
wien.orf.at · 25 Sept
Discovery
Play revives feminist icon from alpine folklore
The play “Die Geierwally” is a well-known myth within the alpine folk theater tradition of Germany.
sueddeutsche.de · 25 Sept
Thriving
Chad’s Hadje Kaltam explains sickle cell disease
More than 200 people out of 465 tested during a screening event in Chad did not know they carried the gene for sickle cell trait.
tchadinfos.com · 25 Sept
Belonging
First birth in decades revives tradition on remote Scottish island
Duncan’s parents traveled over 8,000 kilometers to give birth in a family home on North Ronaldsay, a Scottish island where the last birth occurred over 30 years ago.
adevarul.ro · 25 Sept
Recovery
Eco-moorings restore Dorset’s seagrass meadows and sealife
Seagrass meadows in Studland Bay have seen almost complete recovery from anchor damage in just five years with the implementation of eco-moorings.
theguardian.com · 21 Sept
Solutions
Indonesia launches app to track school meal quality
Schools will rate meal services on a scale of one to five stars through the new MBG rating app.
en.antaranews.com · 25 Sept
Discovery
Fossilized dinosaur poop yields first ancient feathers
The team used micro-CT scans to create a 3-D map of the coprolite’s contents, revealing leg bones and fish scales alongside the feathers.
sciencenews.org · 25 Sept
Thriving
Civil society groups form regional democracy Network
ROCiDAC unites organizations from seven Central African countries to promote democracy and citizen participation.
tchadinfos.com · 25 Sept
Belonging
Engineer built over 140 bridges to connect rural India
Girish Bharadwaj built over 140 suspension bridges, earning him the nickname “Visvesvaraya of Sullia” from grateful villagers.
thelogicalindian.com · 25 Sept
Recovery
Grassland recovery: even after centuries, differences remain
Secondary grasslands can remain taller than their old-growth counterparts even after 300 years of regrowth.
scitechdaily.com · 25 Sept
Solutions
EU imposes fee on packages from China
European customs officials processed approximately six billion packages from online retailers in 2025, with 90 percent of them coming from China.
n-tv.de · 25 Sept
Discovery
Cadi Ayyad: scholar, judge, and saint of Marrakech
Cadi Ayyad authored multiple books including "Tadrib Al Madarik," "Madahib Al Hokkam fi Nawazil an Ahkam," and "Machariq Al Anouar Ala Sihah Al Athar."
yabiladi.com · 25 Sept
Thriving
From festival waste to study tables: Mumbai duo recycles idols
The duo created 760 study tables from over 3,200 kg of recycled plaster of Paris.
thebetterindia.com · 25 Sept
Belonging
Founder grew business from seven to nearly five million dollars by delegating
Kidology’s revenue increased from just over $1 million in 2020 to $4.95 million last year.
businessinsider.com · 25 Sept
Recovery
Ethiopia plants trees to reverse decades of deforestation
Ethiopia planted 700 million trees in a single day as part of its reforestation efforts.
lifegate.it · 24 Sept
Solutions
Uzbekistan creates tool to find banned online content
Uzbekistan’s online tool contained information on 1,882 sources declared illegal as of July 13.
kun.uz · 25 Sept
Discovery
Kerry James Marshall’s work travels to France
Kerry James Marshall holds the auction record for a living Black artist.
africanews.com · 25 Sept
Thriving
Cheap solar Power challenges global energy networks
Africa is expected to install around 17 gigawatts of new solar capacity this year, largely consisting of small-scale installations at businesses.
expansion.com · 25 Sept
Belonging
Young Catholics seek renewal during papal visit to France
Approximately 300,000 people gathered along a 2.5 kilometer route in Paris to catch a glimpse of Pope Léon XIV.
france24.com · 25 Sept
Recovery
Technology aids rhino conservation in South Africa
The Black Rhino Range Expansion Project has increased Black Rhino habitat in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, by 49 percent since 2003.
happyeconews.com · 22 Sept
Solutions
Peru’s Lima Sur health network launches free tuberculosis screening
Health officials screened 444 people in Villa El Salvador during the first day of the tuberculosis campaign, exceeding initial expectations.
andina.pe · 25 Sept
Discovery
New York fair honors black artists’ historic Soho hub
The Billops-Hatch Collection preserved materials related to more than one thousand Black artists.
hyperallergic.com · 25 Sept
Thriving
Geosat expands climate monitoring to vulnerable island nations
Geosat will deliver satellite images to more than 3,000 islands across almost 40 nations, many of which are highly vulnerable to climate change.
eco.sapo.pt · 25 Sept
Belonging
New York City renames west 14th street ‘Little Spain’
La Nacional, the oldest Spanish institution in the United States, has been a community hub for over 150 years, since its founding in 1868.
expansion.com · 25 Sept
Recovery
Wild horses return to Kazakhstan after 200-year absence
Conservationists have translocated 22 Przewalski’s horses to Kazakhstan from zoos in Prague and Berlin over the last three years.
goodgoodgood.co · 21 Sept
Solutions
New York State launches flood monitoring network
New York State is investing $100 million in grant funding for nature-based and green infrastructure projects to reduce flood risks.
thecooldown.com · 25 Sept
Discovery
Musician k. beta exhibits paintings after two decades
The exhibition “Only the Coastline Remains” will remain open to the public until January 31, 2027.
tanea.gr · 25 Sept
Thriving
Edoardo Bove’s recovery story becomes a film
Approximately 65,000 people die each year in Italy due to a lack of immediate intervention during cardiac arrest.
greenme.it · 25 Sept
Belonging
UAE residents support family after mother dies in childbirth
Hundreds of people from across the UAE attended the funeral of Marwa, demonstrating community support after a social media appeal.
khaleejtimes.com · 25 Sept
Recovery
New Zealanders plant kauri seedlings to fight tree dieback
Project participants collected seeds from 650 healthy kauri trees, hoping to cultivate seedlings with resistance to the deadly kauri dieback disease.
rnz.co.nz · 24 Sept
Solutions
Portuguese truckers protest rising fuel prices
Diesel prices in Portugal surpassed 2.22 euros per liter this week, reaching a historic high.
protothema.gr · 25 Sept
Discovery
Prenatal smoking linked to smaller visual cortex development
Researchers analyzed data from roughly 20,000 adults in a British biobank, confirming the connection between prenatal smoke exposure and visual cortex size.
medicalxpress.com · 25 Sept
Thriving
Brazilian postal workers end 15-day strike with gains
The striking postal workers in Brazil will receive a 4.09% increase to their salaries and benefits as part of the agreement.
brasildefato.com.br · 25 Sept
Belonging
ERC supports communities after boat tragedy and promotes harmony in Guyana
The ERC’s Harmony Club programme has expanded to include hundreds of students in schools across Guyana, reaching as far as Port Kaituma in Region One.
villagevoicenews.com · 25 Sept
Recovery
Chile’s Atacama Desert blooms after El Niño rains
This year, some areas of the Atacama Desert received over 180 millimeters of rain, a volume never before recorded.
tanea.gr · 24 Sept
Solutions
Indonesia improves coastal management in Sumatra
Indonesia is strengthening marine spatial planning to address potentially overlapping uses and pressure on coastal ecosystems in Sumatra.
en.antaranews.com · 25 Sept
Discovery
AI cracks Nazi code that stumped scientists since 2005
The GPT-6 Astra AI solved a message that had remained undeciphered since 2005 in just two days.
olhardigital.com.br · 25 Sept
Thriving
New male contraceptives promise greater family planning options
A global survey found that 61% of 18,000 men in seven countries are willing to try a new male contraceptive within the first year of its availability.
tanea.gr · 25 Sept
Belonging
Milla Gertze: a life of loyalty in Namibian football
Milla Gertze played for Explorer XI for his entire career, joining the club at age 14 and debuting for the first team at 16.
namibian.com.na · 25 Sept
Recovery
Ecotourism and “emotional economy” conserve Mexican mountain region
The Sierra Gorda region’s network of community-based ecotourism businesses employs three hundred families and groups.
elfinanciero.com.mx · 24 Sept
Solutions
Paris traffic zone improves air quality
The limited traffic zone reduced nitrogen dioxide concentrations across Paris by an average of 1 microgram per cubic meter.
linfodurable.fr · 25 Sept
Discovery
Poet revives garífuna language through verse
Wingston González learned to write the Garífuna language at age 12 through the Summer Institute of Linguistics (SIL).
elpais.com · 25 Sept
Thriving
NSW petition seeks endometriosis education in schools
A 2022 study found that some Australian teachers lacked confidence teaching puberty and menstruation due to personal discomfort.
abc.net.au · 25 Sept
Belonging
Mark van Bommel: family, football, and life beyond the game
Van Bommel’s father carried up to 30-kilogram cases of beverages by hand, a job he didn’t want his son to do, fearing it would damage his back.
dhnet.be · 25 Sept
Recovery
Community patrols aid Grauer’s gorilla Survival in DR Congo
Community patrols have discovered several previously undocumented groups of Grauer’s gorillas in remote forests of the DR Congo.
happyeconews.com · 21 Sept
Solutions
Malawi protects fertilizer program with intelligence agents
Malawi plans to support 1,221,862 smallholder farmers with the 2026/27 Farm Inputs Subsidy Programme, an increase from 1.1 million farmers last season.
allafrica.com · 25 Sept
Discovery
Powwows, sibling artists, and a Hollywood lion honored
Sky Hopinka’s documentary “Powwow People” features six dancers, singers, and drum groups from multiple tribes including the Lakota, Cheyenne, and Anishinaabe nations.
ictnews.org · 25 Sept
Thriving
Tianjin University sets first global standard for herbal medicine
The ISO 21756:2026 standard includes quantifiable metrics for quality, establishing a benchmark for global production of single-herb TCM formula granules.
en.antaranews.com · 25 Sept
Belonging
Students preserve Aboriginal knowledge in new book
Students illustrated the book, which communicates Aboriginal knowledge of seasons and the land to new generations.
thewest.com.au · 25 Sept
Recovery
Black robin population recovers from near extinction in New Zealand
Only five black robins remained in the 1970s, but conservation efforts increased the population to 350 adult birds.
humanprogress.org · 22 Sept
Solutions
Police in Liège, Belgium arrest nearly 200 drug dealers
Police in Liège seized 6,764.44 grams of cannabis during the six-month operation.
dhnet.be · 25 Sept
Discovery
First solar system worlds formed from rock, not ice
Researchers determined that the earliest planetesimals in the outer solar system contained only 8% to 17% icy dust.
scitechdaily.com · 25 Sept
Thriving
Indonesia joins global effort to fight cybercrime
Indonesia joined 91 other countries in signing the UN Convention against Cybercrime, a treaty developed over six years since negotiations began in 2019.
en.antaranews.com · 25 Sept
Belonging
Moldovan teens revitalize community park in Iargara
The teens secured a 16,000 lei grant, approximately $880 USD, to fund their park revitalization project.
moldova.org · 25 Sept
Recovery
Guyana uses bamboo to reclaim old mining lands
Almost 500 bamboo plants were planted in Coomacka, Region 10, as part of the reforestation project.
inewsguyana.com · 23 Sept
Solutions
Chad prioritises girls’ education in new school year
Chad will award 60 out of 100 new scholarships to girls in the Moula department for the 2026-2027 school year.
alwihdainfo.com · 25 Sept
Discovery
Dominique Crenn earns three Michelin stars, stays grounded
Atelier Crenn earned three Michelin stars in 2018, making Dominique Crenn the first woman in North America to achieve this honor.
elfinanciero.com.mx · 25 Sept
Thriving
Croatia protects vulnerable from power disconnection
The new law requires suppliers to offer flexible payment plans and advise customers on managing energy debt.
n1info.hr · 25 Sept
Belonging
Pope Leon XIV addresses youth in France
80,000 young people gathered at Stade de France to hear Pope Leon XIV speak.
lalibre.be · 25 Sept
Recovery
Maine seabirds see record breeding year
Researchers identified a record 672 pairs of nesting Atlantic puffins on Seal Island in 2024.
themainemonitor.org · 21 Sept
Solutions
India accelerates rooftop solar power adoption
India added around 44.59 GW of renewable energy capacity during the previous financial year alone.
renewablewatch.in · 25 Sept
Discovery
Fathers of daughters prioritize romantic relationships
Fathers of daughters averaged an attachment score of 8.04 on a 9-point scale, compared to 7.37 for fathers of sons.
psypost.org · 25 Sept
Thriving
More German households receive housing assistance
Government spending on housing assistance in Germany reached 4.992 billion euros at the end of 2025, a record high since data collection began in 2005.
sueddeutsche.de · 25 Sept
Belonging
ICE raids separate LA family, causing trauma
ICE detained at least 373 car wash workers in the Los Angeles area between June 2025 and January 2026.
theguardian.com · 25 Sept
Recovery
Ethiopian woman inspires community to plant trees
Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative has planted 48 billion trees since 2019 and aims to reach 50 billion by 2030.
thecooldown.com · 21 Sept
Solutions
Chad project aims to support 1,500 families near lake
The project will provide assistance to a total of 3,500 children and families in Chad’s Lac province.
tchadinfos.com · 25 Sept
Discovery
Prague’s 19th century model now online
Antonín Langweil’s model recreates more than 2,000 buildings of Prague across an area of roughly 20 square meters.
expats.cz · 25 Sept
Thriving
Guinea Gulf island pays residents to protect environment
Mark Shuttleworth’s Faya Foundation distributes up to 6,250 dobras, around 250 euros, per quarter to Príncipe Island residents who protect the environment.
repubblica.it · 25 Sept
Belonging
Afghanistan war’s lingering responsibilities
Joe Laude’s organisation, Operation Allies Refuge Foundation, supports veterans struggling with moral injury through peer support, humanitarian service, research, and advocacy.
thediplomat.com · 25 Sept
Recovery
Māori-led project restores Aotea Great Barrier Island ecosystem
The Tū Mai Taonga project has already reduced the feral cat population in the northern area of Aotea Great Barrier Island to fewer than 15 cats, down from an estimated 2500.
rnz.co.nz · 23 Sept
Solutions
Luxembourg schools prioritize local, seasonal food
At least 15 farms in eastern Luxembourg are expected to access the “Natur genéissen” market by 2030.
lequotidien.lu · 25 Sept
Thriving
CommonGrid: open source registry maps US power grid
CommonGrid currently maps utilities and their service territories, alongside grid operators, power plants, transmission lines, substations, rates, wholesale pricing nodes, and over 76,000 public EV charging stations.
texturehq.com · 25 Sept
Belonging
Abu Dhabi childhood shaped by small moments
Murielle Hebbo Kalash’s father moved to the UAE in 1973, building a life there before her birth in 1991.
emirates247.com · 25 Sept
Recovery
Brazil establishes Amazon reserves amid highway plans
Brazil’s new reserves will protect more than 668,000 hectares of Amazon rainforest under a sustainable-use model.
news.mongabay.com · 22 Sept
Solutions
Andhra Pradesh revises textbooks to promote gender equality
Textbooks for first and second grade now show men performing 50% of household chores, a change from previous editions that only depicted women doing them.
hindustantimes.com · 25 Sept
Discovery
Dancer traveled from Joseon Korea to Paris, then returned home
Hippolyte Frandin published his memoir “En Coree” in 1904, providing the primary source of information about Lee Jin’s journey to Paris.
koreatimes.co.kr · 25 Sept
Thriving
St Luke’s Hospital plans major expansion to serve aging population
St Luke’s Hospital intends to add more than 60 inpatient palliative care beds at its Bukit Batok campus by early 2028.
straitstimes.com · 25 Sept
Belonging
Milwaukee studies Baltimore’s approach to community policing
Baltimore’s community policing plan includes community policing as a factor in officer evaluations, annual performance reviews, and promotions.
wisconsinwatch.org · 25 Sept
Recovery
Rhinos get new home in Botswana to boost population
Since 2003, the Black Rhino Range Expansion Project has helped grow the black rhino population from 2,500 to 6,800 animals.
nationalgeographic.nl · 22 Sept
Solutions
KOICA renews school facilities and hygiene education in Kyrgyzstan
KOICA has sent 58 volunteers across five groups to work on the project since 2025.
24.kg · 25 Sept
Discovery
Arthur Jafa examines Black history and modern violence
Arthur Jafa’s exhibition “I Am Tony” occupies two full levels of the New Museum in New York.
hyperallergic.com · 25 Sept
Thriving
Deprescribing: helping patients safely reduce medications
One in four older adults in Canada were taking 10 or more different classes of medication in 2021, increasing their risk of harmful drug interactions eightfold.
medicalxpress.com · 25 Sept
Belonging
Risimati Mathye shares life story to inspire readers
Mathye spent three years writing The Triumphant Mind, drawing on experiences with poverty, failure, and perseverance.
timeslive.co.za · 25 Sept
Recovery
Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab population rebounds after conservation efforts
The Chesapeake Bay’s blue crab population reached 349 million in the latest survey, a 46% increase over last year’s count.
goodnewsnetwork.org · 19 Sept
Solutions
Sri Lanka protects nearly 10,000 hectares of forest
Sri Lanka will add 9,538 hectares of forest to its existing reserves, bringing the total protected area under the “Wanaspathi” programme to around 65,000 hectares.
newswire.lk · 25 Sept
Discovery
Astronomers discover mysterious red dots in early universe
Astronomers discovered that the newly identified red dots are a million times more luminous than any star previously known.
gizmodo.com · 25 Sept
Thriving
Imaging the deceased advances paediatric autopsy practice
A 2018 study, the DRIFT trial, compared chest radiographs with computed tomography for detecting rib fractures in children, providing data to inform assessments of skeletal injury after death.
bioengineer.org · 25 Sept
Belonging
Anosike vows to revive agriculture in Abia State
Anosike committed to establishing a Traders Micro-finance Bank to provide cooperative financing for farmers in Abia State.
thisdaylive.com · 25 Sept
Recovery
Peru restores high-Andes ecosystems to secure water supply
The Yaku Pacha project planted 30,000 polylepis seedlings in its first year of operation, aiming to restore high-altitude forests that trap humidity and regulate water flow.
news.mongabay.com · 23 Sept
Solutions
India pilots BRICS mental health network to expand access
An estimated 197.3 million individuals in India were affected by mental health disorders in 2017.
indianexpress.com · 25 Sept
Discovery
African fashion finds value in unique cultural stories
Afreximbank’s Creative Africa Nexus program showcased 90 designers from 32 different African countries at international fashion weeks by the end of 2024.
allafrica.com · 25 Sept
Thriving
Fair wages benefit Italians and the environment
Between 1990 and 2026, real wages in Italy’s private sector decreased by an average of 6.6%, with a 40.8% decrease for the lowest-earning 10%.
italiachecambia.org · 25 Sept
Belonging
Romania’s Via Transilvanica trail will host cultural residencies
The Via Transilvanica trail spans 1,400 kilometers and crosses eight historical regions of Romania.
romania-insider.com · 25 Sept
Recovery
Arctic foxes successfully breed in Finland after decades
Researchers counted at least 11 arctic fox cubs in four litters in the Enontekiö region of Finland this summer.
hs.fi · 22 Sept
Solutions
Denmark compensates Greenlandic women harmed by forced IUDs
Patienterstatningen will pay each of the 122 Greenlandic women 300,000 kroner in compensation.
politiken.dk · 25 Sept
Discovery
Somi bridges African and Western jazz traditions
Somi became the first African woman nominated in a jazz category at the Grammy Awards in 2021.
newyorker.com · 25 Sept
Thriving
Nairobi libraries become community hubs for opportunity
Book Bunk has served over 140,000 free meals to library users, addressing a barrier to attendance for children.
reasonstobecheerful.world · 25 Sept
Belonging
Albany veteran’s life story to be published
Laurie Fraser served as Regimental Sergeant Major of the Special Air Services by 1974, a peak appointment within the army.
thewest.com.au · 25 Sept
Recovery
White stork population reaches new high in Austria
Conservationists counted 46 breeding pairs of white storks in the Marchegg wetlands this year, tying a record set in 1994.
noe.orf.at · 21 Sept
Solutions
Europe reduces shadow fleet by enforcing sanctions on tankers
The number of shadow fleet ships flying false flags fell from 101 in October 2025 to 45 by the end of June 2026, according to the CREA report.
kyivindependent.com · 25 Sept
Discovery
Peruvian research confirms painting by El Greco
Researchers identified the artist’s name, “Doménicos,” inscribed on the edge of a Bible within the painting through detailed analysis.
rpp.pe · 24 Sept
Thriving
Niger launches project to improve water access
The project plans to decrease open defecation rates in the Zinder region of Niger from 76.5% to 15%.
lesahel.org · 25 Sept
Belonging
Farmers in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta share meals in rice fields
Chi’s aunt would cook for dozens of workers, then he would row a small boat through the fields to deliver the meals.
news.tuoitre.vn · 25 Sept
Recovery
Woman protects Bornean elephants through community collaboration
Farina Othman’s work earned her the Whitley Award, a prestigious British prize for nature defenders.
sciencesetavenir.fr · 22 Sept
Solutions
Kosovo is mine-free, Germany quits fossil fuels, and new cat species discovered
The new test for womb cancer was 98.8% accurate in ruling out the disease in a trial involving 1,864 women.
positive.news · 25 Sept
Discovery
Ancient salt mine reveals 7,300 years of Austrian life
Miners were extracting 1.5 tons of salt per day from the Hallstatt mine by 1200 BCE.
unian.net · 24 Sept
Thriving
Ten-year-old develops smart cane, presents it to UN
STAMBHA, built from approximately $100 in parts, costs considerably less than commercially available smart canes which range from $850 to $1,150.
thelogicalindian.com · 25 Sept
Belonging
South Africans balance tradition with modern life
Mbuso Khoza said social media has changed how people engage with culture, leading some to publicly display cultural practices in pursuit of likes.
timeslive.co.za · 25 Sept
Recovery
Crested ibises released in China to expand habitat
Conservation efforts have increased the global population of crested ibises from just seven wild birds in 1981 to over 10,000 today.
humanprogress.org · 21 Sept
Solutions
Senegal ends power cuts after repairs to energy supply
Papa Toby Gaye committed to resolving the energy deficit and stabilising the network before the end of the week, following material acquisition for repairs.
seneweb.com · 25 Sept
Discovery
Switzerland returns ancestral remains to Chile
The remains include a woman who lived approximately 1,400 years ago and a younger person with a physical disability affecting their ability to walk.
elpais.com · 25 Sept
Thriving
Cancer vaccines: from treatment to prevention
Researchers have identified more than 2,000 antigens, substances that trigger an immune response, associated with cancer.
tanea.gr · 25 Sept
Belonging
Côte d’Ivoire celebrates yam festival to preserve Brong culture
Nanan Pagyahinin Dapa Kossounou Ababio spoke about the festival on September 24, 2026, in Bondoukou.
aip.ci · 25 Sept
Recovery
Black robin wins New Zealand’s Bird of the Year
Voters cast 98,920 validated votes in this year’s Bird of the Year election, with 88 percent coming from New Zealand.
rnz.co.nz · 20 Sept
Solutions
Vietnam’s floating homes protect residents from rising floodwaters
650 families in Tan Hoa Tourism Village now live in homes that rise with the floodwaters.
news.tuoitre.vn · 25 Sept
Discovery
Archaeologists unearth high-status tomb in ancient Etruscan city
Archaeologists discovered a bronze tripod inside the tomb that was originally crafted on the Greek island of Rhodes, just off the coast of Turkey.
livescience.com · 24 Sept
Belonging
Penang leaders mourn Reformasi veteran Idrus
Idrus received the Anugerah Khas Pengarah (Bersara) award from the Penang education department on July 15, recognising his work in education.
freemalaysiatoday.com · 25 Sept
Recovery
Brazilian reserve rehabilitates and releases wildlife
The reserve currently provides a specialized habitat for the rehabilitation of 14 giant anteaters.
ciclovivo.com.br · 22 Sept
Solutions
Spain reclaims land with 800-hectare forest
Francisco Mira y Botella and his team planted over 600,000 trees to create the 800-hectare forest.
goodnews-magazin.de · 25 Sept
Discovery
Dolls return home: an Australian community reclaims ancestral objects
The Manchester Museum returned 174 Dadikwakwa-kwa dolls to the Anindilyakwa people, objects traditionally used to educate children about their heritage.
hyperallergic.com · 24 Sept
Belonging
Tractor drivers power Pune’s Ganesh festival immersion
An 80-year-old man continues to volunteer as a tractor driver for many hours each year, motivated by his devotion to the Ganesh festival.
indianexpress.com · 25 Sept
Recovery
Zoo’s car trip triggers rare snail breeding
The zoo discovered about 12 egg pods during the six-hour drive from Wales, meaning the snails began reproducing while still in transit.
bbc.co.uk · 23 Sept
Solutions
Organ transplants offer second chances in Argentina
In 2025, Argentina achieved a donation rate of 20.54 donors per million inhabitants, a historically high number for the country.
lanacion.com.ar · 25 Sept
Discovery
Roman city unearthed in Austria after two millennia
The amphitheater within the city could accommodate approximately 8,000 people, comparable in size to the one in Carnuntum, an important Roman city.
vol.at · 24 Sept
Thriving
Wike advances long-delayed road project in Nigeria’s capital
After 16 years of delays, the Apo. Karshi Road project is expected to be handed over in November 2026.
dailyintelnewspaper.com · 25 Sept
Belonging
Swallows RFC celebrates 115 years of rugby and black player development
Swallows RFC is older than South Africa’s oldest political party, the ANC.
timeslive.co.za · 25 Sept
Recovery
India’s cheetah population grows as mother raises new cubs
India’s cheetah population now includes 36 individuals born within the country.
thebetterindia.com · 21 Sept
Solutions
Uruguay’s EV sales surge, claiming majority of market
Electric vehicles accounted for 56% of all vehicle sales in Uruguay during August, with fully electric vehicles making up 51% of that total.
cleantechnica.com · 25 Sept
Discovery
Parisians destroyed their city to resist Caesar, archaeologists find evidence
Carbon dating revealed the fort was built sometime between 200 BCE and 10 BCE.
gizmodo.com · 24 Sept
Thriving
Philippines pardons woman once facing execution
Mary Jane Veloso faced a firing squad in Indonesia more than ten years ago before her execution was postponed.
nytimes.com · 25 Sept
Belonging
Dayak elder shares environmental messages through oral tradition
Martha Haran reached the age of 70 in September, continuing to perform the traditional Dayak Kayan art of telimaa.
mongabay.co.id · 25 Sept
Recovery
Estonia's rewilding effort faces new challenge from fox
Researchers released 20 garden dormice onto Suur‑Pakri Island, and observed more than half were still alive after a few weeks.
news.err.ee · 20 Sept
Solutions
Electric cars surpass combustion engines in EU sales
Norway registered battery electric models for approximately 98.7 percent of its new car registrations in August 2026.
vol.at · 24 Sept
Discovery
Cave in Gran Canaria served as both granary and burial site
Researchers identified more than 8,000 insect remains within the cave, providing clues about its changing function over time.
eldiario.es · 24 Sept
Thriving
Guatemala advances cervical cancer fight with new agreement
The new molecular platforms will detect HPV DNA with 98.1% accuracy, significantly exceeding the 48.5% effectiveness of traditional methods.
prensalibre.com · 24 Sept
Belonging
International pioneers gather in Netherlands to explore Bioregional regeneration
Joe Brewer and Penny Heiple hope to create a worldwide network of 1,000 Bioregional Learning Centers focused on regenerating local areas.
duurzaam-ondernemen.nl · 25 Sept
Recovery
Record turtle nests found near major Indian port project
The 2025-’26 nesting season saw 889 leatherback turtle nests recorded in Galathea Bay, the highest number documented in the region in four decades.
scroll.in · 21 Sept
Solutions
UK scheme provides 14 million free bus journeys for families
Over 1.7 million children rode buses on the Bee Network in Greater Manchester this summer, an increase of 748,000 passengers compared to last year.
gov.uk · 24 Sept
Belonging
Husband takes on school volunteering as kids enter high school
The mother volunteered at her children’s school for 12 years before her husband began taking on volunteer roles.
businessinsider.com · 25 Sept
Recovery
Galapagos Islands welcome back giant tortoises after 175 years
Researchers estimate each tortoise can consume up to 225 kilograms of vegetation annually, dispersing seeds over long distances through slow digestion.
exame.com · 19 Sept
Solutions
Widow’s sale created Pisgah National Forest
Edith Vanderbilt sold 86,700 acres of land to the federal government for $433,500, which equates to $5.00 per acre.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com · 24 Sept
Thriving
Medical scheme aims to address health disparities in New Zealand
More than 100 Māori and Pacific students now enter the University of Auckland’s medical school each year, compared to 15 to 20 in 2005.
thespinoff.co.nz · 25 Sept
Belonging
Newcastle fan supports Zambian footballers and community
Crispin Mason-Jones distributed unwanted football kit to over 25 schools and hundreds of children around Mfuwe, Zambia.
bbc.co.uk · 25 Sept
Recovery
Bolivian community uses science to protect chiquitano forest
The community network monitors weather and coordinates burns, reducing fires near Peniel by an unspecified amount since adopting the daily monitoring system.
es.mongabay.com · 22 Sept
Solutions
Taiwan’s voucher program boosts pet registration
The voucher program led to the registration of an additional 18,500 cats and dogs across Taiwan.
taipeitimes.com · 25 Sept
Discovery
Jain merchants thrived through Mughal India and beyond
The Jhaveri family has remained a significant business presence in Ahmedabad for over 14 generations, spanning more than five centuries of political change.
scroll.in · 24 Sept
Thriving
China’s AI weather system aids Pakistan’s climate resilience
China plans to provide 5,000 AI training opportunities and enable 30 countries to use the MAZU meteorological warning system over the next five years.
eco-business.com · 25 Sept
Belonging
Argentine dance community honors pioneers and addresses concerns
Alicia Sanguinetti found that digital program links began failing as early as 2023, with many returning an “error 404” message.
lanacion.com.ar · 25 Sept
Recovery
Hà Tĩnh uses Formosa compensation to restore marine ecosystem
The project will deploy 9,000 artificial reef blocks across 8 square kilometers of coastline.
tuoitre.vn · 21 Sept
Solutions
Spain invests €265 million in pumped hydro storage
Spain will add almost 49.9 GWh of pumped hydro storage capacity with this investment.
pv-magazine.com · 25 Sept
Discovery
New scans suggest hidden chambers near King Tut’s tomb
Researchers mapped over 1,200 variations in Earth’s gravitational field to identify potential hidden chambers near King Tut’s tomb.
zmescience.com · 24 Sept
Recovery
White stork population in Japan set to surpass 1000
As of late August, Japan’s wild white stork population numbered 728 individuals, with nearly 200 new fledglings this breeding season.
mainichi.jp · 22 Sept
Solutions
N'Djamena police fight public uncleanliness
The municipal health police began operating in N'Djamena, Chad, under arrêté n°0108/CV/NDJ/SG/DAES/2026, established on May 15, 2026.
alwihdainfo.com · 24 Sept
Discovery
Elephants in Kenya use plants to heal themselves and others
Elephants in the study used 35 different plant species, and local people confirmed 25 of those plants have medicinal effects.
ct24.ceskatelevize.cz · 25 Sept
Thriving
Zhejiang university drives walnut industry for rural prosperity
The digital platform established by Zhejiang Agricultural and Forestry University integrates data from 15 departments and over 15 million data points related to the entire walnut industry chain.
news.sciencenet.cn · 24 Sept
Belonging
97-year-old Brazilian woman impresses with piano skills
Maria Aparecida Figueiredo Álfaro performed “Only You” from memory at age 97, without needing to read sheet music.
sonoticiaboa.com.br · 25 Sept
Solutions
Iceland launches screening for child abuse
A pilot program in Iceland revealed that 14% of children reported experiencing abuse, while 4% reported recent abuse.
ruv.is · 25 Sept
Belonging
USP seminar links resilience to Indigenous knowledge
The seminar brought together research on rural and urban experiences in Papua New Guinea to better understand the links between environmental change, resource development, and people’s livelihoods.
postcourier.com.pg · 25 Sept
Recovery
Deer escape flooding in China and revive a species
A flood in 1998 enabled 36 deer to escape a Chinese nature reserve, ultimately contributing to a wild population exceeding 500 individuals by 2009.
unian.net · 19 Sept
Solutions
California laws address battery fires, landfill heat, and nitrous oxide
California can now fine landfills up to $100,000 for certain violations related to elevated subsurface temperatures.
thecooldown.com · 25 Sept
Thriving
Liberian lawyer Alfred Brownell wins global environmental award
The Kigali Amendment, championed by Durwood Zaelke, could potentially avoid up to 0.5°C of warming by 2100.
allafrica.com · 24 Sept
Solutions
Cameroon advances banana industry with EU funding
The European Union invested more than CFAF 31 billion in Cameroon’s banana sector through its Banana Accompanying Measures Program since 2013.
businessincameroon.com · 25 Sept
Discovery
Else Marie Pade: from Danish Resistance fighter to electronic music pioneer
Else Marie Pade composed music while imprisoned during World War II, eventually receiving writing materials from the camp Commandant.
openculture.com · 25 Sept
Thriving
Boston teens earn while fighting hunger
The Food Project’s summer program will grow 200,000 pounds of food this year.
thecooldown.com · 24 Sept
Recovery
Antarctic ozone hole reaches twenty-year low
The ozone hole in 2025 was one of the least intense in more than twenty years, according to analysis of the cycle of ozone destruction.
perfil.com · 21 Sept
Solutions
Madrid completes over 3,300 affordable rental homes
Madrid allocated 811 million euros to public housing between 2020 and 2023.
20minutos.es · 24 Sept
Discovery
AI helps decipher ancient texts from Vesuvio
The AI is working with papyrus fragments carbonized almost 2000 years ago by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
derstandard.at · 24 Sept
Thriving
Michael Jordan funds medical clinics to serve vulnerable communities
Michael Jordan’s donations funded clinics that have already provided assistance to more than 4,500 patients.
lanacion.com.ar · 24 Sept
Belonging
Palestinian children find voice through art in West Bank
Around 600 children currently attend the Rommana art centre in the West Bank.
straitstimes.com · 25 Sept
Recovery
Cranes return to Ireland with peatland restoration
The Peatland Climate Action Scheme aims to restore 81,000 acres of Irish peatland at 80 different sites.
rewilding.org · 18 Sept
Discovery
Kenyan elephants treat themselves with forest plants
Researchers observed a mother elephant preparing a paste from the Angurweet plant and feeding it to her calf as a stomach remedy.
klix.ba · 24 Sept
Thriving
Denver residence supports college students facing homelessness
The Dax Program has helped 494 students find housing in Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and New York since it began in 2015.
chalkbeat.org · 25 Sept
Discovery
Egyptian archaeologists unearth Roman-era tomb in Western Desert
Archaeologists found a stone funerary plaque with a 19-line Greek poem dedicated to a man named “Pesischtis,” who may have been a judge, dating to the late 3rd and early 4th centuries AD.
skynewsarabia.com · 24 Sept
Thriving
MrBeast builds village in Ghana to combat child labor
MrBeast spent $10 million to build the village of Abna Dakwa in Ghana, including housing, a school, and a farm.
thecooldown.com · 25 Sept
Belonging
SOTA International provides water to schools in Ghana
SOTA International spent GH¢48,000 to fund the new borehole at Kwanfinfi Basic School.
thechronicle.com.gh · 25 Sept
Recovery
Ethiopia transforms agriculture, eyes food sovereignty
Ethiopia planted 805.3 million seedlings in a single 12-hour campaign in 2026, with over 26.2 million people participating.
fanamc.com · 21 Sept
Solutions
Former golf course becomes bird haven on UK coast
Volunteers have planted 36,000 native shrubs, including sea-buckthorn, blackthorn, and gorse, to provide shelter for migrating birds.
theguardian.com · 25 Sept
Discovery
Man who lived through Norman conquest gets a face
The man lived for thirteen years following the Norman conquest of England nearly one thousand years ago.
idnes.cz · 24 Sept
Thriving
South Africa boosts early grade reading with new catalogue
The new catalogue will provide at least 40 shared readers per classroom, and one individual reader per child, a first for the South African Foundation Phase.
timeslive.co.za · 25 Sept
Recovery
Otter returns to Bronx River after a century
The Bronx River has seen a return of wildlife after 25 years of restoration work, with beavers returning as early as 2007.
popsci.com · 18 Sept
Solutions
Vadodara children resume daily milk after payment dispute
The anganwadis require approximately 5,500 milk pouches each day to serve the children.
indianexpress.com · 24 Sept
Thriving
South Korea and Mexico revise investment treaty
South Korea and Mexico began revising their investment treaty in 2019, completing the process seven years later in September 2026.
hankyung.com · 25 Sept
Belonging
Rural America faces development, Political Shifts
The Home-Based Child Care Emergency Fund provided between $800 and $1,500 in grants to 89 caregivers affected by Hurricane Helene.
dailyyonder.com · 25 Sept
Recovery
Ozone hole shrinks to near-record low thanks to Global Action
UV radiation has increased by as much as 20% in some parts of Europe since the mid-1990s.
phys.org · 18 Sept
Solutions
Cuban woman surprises mother with solar panels during blackouts
A complete solar system on the informal market in Cuba can cost up to $6,000.
cubaheadlines.com · 24 Sept
Discovery
Victorian hairwork collection finds New home in Brooklyn
Leila Cohoon amassed around 3,000 hairwork antiques over the course of her collecting career.
theartnewspaper.com · 24 Sept
Thriving
Uzbekistan halves poverty rate in four years
Uzbekistan lifted approximately 3.7 million people out of poverty between 2021 and 2025.
humanprogress.org · 24 Sept
Belonging
San communities demand control over their history
Researchers interviewed elders in San communities and recorded their stories in their own languages as part of an oral history project.
namibian.com.na · 24 Sept
Recovery
Toronto park transforms from wasteland to wildlife haven
Tommy Thompson Park, built on a former waste dump, now supports 336 species of birds and 400 plant species.
theglobeandmail.com · 17 Sept
Solutions
Solar power surges in developing nations, creating challenges
An estimated 96 percent of solar capacity in Nigeria is currently off-grid, not connected to the central electricity system.
e360.yale.edu · 24 Sept
Discovery
New cat species discovered, more may follow
Genetic analysis revealed the tilcayo cat diverged from other tiger cats around 1.4 million years ago.
news.mongabay.com · 24 Sept
Thriving
Gold Fields Ghana Foundation delivers water to Brahabobom
The completed water system features a 40,000-litre storage tank to serve the community of Brahabobom.
thechronicle.com.gh · 25 Sept
Recovery
University of Galway aids coral reef restoration in Atlantic
Each 3D-printed reef structure weighs around 600kg and measures 80cm high by 100cm in diameter.
thejournal.ie · 20 Sept
Solutions
Ethiopia transforms into major wheat producer, signaling African food security
Ethiopia’s president addressed the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York to share news of the country’s agricultural transformation.
fanamc.com · 24 Sept
Discovery
Lithuanian castle reveals rare renaissance wall paintings
The restoration at Siesikų Castle uncovered paintings dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries, created by famous European artists.
lrt.lt · 24 Sept
Thriving
Vietnamese doctor becomes cancer treatment ambassador
The Oncidium Foundation currently has more than 140 professional ambassadors representing 63 countries worldwide.
news.tuoitre.vn · 25 Sept
Belonging
Kayapó people block illegal mining in Brazil
The area impacted by illegal mining within the Baú Indigenous Territory has grown from 150 hectares in 2017 to 332 hectares in 2025.
apublica.org · 25 Sept
Recovery
Acoustic devices halve whale entanglements in Peruvian fishing nets
The study estimated the average cost of a damaged fishing net for fishermen at 127.1 USD, and a completely lost net at 578.5 USD.
elcomercio.pe · 20 Sept
Discovery
Ancient teeth reveal herding practices on Uzbekistan’s Silk Road
Researchers were able to identify the diets of 12 sheep and four goats from the excavated teeth at Kafir Kala.
timesca.com · 24 Sept
Solutions
Romania to require digital gradebooks in schools
Bănățean National College in Timișoara has used an electronic gradebook system for several years, allowing teachers to input data accessible on any phone or tablet.
romania-insider.com · 24 Sept
Discovery
Elephants in Kenya use medicinal plants to heal themselves
The study identified 35 different plant species used by elephants, 25 of which are locally known for their medicinal properties.
bbc.com · 25 Sept
Thriving
Zambia and US expand Peace Corps collaboration
Zambia reached HIV targets of 98-98-97, surpassing the global 95-95-95 goals.
diggers.news · 25 Sept
Belonging
Chad family appoints new canton chief after father’s death
Daoud Ahmat Abdramane led the Kibet Angrep canton for 27 years, taking over from his father in 1999.
alwihdainfo.com · 24 Sept
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Recovery
New Zealand kakapo population reaches high after breeding success
The kakapo population has reached 325 individuals, a number not seen in approximately 75 years.
smithsonianmag.com · 17 Sept
Solutions
Ecuador receives $800 million for local infrastructure
The Banco Mundial will distribute a total of $800 million to Ecuadorian municipalities and prefectures over a period of ten years.
elcomercio.com · 25 Sept
Discovery
New armored dinosaur species found in Japan hints at ancient migration
The newly discovered Nipponopelta yezoensis fossils are only the third nodosaurid species ever found in Asia.
livescience.com · 24 Sept
Thriving
World Cleanup Day 2026 focuses on changing habits
Between 2018 and the end of 2025, 139 million people from 211 countries and territories participated in World Cleanup Day, collecting over 870,000 tonnes of waste.
baltictimes.com · 25 Sept
Solutions
Fund boosts UK electrical recycling access
The Electricals Recycling Fund has granted over £3.5 million to 92 pilot projects across the UK since its launch.
circularonline.co.uk · 25 Sept
Discovery
Machine learning maps Hindu and Buddhist deities
The Hindu Chinnamasta and Buddhist Chinnamunda deities shared a near-identical mathematical coordinate, with a Gower distance of 0.288 for visual comparison and 0.068 for semantic comparison.
arxiv.org · 24 Sept
Thriving
Kentucky breaks ground on inclusive housing community
Choice Landing will be the first community in Kentucky to pursue Kelsey Certification, a standard that evaluates how well inclusion is built into a property's design and operations.
disabled-world.com · 24 Sept
Belonging
Soldier missing since 1918 finally named in Belgium
Second Lieutenant Frank Fleming was listed as missing for over a century before researchers confirmed his burial site in Belgium.
gov.uk · 24 Sept
Recovery
Banks Peninsula trust maps biodiversity for conservation
The Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust surveyed 500 hectares of land just two weeks before flooding in February, creating a record of the landscape before and after the event.
rnz.co.nz · 18 Sept
Solutions
California sends energy bill credits to millions of homes
The California Climate Credit will provide up to $100 in bill reductions for some customers of San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) between August and September.
elcomercio.pe · 24 Sept
Discovery
Indian film from Nagaland gains path to the Oscars
The film features a cast largely comprised of first-time actors, with most of the performers originating from the Konyak community.
bbc.co.uk · 24 Sept
Thriving
Mary Jane Veloso freed after sixteen years on death row
Mary Jane Veloso was sentenced to death for possessing 2.6 kilograms of heroin found in her suitcase in Indonesia in 2010.
rappler.com · 25 Sept
Belonging
Soldier missing since 1918 finally named in Belgium
Private George Pert’s grave remained unidentified for 108 years following his death on September 22, 1918.
gov.uk · 24 Sept
Thriving
HEAL Data Platform accelerates addiction research
The HEAL Data Platform currently provides access to data from over one thousand studies funded under the HEAL Initiative.
arxiv.org · 25 Sept
Recovery
Volunteers protect Iranian deer through community conservation
Volunteers monitor maral deer habitat across forests spanning from the Azerbaijan-Iran borderland to Golestan National Park in eastern Iran.
therevelator.org · 18 Sept
Solutions
UK government’s digital tools aid job seekers
Approximately 20,000 people have used the DWP’s Work Hub CV builder since its launch in June.
gov.uk · 24 Sept
Discovery
New prehistoric species found in Tanzania challenges dinosaur history
The Dinodontosaurus isiyavamanda weighed approximately 200 kilograms and measured over two meters in length.
lalibre.be · 24 Sept
Thriving
Kogi State increases student bursary funding by 150 percent
Kogi State is distributing N75,000 to each medical student, a 150 percent increase over the N18,000 they previously received.
punchng.com · 25 Sept
Belonging
Pupils in South Africa code sign language dictionary
Fewer than 40% of deaf pupils in South Africa complete Grade 12, according to a 2024 report by Equal Education.
timeslive.co.za · 25 Sept
Recovery
Malaysia’s conservationist protects Borneo’s elephants
Bornean elephants have lost more than 60% of their habitat in Sabah over the last 40 years due to logging and oil palm expansion.
freemalaysiatoday.com · 21 Sept
Solutions
Tamil Nadu plants one crore palm seeds to protect waterways
Tamil Nadu plans to plant one crore palm seeds, roughly one seed for every 75 people in the state, to stabilize waterways and prevent erosion.
thehindu.com · 24 Sept
Discovery
Bats evolved in Europe, study finds
A 55-million-year-old bat fossil, Australonycteris, was found in Queensland, Australia, proving bats spread from Europe to other continents.
solidot.org · 24 Sept
Belonging
Country singer shares music and dreams with First Nations students
Desiree Dorian won Album of the Year and Female Artist of The Year at the 2025 Manitoba Country Music Awards.
ictnews.org · 24 Sept
Recovery
Giant anteater’s return signals hope for Argentina’s ecosystems
Passive restoration efforts at Alma Guaraní led to a 30-50% increase in ant abundance, a crucial food source for the giant anteater, compared to areas without restoration.
news.mongabay.com · 17 Sept
Solutions
In Vietnam, Orbis funds free eye surgery for children
Orbis funded free surgery for 31 children with strabismus and vision disorders at the Central Pediatrics Hospital in Hanoi.
vnexpress.net · 25 Sept
Belonging
Family fights to keep home in New Zealand drama
The show’s dialogue includes 30% te reo Māori, reflecting a commitment to Māori language and culture.
thespinoff.co.nz · 24 Sept
Recovery
Taiwan restores farmland after river overflow
Restored cornfields in Hualien County produced ears weighing up to 262 grams, compared to 39 grams per ear on fields without organic fertilizers.
taipeitimes.com · 19 Sept
Solutions
South Korea’s namhae funds basic income to boost local economy
Residents of Namhae County spent 76.1% of the 38.6 billion won in basic income distributed as of July.
yna.co.kr · 24 Sept
Discovery
Tajik marble makes international debut in Italy
The Poymazar marble deposit is located in a region where approximately 93% of Tajikistan’s territory is covered by mountains.
asiaplus.news · 25 Sept
Thriving
Gastric cancer surgery advances from open operations to AI
A seven-year multicenter trial showed that intravenous ferric carboxymaltose significantly improved hemoglobin levels and reduced the need for blood transfusions in surgical patients.
bioengineer.org · 24 Sept
Recovery
Las Tablas de Daimiel wetlands see improved water levels and bird reproduction
Las Tablas de Daimiel recorded between 1,350 and 1,400 breeding pairs of red crested pochard this year.
efeverde.com · 18 Sept
Solutions
West Yorkshire crime victims to receive £11.4 million in funding
The government will also provide £8.7 million to Rape Crisis England & Wales to maintain a 24/7 support helpline.
gov.uk · 24 Sept
Thriving
Brazilian biologist honored for bird conservation work
Pedro Develey led the Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas program for BirdLife International in Brazil, a network encompassing the largest conservation organizations globally.
conexaoplaneta.com.br · 24 Sept
Belonging
Mahama tells UN every person shares a common humanity
Mahama speaks six languages, Gonja, Akan, Ga, Hausa, Ewe, and English, reflecting the diverse cultures he grew up with in Ghana.
ghanaiantimes.com.gh · 24 Sept
Recovery
Youth movement restores forests across 76 nations
Plant-for-the-Planet has facilitated the planting of more than 36 million trees directly, and its platform has funded over 107 million trees through partner organizations.
happyeconews.com · 21 Sept
Solutions
France’s energy savings certificates shift to decarbonization
By 2030, the CEE program aims to achieve 5,250 terawatt-hours of cumulative energy savings.
linfodurable.fr · 24 Sept
Discovery
Vietnamese speech corpus unites dialects and deepfake detection
The VietPrism corpus contains nearly 50% code-switching, natural occurrences of both Vietnamese and English in the same utterance, totaling almost 497 hours of mixed-language speech.
arxiv.org · 25 Sept
Thriving
Chad aims to eliminate polio and boost vaccinations
Chad increased its vaccination coverage from 41 percent in 2017 to 71 percent in 2025.
alwihdainfo.com · 24 Sept
Belonging
Singer revives childhood memories for nursing home resident
Abbey Neves began performing in nursing homes last year, a venture that has profoundly changed her life and allowed her to witness the power of music firsthand.
upworthy.com · 24 Sept
Recovery
Peruvian conservationists protect critically endangered crocodiles
The Tuna Carranza Aquaculture Center currently protects 321 Tumbes crocodiles in northern Peru.
es.mongabay.com · 20 Sept
Discovery
Bats originate and flourish in Europe, research shows
The study analyzed genomes from 103 bat species, including 42 new complete genome assemblies.
aawsat.com · 24 Sept
Thriving
AI-powered home learning bridges global teacher gap
The system can generate learning content at the pace of natural speech while costing roughly one US cent of electricity per study hour.
arxiv.org · 25 Sept
Belonging
Food forest cultivates community in Malaysia
Residents have planted more than 80 different species of vegetables, fruits, and herbs in the food forest.
freemalaysiatoday.com · 25 Sept
Recovery
Arctic fox population rebounds in Scandinavia
The arctic fox population in Sweden, Norway, and Finland grew from an estimated 40 to 60 individuals to 400 to 500 in under three decades.
sydsvenskan.se · 20 Sept
Discovery
Play brings Sarmiento’s complex legacy to the stage
Juan Leyrado portrays Domingo Faustino Sarmiento in a play built around 200 years of writings, including the influential work Facundo.
perfil.com · 24 Sept
Thriving
Ensemble with disabilities to perform in US after national win
The fundraising campaign for the ensemble’s US tour collected 312 million won, exceeding the initial goal of 100 million won.
yna.co.kr · 25 Sept
Belonging
Folktale tells how bride became a goddess in Chilika Lake
The boat carried Jai to her new home on Parikud Island after she said goodbye to her birth family at dawn.
scroll.in · 24 Sept
Solutions
Rwanda and Germany fund program to increase women in tech
The project aims to increase the proportion of female scholarship beneficiaries in Rwanda’s TVET schools to 70 percent.
newtimes.co.rw · 24 Sept
Discovery
Lotte Reiniger created first feature animation
Lotte Reiniger and her team created approximately 250,000 individual frames for “The Adventures of Prince Achmed.”
tagesschau.de · 24 Sept
Thriving
Sri lankan embryologist wins Trailblazer award
Himashi Ruwanthika Hapangama’s work has enabled more than 450 families in Sri Lanka to have children.
newswire.lk · 25 Sept
Belonging
Opinion: night and laughter after September 11th
Zohran Mamdani reportedly spent 34 million dollars attempting to refocus media coverage ahead of the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks.
observador.pt · 24 Sept
Solutions
Nigeria extends poverty reduction program to Oyo State
The initial phase of the NPRGS program will provide training to 1,200 youths across Nigeria.
vanguardngr.com · 24 Sept
Discovery
Roman treasure unearthed by metal detector in Germany
Archaeologists uncovered the largest Roman-era coin hoard in Germany, dating from the time of Emperor Hadrian.
derstandard.at · 24 Sept
Thriving
Cancer deaths decline in the US thanks to Research
Between 1991 and 2024, cancer death rates in the US fell by 35%, which corresponds to approximately 4.8 million fewer deaths.
protothema.gr · 24 Sept
Belonging
Wayne Rooney discovers Jewish ancestry during Auschwitz visit
Wayne Rooney’s great-grandmother is believed to have fled Poland for Liverpool with the original surname Greenburg.
jpost.com · 24 Sept
Recovery
DP World restores mangroves and sees high survival rate
Approximately 48% of the mangrove seedlings planted showed developing aerial roots, a sign of continued growth and adaptation.
dominicantoday.com · 17 Sept
Solutions
DOE invests billions in advanced grid technologies
Utilities will match the $1.9 billion federal investment with $3.35 billion of their own funds, bringing total investment in grid upgrades to $5.25 billion.
canarymedia.com · 24 Sept
Discovery
Lost fragment reveals details of world’s oldest peace treaty
The Treaty of Kadesh, signed more than 3,000 years ago, specified that returned fugitives would not have their tongues pulled out, eyes gouged, ears or feet cut off, or homes destroyed.
zmescience.com · 23 Sept
Thriving
Peru recognizes projects advancing Sustainable Development Goals
The Banco de Crédito del Perú financed 56 educational infrastructure projects since 2013, investing over 596 million soles.
elcomercio.pe · 25 Sept
Recovery
Controlled burns protect giant sequoias from wildfires
Prescribed burns reduced the odds of a giant sequoia dying in the recent wildfires by approximately 77 percent.
scitechdaily.com · 17 Sept
Solutions
Mozambique improves public services with international support
Partner municipalities increased their own-source revenues by 54% through program initiatives.
clubofmozambique.com · 24 Sept
Discovery
Scientists reconstruct face of ancient human ancestor
The reconstructed skull has an estimated brain cavity volume of 1,364 milliliters, consistent with the size of modern human brains.
sci.news · 23 Sept
Belonging
Women March in historic roles at Belgium’s saint-Feuillen
Félicien Rops, a 19th-century artist, described the Saint-Feuillen march as involving 10,000 men dressed in military attire from the Napoleonic era.
dhnet.be · 24 Sept
Recovery
Mexico restores bison to desert ecosystem after 200 years
Fundación Pro Cuatrociénegas relocated 48 bison to El Santuario Wildlife Reserve last year to help restore the landscape.
goodnewsnetwork.org · 16 Sept
Solutions
Vienna successfully addresses housing shortage with public housing
Approximately 220,000 Gemeindebau apartments house around half a million people in Vienna, representing a quarter of the city’s total population.
tagesschau.de · 24 Sept
Discovery
Czech lake reveals gravestones from lost village
The recovered gravestones date back as far as 1849, revealing a history of the village before it was submerged by the Lipno reservoir.
expats.cz · 24 Sept
Thriving
Nigerian pastor receives first robotic surgery at local hospital
Pastor Idachama was discharged from the hospital less than 24 hours after undergoing a radical prostatectomy with robotic assistance.
punchng.com · 25 Sept
Recovery
Ladakh captures glacier meltwater to revive arid farmlands
The four ponds at Spituk Farka will initially store 60 lakh litres of glacier meltwater, with a total capacity of nearly 24 million litres.
thehindu.com · 17 Sept
Solutions
Chennai removes over 2,300 kg of waste to control disease
Chennai’s corporation removed 1,773.6 kg of unused articles from its fifteen zones to reduce mosquito breeding grounds.
thehindu.com · 24 Sept
Discovery
Udi Christians resume worship in Azerbaijan’s Karabakh monasteries
Azerbaijan’s government programme focuses on preserving Christian sites including Gandzasar monastery, built between 1216 and 1238.
euronews.com · 24 Sept
Thriving
Mali promotes local languages to boost literacy and sovereignty
The event included members of Mali’s National Transition Council, the prefect of Kati, and the secretary general of the local municipality.
malijet.com · 25 Sept
Belonging
Family faces future Alzheimer’s risk with genetic testing
Cynthia and her husband underwent more than a year of unsuccessful procedures attempting selective embryo transfer before conceiving a child naturally.
theglobeandmail.com · 25 Sept
Recovery
Mountain lions revitalize ecosystem near San Francisco
Researchers observed a drop in deer activity as mountain lion visits to Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve increased from 2015 to 2020.
scitechdaily.com · 17 Sept
Solutions
Hungary overhauls energy efficiency program to curb abuse
Improving insulation across Hungarian homes could save approximately one billion cubic meters of gas during the winter months.
telex.hu · 24 Sept
Discovery
Battle of Stamford Bridge site identified after 960 years
Detectorists discovered an array of 11th-century weaponry, including spear points, arrow tips, and axe heads, confirming the location of the Battle of Stamford Bridge.
theguardian.com · 25 Sept
Thriving
Ghanaian language speech recognition improves adolescent healthcare
Fine-tuning Qwen3-ASR-0.6B reduced word error rate for Ewe from 109.3% to 64.8%, a 44.5 percentage point drop.
arxiv.org · 25 Sept
Belonging
Concordia centers aid children facing poverty in Kosovo
Concordia’s centers provide the only warm meal of the day for most of the 120 children and teenagers they serve daily in Kosovo.
noe.orf.at · 24 Sept
Recovery
Eagles return to England after centuries of absence
Fifty-six young white-tailed eagles have been released into the wild as part of the ongoing reintroduction project.
bbc.co.uk · 16 Sept
Solutions
Johannesburg powers informal settlements with solar microgrids
The Amarasta solar microgrid generated 133,107.2kWh of electricity in 2025, though its system availability decreased to 50.96% due to illegal connections.
businessday.co.za · 24 Sept
Discovery
Argentinian museum unearths South America’s longest mastodon tusk
The newly discovered mastodon tusk measures 2.34 meters long, making it the longest of its kind ever found in South America.
lanacion.com.ar · 24 Sept
Thriving
Scientists link illegal mining to malaria surge in Amazon
A one percent increase in illegal mining area within the Yanomami Indigenous Territory correlated with a 24 percent increase in monthly malaria cases.
brasil.mongabay.com · 25 Sept
Recovery
Morocco launches program to save endangered bird
Conservationists hatched several eggs in captivity in 2026, creating the first breeding group of Turnix d’Andalousie raised in Morocco.
yabiladi.com · 18 Sept
Solutions
Estonia develops digital identity system for AI agents
Estonia plans to allow AI agents to make payments up to 100 euros on behalf of individuals without personal confirmation.
lrt.lt · 24 Sept
Discovery
New amphibian species named for two jeans
The Jeanerpeton mazonensis fossil preserves details as small as tiny “belly ribs” called gastralia.
popsci.com · 24 Sept
Thriving
Investigations can drive change by finding fixable problems
After a reporter’s investigation, the Texas Legislature passed a new law clarifying exceptions to abortion bans and directing the state medical board to train doctors on life-threatening conditions.
poynter.org · 24 Sept
Belonging
Britain’s oldest dancer leads flash mob at 100
A video of Gilbert dancing amassed over 3 million views earlier this year after going viral online.
nicenews.com · 24 Sept
Recovery
Wild dogs travel thousands of kilometers for mates in Africa
Researchers documented a 4,126-kilometer journey by three male African wild dogs, a distance longer than any previously recorded African mammal migration.
allafrica.com · 17 Sept
Solutions
Johannesburg will cancel over one billion rand in customer debt
Johannesburg approved R674.4 million in debt relief for beneficiaries of the Extended Social Package program.
citizen.co.za · 24 Sept
Discovery
Conservation must empower local communities to succeed
Liisa Varumo’s research included four scientific articles examining biodiversity offsets and place-based conservation in Finland and Colombia.
phys.org · 24 Sept
Thriving
Mexican student builds sound-based fire extinguisher
Vortex-Tech, the sound-based fire extinguisher, operates using frequencies around 30 Hz.
novinky.cz · 24 Sept
Recovery
Water voles return to Surrey after decades of loss
Surrey Wildlife Trust introduced 30 water voles to a reserve, continuing a project aiming to bring back a species locally extinct since the early 2000s.
bbc.co.uk · 16 Sept
Solutions
Wolves expand territory in Belgium, increasing aid for farmers
The Permanent Presence Zone for wolves around Saint-Hubert now covers 10,019 additional hectares.
rtbf.be · 24 Sept
Discovery
Photographs prompt viewers to question seeing
Milton Rogovin photographed residents of Buffalo, New York’s Lower West Side neighborhood three times over a period spanning decades.
hyperallergic.com · 24 Sept
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Belonging
Park revival unites community in Gqeberha, South Africa
The St George’s Park swimming pool, opened in 1937, is 45 meters long and once hosted many swimming galas.
dailymaverick.co.za · 24 Sept
Recovery
Nepal’s vulture population rebounds after near extinction
Nepal’s white-rumped vulture population has grown at a rate of 12.7% each year since 2012.
humanprogress.org · 18 Sept
Discovery
René Laënnec invented the stethoscope after examining a woman
Laënnec’s initial stethoscope was made of wood and measured 25 centimeters in length with a diameter of 3.5 centimeters.
telex.hu · 24 Sept
Thriving
Philadelphia orchestra musicians win hearing protections
The orchestra will provide a $150 allowance for each musician to purchase professional-level hearing protection.
labornotes.org · 24 Sept
Belonging
Kathmandu celebrates Kumari puja tradition with young girls
The Kumari puja involves girls aged 2 to 8 who have not yet begun menstruating, a key requirement for participation in the ritual.
kathmandupost.com · 24 Sept
Recovery
Indigenous communities restore lands across Brazil
The Laklãnõ/Xokleng people have already reforested approximately 1,000 hectares with araucária trees, a species sacred to their culture.
brasil.mongabay.com · 16 Sept
Solutions
Red Crescent launches dengue response in Bangladesh
The Bangladesh Red Crescent Society plans to reach around 300,000 people with its dengue fever response.
dhakatribune.com · 24 Sept
Discovery
Rhode Island Beach data reveals decades of erosion
Researchers have collected beach profile data from eight Rhode Island beaches consistently since 1962, creating one of the world’s longest-running beach survey efforts.
phys.org · 24 Sept
Thriving
Colombia’s court ends animal traction for tourism
Cartagena removed 120 horses from tourist activities and replaced them with electric carriages before the national ruling.
colombiaone.com · 24 Sept
Belonging
In Gujarat, communities partner to protect vital prairies
Since 2012, herder groups in Banni have filed claims covering thousands of square kilometers of grazing land under the Forest Rights Act.
happyeconews.com · 24 Sept
Solutions
Uzbekistan supports cotton industry with new subsidies
Uzbekistan will provide 1.5 million Uzbek soum to cotton clusters for each hectare they farm on their own land.
kun.uz · 24 Sept
Discovery
War and invasive insects threaten lifeline cactus in Africa
Cactus pear plantations in Tigray sequester approximately 12.8 tonnes of carbon per hectare per year, making them a significant carbon sink in the region.
bioengineer.org · 24 Sept
Thriving
Opera Praktikos stages accessible La Sonnambula
Brandon Kazen-Maddox, a third-generation native ASL signer, will lead ASL conducting and musical integration for the performance.
disabled-world.com · 24 Sept
Belonging
Young driver extends family’s motorsport legacy in Uganda
Eleven-year-old Ramathan Mubiru finished 13th overall in his buggy, beating a Subaru Impreza driven by Ronald Sserunjogi.
observer.ug · 24 Sept
Recovery
Revived coral reef thrives off Benin coast
Researchers identified eight different coral species and eight fish species thriving on the revived reef.
goednieuwssite.org · 16 Sept
Solutions
Free public transit eases fuel costs in northern France
The free transport initiative will cover a population of 350,000 residents in Valenciennes Métropole and La Porte du Hainaut for three months.
bfmtv.com · 24 Sept
Discovery
Fossil discovery in Tanzania challenges dinosaur timeline
Researchers determined the new species, Dinodontosaurus isiyavamanda, lived approximately 240 million years ago during the Triassic period.
colombiaone.com · 23 Sept
Belonging
Princess Catherine visits addiction recovery garden
The Forward Trust hopes to start 17,000 conversations about addiction during Addiction Awareness Week, representing the number of lives lost yearly in the UK to drug or alcohol-related causes.
bbc.co.uk · 24 Sept
Recovery
Ivory Coast project restores mangroves to protect coastal areas
The project has restored 53 hectares of mangroves between Grand-Bassam and Jacqueville in Côte d’Ivoire.
aip.ci · 18 Sept
Solutions
Ecuador to raise electricity costs for industry
Ecuador’s industries currently pay 12 cents per kilowatt-hour for electricity, but the new rates will range from 25 to 40 cents.
elcomercio.com · 25 Sept
Discovery
Ancient wall under Paris hospital may reveal city’s origins
The discovered wall is no more than one meter tall and was buried four meters beneath the courtyard of Hôtel-Dieu, Paris’s oldest hospital.
aawsat.com · 24 Sept
Thriving
Indonesian court limits pharma patent extensions
Patient advocates hope the Indonesian court ruling will inspire other countries to challenge pharmaceutical companies’ practice of extending patents through minor drug modifications.
statnews.com · 24 Sept
Belonging
Communities build care networks amidst increased policing
An Economist/YouGov poll from March 2026 indicated that up to 50 percent of US adult citizens support abolishing ICE.
nonprofitquarterly.org · 24 Sept
Recovery
China links forest growth to rural wealth
The value of ecosystem services in Songxian County, China increased by 19.4%, rising to 34.17 billion CNY in 2023.
frontiersin.org · 17 Sept
Solutions
Ho Chi Minh City expands food safety program with “green check”
Sales increased by 20 to 30 percent for products participating in the “Tick xanh trách nhiệm” program.
tuoitre.vn · 24 Sept
Discovery
Ancient reptile vomit reveals Jurassic feeding habits
The discovered fossilized vomit blocks date back to the Jurassic period, more than 160 million years ago.
exame.com · 24 Sept
Thriving
Rwanda funds youth to boost milk production
A hydroponic facility covering just 12 square metres can produce enough fodder to supplement the diets of 10 cows, using approximately 25 to 30 litres of harvested rainwater daily.
newtimes.co.rw · 25 Sept
Belonging
Belgian village’s heartbeat: a Bistrot’s 30-year history
The bistrot has been open every Sunday and on holidays for the past 30 years.
dhnet.be · 24 Sept
Recovery
Spectacled bears and cubs spotted again in Venezuelan Andes
Monitoring cameras recorded the spectacled bear and her cubs exploring the Andean ecosystem, confirming their continued development since being first observed on March 18.
elnacional.com · 17 Sept
Discovery
Lost Antarctic mountains may have driven Cambrian life explosion
Researchers analysed 1,712 zircon grains from Antarctica to investigate the potential role of ancient mountains in the Cambrian explosion.
gizmodo.com · 24 Sept
Thriving
Australian schools build greenhouses from plastic bottles
Students at Richardson Primary School in Canberra collected over 2,000 plastic bottles to construct their greenhouse.
xataka.com · 24 Sept
Belonging
Italian professor defended Lima’s colonial balconies
Bruno Roselli rescued balcony pieces with his own money, sometimes losing them when he could not afford to pay the rental fee for his warehouse.
elcomercio.pe · 24 Sept
Recovery
Zambian women increase yields despite drought with regenerative farming
The program trained over 10,700 farmers and reached more than 224,000 people with the new farming techniques.
greenme.it · 19 Sept
Solutions
North Gyeongsang Province supports young job seekers
North Gyeongsang Province will give job seekers 70,000 won per interview, for up to five interviews each.
yna.co.kr · 25 Sept
Discovery
Ancient wall suggests origins of Paris
The discovered wall dates back to between 200 and 10 BC, a period before the founding of modern Paris.
deutschlandfunk.de · 24 Sept
Thriving
Ecuador updates air travel rules to protect passengers and expand options
The new law mandates a 50% discount on airfare for both senior citizens and people with disabilities in Ecuador.
elcomercio.com · 24 Sept
Belonging
El Salvador’s Mamá Tere wins hearts on TikTok with traditional drinks
Mamá Tere sells 10-ounce portions of coconut atol for $2, a traditional drink that has gained her a following both locally and on TikTok.
elsalvador.com · 24 Sept
Recovery
Tajikistan’s growth: population doubles alongside environmental efforts
Tajikistan increased its area of protected natural territories from 420,000 hectares in 1991 to 3.1 million hectares in 2025.
asiaplus.news · 18 Sept
Discovery
New wildcat species, the tilcayo, discovered in Bolivia
Genetic analysis revealed five distinct lineages of tiger cats in South America, not the two previously recognized by scientists.
optimistdaily.com · 24 Sept
Thriving
Nigerian boy recovers from destructive disease with free surgery
Doctors Without Borders has performed surgeries on more than 500 children with noma at a hospital in Sokoto State, Nigeria, between 2023 and 2025.
skynewsarabia.com · 24 Sept
Belonging
Unesco commemorates Ploegsteert as first war site
The memorial in Ploegsteert commemorates 11,000 British and Commonwealth soldiers who have no known graves.
rtbf.be · 24 Sept
Recovery
Colombia’s coreguaje indigenous people restore water sources amidst ranching expansion
The study analyzed 722 micro-watersheds in four countries, finding that 63% of them contain territory belonging to at least 74 Indigenous peoples.
es.mongabay.com · 17 Sept
Solutions
New school opens in Bishkek after presidential order
The new school in Bishkek provides space for 750 students and covers a total area of 3,349 square meters.
24.kg · 24 Sept
Discovery
Almoravides: conquest, faith, and empire in the 11th century
The Almoravides founded Marrakech around 1070, quickly transforming it into a key political, religious, and commercial center with mosques and Quranic schools.
rfi.fr · 24 Sept
Thriving
Venezuelan Red Cross aids thousands after earthquakes
The Venezuelan Red Cross has received feedback from over 500 community members to improve its earthquake response.
eldiario.com · 24 Sept
Belonging
Austrian swimmers compete in inclusive championships
Athletes from eleven different institutions and four Austrian states participated in the Mürztal Swimming Championships.
kleinezeitung.at · 25 Sept
Recovery
Zimbabwe’s Akashinga areas see wildlife recover
Akashinga documented a 150 percent increase in wildlife sightings after ecosystems began to recover in its protected areas.
newsday.co.zw · 16 Sept
Solutions
Switzerland changes rules to allow 4000 Zurich homes
Zurich faced building delays on projects covering roughly three-quarters of the city due to the strict application of the ISOS regulations.
cash.ch · 24 Sept
Discovery
Human brain may have formed from two separate organs
Researchers found comparable anterior and posterior neural programs in acorn worms, creatures that share a common ancestor with humans from roughly 550 to 600 million years ago.
zmescience.com · 24 Sept
Thriving
Military unit locates remains of over 1,200 soldiers in Cambodia and Vietnam
The operation recovered 1,237 sets of remains of soldiers who died in action over a period of six months.
tuoitre.vn · 24 Sept
Belonging
Pope Léon XIV to visit Paris center for exiles
The Maison Bakhita has welcomed nearly 3,000 people since opening in 2021.
france24.com · 24 Sept
Recovery
Whales recovering in Southern Ocean face new threat
The krill fishing fleet reached its seasonal catch limit for the second year in a row, halting operations in waters around Antarctica and the South Orkney Islands.
insideclimatenews.org · 17 Sept
Solutions
Tamil nadu town restores road access to School after decades of encroachments
The demolition restored the road’s original width to 40 feet after years of encroachments had narrowed it to just 20 feet.
thehindu.com · 24 Sept
Discovery
Astronomers revive centuries-old eclipse observations
Birger Wassenius’s sketches from 1733 contain the first robust record of solar prominences, features made of plasma and magnetic fields extending from the Sun.
aasnova.org · 23 Sept
Thriving
Zimbabwe extends social security to informal workers
More than 60 percent of Zimbabwe’s workforce, over 1.8 million people, operates within the informal economy and currently lacks social security coverage.
heraldonline.co.zw · 24 Sept
Recovery
Ecuadorian city connects green spaces to improve wellbeing
Researchers identified 18 new species of amphibians and plants in the Loja region following the implementation of the Urban Green System.
yaleclimateconnections.org · 18 Sept
Discovery
Dogs prioritise consonants over vowels when listening to speech
Dogs’ brains tracked word rhythm 42 percent more strongly when consonants defined the words compared to vowel-based patterns.
newscientist.com · 24 Sept
Thriving
Syria trains first female police officers to aid recovery
The Women’s Police Academy in Syria graduated its first class of 150 female officers.
lrt.lt · 24 Sept
Belonging
Father completes Ironman with son living with cerebral palsy
Przemek Jurczak and his son Kuba completed the IRONMAN 70.3 Hradec Králové in 8 hours, 5 minutes, and 22 seconds.
sonoticiaboa.com.br · 25 Sept
Recovery
Morocco helps Spain revive extinct bird species
Researchers estimate between 150 and 200 quail will be needed before they can begin to reintroduce the species into the wild.
elpais.com · 17 Sept
Thriving
Anambra agency expands HIV services with telehealth platform
ANSACA has tested more than 2,500 people for HIV through community outreach programs since April.
vanguardngr.com · 24 Sept
Solutions
Vienna prioritizes housing applicants with bonus points
City officials have already issued around 13,500 new housing tickets under the new system.
vienna.at · 24 Sept
Thriving
Liberia plans to unlock $30 billion in natural wealth
Liberia’s forests alone cover more than 40 percent of the country, presenting opportunities to expand economic activities like ecotourism and carefully managed carbon financing.
allafrica.com · 24 Sept
Solutions
Gelderland province pioneers nitrogen reduction zones in Netherlands
Gelderland will establish nitrogen reduction zones extending up to 500 meters around vulnerable natural areas.
nos.nl · 24 Sept
Discovery
Luxembourg archaeologists unearth medieval cemetery
Archaeologists uncovered 33 skeletons within a two-square-meter area of the medieval cemetery.
lequotidien.lu · 23 Sept
Solutions
Adapting work schedules to rising extreme heat
Oregon OSHA assessed $652,640 in initial penalties after conducting 3,104 heat-related inspections from 2022 to 2025.
axios.com · 24 Sept
Discovery
Play explores legacy of Argentine comedian Alberto Olmedo
The play features the line “Olmedo somos todos” (“We are all Olmedo”), which the author says represents the comedian’s ability to bring together people from different backgrounds.
perfil.com · 24 Sept
Belonging
Singapore joins regional effort to preserve zapin dance
Som Said, founder of Sri Warisan Som Said Performing Arts, has been involved with zapin for 61 years and has performed her subgenre, Zapin Telok Blangah, in over 100 cities worldwide.
straitstimes.com · 24 Sept
Solutions
India restricts junk food sales near schools
The number of overweight or obese children in India is projected to climb from 28 million in 2015 to 56 million by 2040.
straitstimes.com · 24 Sept
Discovery
Ancient DNA reveals millennia of mixing in Central Asia
Researchers obtained full genome data from 135 ancient individuals across 11 archaeological sites in the Tianshan Mountains.
news.sciencenet.cn · 23 Sept
Thriving
Judge orders Mexico’s attorney general to accept missing persons reports
Fifty-five mothers and family members prompted a court order requiring Mexico’s attorney general to accept their reports of missing persons.
aristeguinoticias.com · 24 Sept
Discovery
Ancient Egyptian horse burial reveals military life
Researchers found a horse burial dating back more than three millennia, a rare discovery given the scarcity of complete horse skeletons in ancient Egypt.
livescience.com · 23 Sept
Thriving
Satellites track shark migrations to aid conservation
Researchers found no published information about the movement patterns of 18 shark and ray species they examined.
newspaceeconomy.ca · 24 Sept
Solutions
Singapore to require fire-retardant scaffold netting
Longxiang Construction spent approximately $200,000 to develop a system that monitors workers’ vital signs and alerts supervisors to potential health risks.
straitstimes.com · 24 Sept
Belonging
Artsakh war veteran waits to return home
Approximately 5,000 Artsakh refugees settled in Syunik Province, Armenia, making it the least chosen destination for those displaced by the 2023 offensive.
hetq.am · 24 Sept
Solutions
Artificial heart-lung support saves lives in Vietnam
Bạch Mai Hospital has successfully used ECMO to treat 200 patients, contributing to the approximately 1,000 lives saved annually in Vietnam.
vnexpress.net · 24 Sept
Discovery
Roman city discovered along Danube frontier in Austria
The newly discovered Roman city included an amphitheater designed to seat approximately 8,000 people.
krone.at · 24 Sept
Thriving
Zambian bag maker empowers youth through manufacturing
Hillight Manufacturers Limited currently produces as many as 600 bags per day with a team of 14 young Zambian employees.
allafrica.com · 24 Sept
Solutions
South Korea dramatically reduces food waste with New system
South Korea increased its food waste recycling rate from 2.6 percent in 1996 to 97 percent in 2023 through a combination of policy changes and technology.
optimistdaily.com · 24 Sept
Discovery
Paris archaeologists find fort Caesar’s army destroyed
Archaeologists discovered a 65-foot-long Celtic wall in Paris dating back to between 200 and 10 B.C.
livescience.com · 23 Sept
Thriving
Vietnam and Pfizer partner to boost vaccine production
Pfizer’s medicines and vaccines reached over 448 million patients around the world in 2025.
news.tuoitre.vn · 24 Sept
Discovery
Displaced veterinarians: recovering lost histories
Lisa Rettl’s research began with a book on 30 Jewish students, but expanded after receiving contact from the families of three of those students, who shared details about their lives after leaving Vienna.
science.orf.at · 24 Sept
Thriving
Man transforms life through sobriety and fitness
Carroll tracked his food, water intake, and weight progress using the MyFitnessPal app to maintain consistency.
thesobercurator.com · 24 Sept
Belonging
Lombok villagers sustain water sources through ritual
The Nunas Nede ritual takes place in Kesik Village, a community in the Masbagik district of East Lombok, Nusa Tenggara Barat province, Indonesia.
mongabay.co.id · 24 Sept
Solutions
Netherlands funds early debt intervention for residents
Dutch municipalities received more than 1 million signals of citizen payment arrears last year.
nos.nl · 24 Sept
Discovery
Archaeologists investigate Polish burial and rituals to prevent return of the dead
The young woman’s clothing included a silk braid woven with threads of pure gold and silver, a luxury item reserved for aristocrats, nobles, and wealthy citizens.
sciencesetavenir.fr · 23 Sept
Thriving
US increases funding to clean up Agent Orange contamination in Vietnam
The U.S. has now committed a total of $430 million in non-refundable aid to clean up dioxin contamination at Bien Hoa Airbase.
news.tuoitre.vn · 24 Sept
Solutions
Austria bans “pizza scooters” in Vienna
Approximately 20,000 private scooter owners in Austria will see their vehicles become worthless due to the new regulations.
spiegel.de · 24 Sept
Discovery
Piezoelectricity: how the curies unlocked crystal power
The Curies first demonstrated piezoelectricity between 1880 and 1882, linking mechanical compression to polarization in crystals like tourmaline and quartz.
arxiv.org · 25 Sept
Belonging
Actor Nhlanhla Kunene connects Heritage Day to Zulu identity
Nhlanhla Kunene said his upbringing included lessons on how to “carry the lineages and generations of people who came before you.”
citizen.co.za · 24 Sept
Discovery
Proverbs reveal multilingual Data’s power to unlock figurative language
Multilingual training data reaching approximately 50% of the total amount used resulted in near-optimal performance for figurative language identification.
arxiv.org · 24 Sept
Thriving
Nigeria trust fund expands coverage and speeds claims
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund now covers 7.8 million workers across the country.
vanguardngr.com · 24 Sept
Solutions
Uzbekistan expands job training for people with disabilities
The project will adapt greenhouses at six specialized educational institutions in Uzbekistan’s Tashkent, Tashkent Region, Almalyk, Ferghana, and Samarkand.
uzdaily.uz · 24 Sept
Discovery
Language models struggle to create kinship terms
GPT OSS120B correctly selected kinship terms in 90.67% of multiple-choice questions but only produced an accepted term 36.00% of the time.
arxiv.org · 24 Sept
Thriving
UN affirms island nations’ sovereignty amid rising seas
The declaration affirms that countries can maintain their maritime zones even as their land disappears, a principle based on a landmark ruling from the International Court of Justice last year.
grist.org · 24 Sept
Belonging
France wildfires unite locals and expats in recovery
Fundraising appeals after the wildfires raised a total of €5,175 from 29 donors to support residents who lost their homes.
thelocal.fr · 24 Sept
Solutions
Cameroon cotton farmers boost yields with seed and soil health
Farmers in Cameroon have increased cotton seed production by 13.5 percent through the use of improved seeds and agroecological practices.
allafrica.com · 24 Sept
Discovery
Czech archaeologists launch AI chatbot to explain kelt settlement
The Kelt settlement of Závist covered approximately 120 hectares, making it the largest known oppidum in the Czech Republic.
novinky.cz · 23 Sept
Thriving
Nigeria’s Kwara State gains solar-powered electricity
The new solar mini-grid in Oke-Oyi includes 1,336 solar panels and will serve approximately 13,000 residents.
punchng.com · 24 Sept
Belonging
Belgian town honors psychiatrist Dirk De Wachter
Boom will officially present the honorary citizenship to Dirk De Wachter on March 1, 2027.
vrtnws.be · 25 Sept
Solutions
UN-habitat rebuilds Kabul roads to improve access
JICA is providing financial support for the rehabilitation of 21 roads in Kabul.
8am.media · 24 Sept
Discovery
Henry VIII’s lost castle lives on in Kent structures
Builders reused stone from Sandown Castle to construct an extension at Constable’s Gate in Dover Castle in 1883-84.
scitechdaily.com · 23 Sept
Thriving
Guinea’s Kamsar hospital transforms into regional healthcare hub
The hospital delivers around 4,000 babies annually, with all births and cesarean sections covered by the ANAIM agency.
mosaiqueguinee.com · 24 Sept
Belonging
Palestinian farmers preserve ancient olive groves
Canaan Palestine cooperative currently connects over 2400 family farms in more than 50 villages on the West Bank.
delo.si · 24 Sept
Solutions
Croatia builds affordable housing for young families
Residents will pay only 36 euro cents per square meter each month to rent an apartment in the new building.
vecernji.hr · 24 Sept
Thriving
Morocco launches first African treaty to end child soldier use
Twenty nations from across Africa formally signed the new convention designed to end the recruitment and use of child soldiers.
yabiladi.com · 24 Sept
Belonging
Thai communities fight to save river from pollution
Concentrations of arsenic and lead have exceeded recommended safety levels in several communities along the border between Thailand and Myanmar.
es.globalvoices.org · 24 Sept
Solutions
EU auto sales rise as electric vehicle registrations jump
Battery electric car registrations in the EU rose by 44.9 percent between January and August compared to the previous year.
n-tv.de · 24 Sept
Solutions
Kenya farmers replant cotton amid price improvements
The price of cotton has increased from KSh54 to KSh72 per kilogramme over the last three years in Kenya.
allafrica.com · 24 Sept
Discovery
Milan exhibition reveals Dalí’s enduring impact on fashion
The exhibition displays more than 200 objects, bringing together artworks, garments, and archival materials.
euronews.com · 24 Sept
Thriving
AI development in Africa leaves behind 100 million people with disabilities
A 2025 study commissioned by Artificial Intelligence for Development (AI4D) found that more than 585 participants with disabilities were underrepresented in datasets used to train AI systems in Ghana, Kenya, and Rwanda.
techcabal.com · 24 Sept
Belonging
Louisiana fishermen fight LNG plant impacts
Venture Global’s Calcasieu Pass 1 plant can export over 640 billion cubic feet of LNG per year.
atmos.earth · 24 Sept
Solutions
Bikes beat cars on Edinburgh street during rush hour
Edinburgh’s e-bike rental program has enabled 1.46 million trips since its launch last September.
goodnewsnetwork.org · 23 Sept
Discovery
Calamari in ink: tracing a dish’s origins from china to the Basque Country
A 1599 cookbook by Diego Granado contains the first published recipe for calamari in ink found in Spain.
elpais.com · 23 Sept
Belonging
Chad housing dispute reveals importance of trust
The cook went to the police seeking not unpaid wages, but compensation for the “accumulation of suspicion and humiliation” he experienced.
africasacountry.com · 24 Sept
Solutions
Abu Dhabi extends license for businesses without office space
The number of economic activities available under the Tajer Abu Dhabi license increased from 30 at its launch to over 1,200 currently.
khaleejtimes.com · 24 Sept
Discovery
Bats’ resistance to disease may aid cancer research
The Bat1K project aims to sequence the genomes of all 1500 living bat species, representing 20 percent of all mammals.
index.hr · 23 Sept
Thriving
Hong Kong reduces cancer deaths by over 40 percent
Hong Kong achieved a greater than 40 percent reduction in its cancer-related death rate over a 30-year period, from 1993 to 2023.
scmp.com · 24 Sept
Belonging
Stroke survivors find support in Portuguese mutual aid groups
The GAM of Abrantes prepared 500 purple fabric hearts to give to participants at the national meeting.
observador.pt · 24 Sept
Solutions
Insurers resolve 96% of claims from Portugal storms
Portuguese insurers resolved 224,000 claims, 96 percent of individual cases, resulting from early-year storms in approximately nine months.
rtp.pt · 24 Sept
Discovery
Rediscovered pangolin species aids conservation efforts
Researchers confirmed the new pangolin species by matching its DNA to a skin sample from an animal collected in Nepal nearly 190 years ago.
nautil.us · 23 Sept
Belonging
105-year-old woman shares secrets to a happy life
Anna Decanini enjoys a coffee with five spoonfuls of sugar every night.
elpais.com.uy · 24 Sept
Discovery
Faith-aligned finance builds trust through tradition
For Mama, a Muslim-led funder collaborative, raised $125 million from over 190,000 individual donors in just three Ramadan campaigns.
ssir.org · 23 Sept
Thriving
MrBeast builds Village in Ghana to fight child labor
The village features a farm designed to produce over 200 eggs daily, providing a constant source of protein for the community.
elcomercio.pe · 24 Sept
Solutions
Bulgaria’s battery storage surges amid drought
Bulgaria recorded net electricity exports of around 830 gigawatt-hours a month in July and August, more than twice the average of May and June.
euronews.com · 24 Sept
Discovery
Paris dig uncovers ancient wall linking city to Celtic tribe
Archaeologists dated the discovered wall to between 200 and 10 BC through carbon analysis of materials found at the site.
elnacional.com · 23 Sept
Thriving
Romania forges new path: constitution, independence, and a new news agency
MEDIAFAX began reporting just as Romania was experiencing one of its most important political crises in the early post-communist years, with the resignation of Prime Minister Petre Roman following miner protests.
mediafax.ro · 24 Sept
Belonging
Project in South Korea amplifies migrant workers’ voices
The Migration Stories Project launched in 2020 in Hwaseong, South Korea, to create a space for migrant workers to share their experiences.
koreatimes.co.kr · 24 Sept
Discovery
Painter discovers 122-year-old Message in Tasmanian lighthouse
The discovered letter was dated January 29, 1903, making it 122 years old as of the article’s publication.
zmescience.com · 23 Sept
Thriving
Madagascar villagers build credit through community savings
The largest community fund in Andapa, Madagascar has grown to 28.94 million ariary through collective savings.
lexpress.mg · 24 Sept
Belonging
Lithuanian journalists revive partisan song to bolster resilience
The journalists have been travelling Lithuania for four years, and plan to visit the Lithuanian community in Milan this autumn to share stories of resistance.
lrt.lt · 24 Sept
Discovery
Desert minerals cycle carbon daily
Researchers estimate that between 1 and 3 gigatons of carbon move into and out of desert soils each year.
phys.org · 24 Sept
Solutions
Greece launches travel passes to aid flood & fire-hit regions
The Thessaly Evros Pass 2026 will provide 8,900 citizens with digital debit cards for use in affected areas.
protothema.gr · 24 Sept
Discovery
AI robots and the future of Carrara marble sculpture
Robots can now complete as much as 99% of the carving process for marble sculptures, according to LITIX and ROBOTOR.
euronews.com · 24 Sept
Thriving
Dubai Police prepare school bus staff for safe student transport
Dubai Police workshops reached a total of 289 school bus drivers and 187 supervisors to improve student safety.
emirates247.com · 24 Sept
Solutions
Zagreb expands pedestrian zone and plants trees
The survey revealed that 88.4 percent of Zagreb residents support the complete renovation of the pedestrian zone.
n1info.hr · 24 Sept
Discovery
Paleogenetics reveals interbreeding in human history
Over one million excess deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic can be attributed to a genetic variant inherited from Neanderthals.
embl.org · 24 Sept
Thriving
Hesse increases funding to protect women from violence
Hesse will provide 30 million euros in 2027 to fund women’s shelters, with 8 million euros coming from the federal government.
faz.net · 24 Sept
Belonging
Mother and son end rugby league careers in same year
Corban Baxter won four Origin shields between 2016 and 2019 as part of her successful rugby league career.
smh.com.au · 24 Sept
Discovery
Bronze sculpture honors well-loved books in Estonia
The bronze bust, titled “Monument to Books Worn to Shreds”, measures 140 centimetres tall and stands over three metres high when including its concrete pedestal.
news.err.ee · 24 Sept
Belonging
Golan Heights Drusen reconsider citizenship
In 2025, 3,750 Drusen people on the Golan Heights applied for Israeli citizenship, a sharp increase from the 500 to 600 annual applications between 2022 and 2024.
tagesschau.de · 23 Sept
Discovery
Lost sailors connected Japan and Korea through shared characters
Officials recorded 1,748 Korean sailors arriving on the western coast of Yamaguchi Prefecture in Japan during the Edo and Meiji periods.
mainichi.jp · 23 Sept
Thriving
Greece considers recognizing femicide as unique crime
Greece has recorded 174 femicides between January 2018 and August 2026, according to data from the European Observatory on Femicide.
in.gr · 24 Sept
Solutions
Zambia adds 100 MW of solar power to national grid
Nava Limited and ZCCM Investments Holding invested around $90 million to build the 100 MW solar plant in Zambia.
pv-magazine.com · 24 Sept
Discovery
Paris unearths ancient gaulish wall revealing city’s origins
The discovered wall section measures approximately 20 meters long and dates back to between 200 and 10 BCE.
lemonde.fr · 23 Sept
Thriving
Hospital revives patient with HIV and kidney failure
Kiên’s creatinine levels fell to over 200 µmol/L, a sixfold decrease from the dangerously high levels recorded when he first sought emergency care.
vnexpress.net · 24 Sept
Belonging
Dancer vows to care for nephews after Venezuela earthquake
Samuel, the younger nephew, is recovering from several fractures and a facial paralysis caused by the earthquake.
elnacional.com · 24 Sept
Discovery
Ancient drainage system found during Tartu cultural center construction
The archaeological excavation in Tartu spans a 10,500-square-meter area and has yielded discoveries almost daily.
news.err.ee · 23 Sept
Thriving
California funds geothermal energy exploration
The state of California and private investors will contribute a total of $40 million to SCP’s geothermal initiative.
thinkgeoenergy.com · 24 Sept
Belonging
Book Fair in Bredäng supports creators with disabilities
Läslust, the book fair, included sign language readings and interactive theatre to make culture accessible.
dn.se · 24 Sept
Discovery
Sweden releases New Testament translation after 500 years
Translators chose the word “hand over” to describe Judas’s actions, matching the Greek verb used for Pontius Pilatus in the oldest manuscripts.
expressen.se · 24 Sept
Belonging
Ecuador’s Indigenous Communities unite to defend water sources
Patricia Pulla led a collective of young women who are restoring native plants in water-recharge areas affected by wildfires and climate change, supported by a Cultural Survival Indigenous Youth Fellowship.
culturalsurvival.org · 23 Sept
Solutions
UK provides funding to prepare Somali communities for flooding
The United Kingdom will provide £2.5 million through the Caafimaad Plus program to support health, nutrition, water, sanitation, and protection services.
hiiraan.com · 24 Sept
Discovery
Team restores ancient Irish tomb before winter solstice
Blacksmith apprentice Lucas Adams helped create a new roof for the tomb by replacing four corroded steel beams and adding new plates.
bbc.co.uk · 23 Sept
Thriving
Nigerian chemist wins prize for research equipment access
LabEquipment.ng facilitated over 3,000 searches and interactions between researchers and equipment listings by the end of 2025.
punchng.com · 24 Sept
Belonging
Piran’s countryside: a hidden side of Istria
Romana Kačič has led tours to visit more than twenty local residents who opened their courtyards, fields, and farms to share their way of life.
delo.si · 24 Sept
Solutions
Azerbaijan shifts school funding to per-student basis
Azerbaijan will begin funding state schools based on the number of students they have in the 2026 to 2027 academic year.
trend.az · 24 Sept
Discovery
Anonymous cooks shaped Spanish cuisine
The escabeche, a marinated dish originating in Baghdad, has been a staple in Spanish bars for over 1,000 years.
elpais.com · 23 Sept
Thriving
Emirati gemologist travels world to understand precious stones
Fatma Almheiri has completed 38 field trips to over seven countries in Africa, Asia, and Europe to study gemstones.
khaleejtimes.com · 24 Sept
Solutions
Uzbekistan trains citizens in artificial intelligence skills
1.3 million people have registered for free online courses in artificial intelligence as part of Uzbekistan’s “5 Million AI Leaders” program.
uzdaily.uz · 24 Sept
Discovery
Gauteng’s street names reflect South Africa’s complex history
The study analysed almost 44,000 street names in Gauteng, South Africa’s economic heartland, revealing that 57% commemorate individuals.
theconversation.com · 23 Sept
Thriving
BAT Hellas partners with Greece to protect youth from nicotine
BAT Hellas is supporting a new school prevention program that will initially train teachers, who will then educate students, a methodology known as "Train the Trainer".
capital.gr · 24 Sept
Discovery
Kazakhstan honors legendary bard Korkyt Ata and ancient history
UNESCO added the epic culture of Korkyt Ata, encompassing 12 heroic legends and 13 musical compositions, to its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2018.
timesca.com · 23 Sept
Belonging
The Buenos Aires Herald: reflecting 150 years of British-Argentine life
The Buenos Aires Herald established a European cable service in Argentina, making it the first newspaper in the country to do so.
buenosairesherald.com · 23 Sept
Solutions
Morocco invests millions to expand water access in Casablanca-settat
The program will install 19 kilometers of pipelines and nine public standpipes in the El Jadida province.
en.le360.ma · 23 Sept
Discovery
Metropolitan Anania accuses Armenian Church of taking Albanian heritage
Metropolitan Anania pointed to the “Book of Epistles” as a historical document demonstrating Catholicos Kirion’s dedication to preserving the Georgian Church and Orthodoxy.
trend.az · 24 Sept
Thriving
Hanoi holds half of Vietnam’s captive bears
Vietnam now has only 126 bears remaining in captivity across the entire country.
vnexpress.net · 24 Sept
Belonging
Filmmakers document disability services in Mississippi
The filmmakers welcomed themselves into the homes of over 40 families and disabled adults living independently while creating the documentary series.
disabled-world.com · 23 Sept
Solutions
UN and South Korea build earthquake-resistant structures in Afghanistan
The United Nations Development Programme and its partners constructed 203 buildings to house vulnerable people in Nangarhar province.
8am.media · 23 Sept
Discovery
Bats evolved in Europe, genome study reveals
Researchers analyzed genomes from 42 bat species that had not previously been sequenced as part of the Bat1K project.
sci.news · 23 Sept
Belonging
Lagos communities take ownership of environmental issues
Residents in Ajegunle-Ikorodu identified which streets flood first and where water flowed before buildings were constructed, demonstrating knowledge beyond what satellite imagery could reveal.
allafrica.com · 24 Sept
Solutions
Greek authorities stop smuggling of waterpipe tobacco
Authorities seized 826 kilograms of waterpipe tobacco and 8,750 euros in cash during the operation.
capital.gr · 23 Sept
Discovery
Ancient potters migrated to Florida from the Mississippi region
Researchers identified grog, crushed fragments of older pottery, within the Tampa Bay shards, tracing the material back several generations of pots from the Mississippian culture.
nautil.us · 22 Sept
Thriving
Mozambique seeks Funding Coalition to expand off-grid power
Mozambique needs an estimated $1.1 billion to fund approximately 2.5 million off-grid connections.
clubofmozambique.com · 24 Sept
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Belonging
Walk of Remembrance confronts apartheid’s erasure in South Africa
Fatima Haron-Masoet, the youngest daughter of Imam Abdullah Haron, will join the walk, demonstrating the continued presence of this history in the lives of those affected.
dailymaverick.co.za · 23 Sept
Solutions
Ecuador disrupts illegal mining and logging networks
Ecuadorian police destroyed four dredges and disabled two excavators during operations against illegal mining.
elcomercio.com · 23 Sept
Discovery
Roman suburbs unearthed beneath Bath’s Georgian buildings
Archaeologists found almost 60 fragments of Roman pottery during the restoration of Bath Assembly Rooms.
theguardian.com · 23 Sept
Thriving
Canada’s first ‘heart in a box’ transplant revives patient
The Organ Care System doubles a donor heart’s potential lifespan to 12 hours, expanding the possibilities for organ transplantation.
theglobeandmail.com · 24 Sept
Belonging
Brazilian facilities group grows from humble beginnings
Orbenk Group provided more than 1 million meals per day in 2025 to hospitals, schools, industries, and other establishments.
exame.com · 24 Sept
Solutions
Peruvian agency blocks 132 websites pirating music and spreading malware
Indecopi blocked 132 websites in Peru as part of an initiative to fight digital piracy and malware distribution.
gestion.pe · 23 Sept
Belonging
Rome football team faces attack amid community renewal efforts
Residents quickly mobilized after the attack, organizing a march that united the team’s headquarters with the sports field.
italiachecambia.org · 24 Sept
Solutions
France offers incentives to keep nurses from leaving for Switzerland
Healthcare workers moving to Switzerland increased by 60% in the last ten years, prompting France to act.
bfmtv.com · 24 Sept
Thriving
Buenos Aires hospital marks a century of medical change
The IADT performs approximately 18,000 surgical interventions each year.
perfil.com · 24 Sept
Solutions
China now leads global caviar production
China now produces 437 tonnes of caviar annually, representing 54% of global production.
rfi.fr · 23 Sept
Discovery
Met museum returns Nigerian art through loan agreement
Ceil Pulitzer collected the three artworks between 2015 and 2018 before offering them to The Met.
hyperallergic.com · 22 Sept
Thriving
DoorDash pays $179 million over New York delivery worker wages
New York City identified over 264,000 impacted delivery workers by directly analyzing 1.5 billion data records from DoorDash.
hankyung.com · 23 Sept
Solutions
Somalia dramatically reduces cholera deaths while Sudan expands Vaccination
Sudan’s vaccination program protected more than 71 percent of the population from cholera.
news.google.com · 23 Sept
Discovery
Georgia’s musicians bridge cultures through concerts
Tsotne Zedginidze, at 17 years old, is the youngest commissioned composer in the Campus project’s history.
dw.com · 23 Sept
Thriving
Union pushes Japanese employer to recognize same-sex partners
A 2024 survey found 65% of 6,838 LGBTQ individuals and their allies in Japan want their employers to recognize same-sex partners for benefits.
asahi.com · 23 Sept
Thriving
Rome transit workers win gender discrimination case
Fifteen women working part-time for Rome’s public transit system successfully sued their employer over gender discrimination.
ilfattoquotidiano.it · 23 Sept
Belonging
Sicilian town faces climate threat to 500-year-old culture
Piana degli Albanesi has lost almost 17 percent of its population since 2015, nearly three times the rate of decline across Sicily.
grist.org · 23 Sept
Solutions
Italy reverses decades-old nuclear policy amid energy concerns
Italy had not operated a nuclear power plant for 30 years before passing the new law allowing construction of new facilities.
asahi.com · 23 Sept
Discovery
AI safety tests lag behind for African languages
The TUKABENCH benchmark covers seven African languages, aiming to address the lack of safety evaluations for low-resource languages.
arxiv.org · 24 Sept
Belonging
Martin and Mamdani connect with Irish community in New York
The New York Irish Center has been a community hub since 2005, founded by a priest from Belfast.
irishtimes.com · 23 Sept
Solutions
UNHCR assists nearly 100,000 with return and reintegration
UNHCR provided cash assistance to 87,345 people to support their return home in 2026.
english.enabbaladi.net · 23 Sept
Discovery
Ancient peace treaty fragment found in Turkey
The newly discovered fragment of the treaty specifically protects refugees by forbidding the removal of their tongues, eyes, ears, or feet.
livescience.com · 22 Sept
Belonging
Indigenous alliance wins Gulbenkian prize to protect Amazon
Hernán Payaguaje was the first member of the Siekopai people to earn a university degree.
observador.pt · 23 Sept
Solutions
Guyana distributes thousands of house lots in first half of 2026
The Guyana housing program distributed land to 1,547 women in the first half of 2026, representing 47.7 percent of all allocations.
villagevoicenews.com · 23 Sept
Discovery
Giorgione and the Venetian school of painting
Giorgione’s Venus Dormida established the archetype of the female nude in Western art, portraying a sensual figure at rest and in harmony with the surrounding landscape.
lavanguardia.com · 23 Sept
Thriving
Brazil’s powers collaborate on public health policy
In 2023, Brazil’s Union contributed 179.8 billion reais to the national health budget, representing 40% of total funding.
nexojornal.com.br · 23 Sept
Belonging
Cape Clear island revives ancient storytelling tradition
The Cape Clear International Storytelling Festival has been running since 1994, founded by an American couple determined to preserve Irish storytelling traditions.
thejournal.ie · 23 Sept
Thriving
Cleveland tenants force sale after landlord neglect
The city of Cleveland and its partners recovered over $250,000 in litigation costs, back taxes, and liens from the sale of the distressed apartment buildings.
shelterforce.org · 23 Sept
Belonging
Orkney island celebrates first birth in thirty years
The islanders toasted the birth of baby Duncan with a dram of whisky, marking the first newborn in North Ronaldsay since August 1992.
bbc.co.uk · 23 Sept
Solutions
Luxembourg joins coalition to boost sustainable aviation fuel
The coalition will initially provide 2.12 billion euros to accelerate eSAF production in Europe.
lequotidien.lu · 24 Sept
Thriving
Dolly Parton’s book program expands literacy efforts worldwide
The Imagination Library has delivered over 330 million books to upwards of 3 million children internationally since its creation in 1995.
fastcompany.com · 23 Sept
Solutions
Hungarian cities overhaul water management systems
The SoS2LearnDBS program received 91 applications in its first phase, with 35 projects focused on the Central Danube region of Hungary.
portfolio.hu · 24 Sept
Discovery
European origins challenge bat evolution theories
The study determined bats first appeared in Europe around 65 million years ago, challenging previous beliefs about their origins.
idnes.cz · 23 Sept
Thriving
Elephant calf finds safety after wandering from mother
Kipekee was only four weeks old when she was found wandering alone, having gone without milk for approximately three days.
goodgoodgood.co · 23 Sept
Belonging
Lost dreams: Afghan girls face barriers to education
Amina, one of Diana’s classmates, married at 16 and became a mother a year later, illustrating the rapid curtailment of educational opportunities for girls.
8am.media · 24 Sept
Discovery
Ancient scrolls read with artificial intelligence and lead
Researchers created replicas of ancient scrolls and carbonized them to simulate the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, allowing them to test reading methods.
klix.ba · 22 Sept
Thriving
New York returns Syrian antiquities valued at $5 million
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has returned 402 antiquities, valued at nearly $99 million, since 2017.
lemonde.fr · 23 Sept
Belonging
Karnataka midwife honored for decades of service
Sulagitti Narasamma delivered babies for nearly seven decades, beginning her practice as a teenager and continuing until she was 98 years old.
thelogicalindian.com · 23 Sept
Solutions
Ukraine sends food aid to Malawi amid war
Ukraine is sending a total of 5,350 tonnes of food to Malawi to combat food insecurity.
ukrinform.net · 24 Sept
Discovery
Ancient wall may mark Paris’s origins
Scientists dated the wall to between 200 and 10 BC using carbon-14 dating.
aftonbladet.se · 23 Sept
Belonging
Students recreate fallen soldiers’ faces for families
The “Red Youth Guardians” volunteer team has recreated the faces of over 600 fallen soldiers for their families since 2021.
news.sciencenet.cn · 23 Sept
Solutions
Japan invests in Uzbekistan’s Aral Sea region with local projects
Japan funded a UNDP program that gave more than 7,700 residents of Karakalpakstan access to clean drinking water by the end of 2025.
timesca.com · 23 Sept
Discovery
Chimps in Senegal pass down tool skills by watching and sharing
Researchers documented 33 instances of tool-transferring behavior between chimps over eight years of observation.
nicenews.com · 23 Sept
Thriving
Slovenia’s family caregivers support growing numbers at home
Family caregivers in Slovenia provide approximately 80 percent of all care given within the country.
delo.si · 24 Sept
Belonging
UAE mother launches initiative after stroke recovery
Rucha Daryani plans to publicly launch The Second Act in October, an initiative focused on helping women rebuild their lives after major life changes.
khaleejtimes.com · 24 Sept
Solutions
Africa aims to revitalize immunization efforts
Immunization efforts have saved at least 52 million lives in Africa over the past 50 years.
theconversation.com · 23 Sept
Discovery
Articul8 develops AI models rooted in Indian language heritage
Articul8’s Laya model utilizes a custom tokeniser for Indic languages that achieves 17 times higher compression than other tokenisers currently available.
hindustantimes.com · 23 Sept
Thriving
Dutch dictionary adds new term for labia
The Dikke van Dale dictionary will include “vulvalippen” alongside the existing term for labia, a change campaigners believe signals a shift in societal attitudes.
bbc.co.uk · 23 Sept
Discovery
Ali Banisadr exhibits alongside Gustave Moreau in Paris
Banisadr, born in 1976, is currently based in Brooklyn, New York, where his studio is located.
lemonde.fr · 23 Sept
Thriving
Lebanese director creates AI persona to amplify voices of people with disabilities
Sam Saad’s “Idafa” festival has honored people with disabilities for three years, seeking to reflect positive energy and attention on the community.
aawsat.com · 23 Sept
Belonging
Teacher’s kindness reunites her with former student
The reunion between Dino Isaac and Teresa Lee garnered over two million views and 2,000 comments on YouTube.
channelnewsasia.com · 23 Sept
Discovery
Altamira cave paintings featured in George Lucas’s new museum
The new Museum of Narrative Art spans 27,870 square meters and houses more than 1,300 pieces.
elpais.com · 23 Sept
Belonging
Garrymore’s grit revives Gaelic football’s roots
Garrymore has not conceded a goal in the championship so far this season.
irishtimes.com · 24 Sept
Solutions
Croatia expands healthcare access with new treatments and medications
The HZZO will fund 7,000 hyperbaric oxygen therapy procedures by the end of 2026 to improve access to the treatment across Croatia.
vecernji.hr · 23 Sept
Discovery
Largest T. rex’s broken rib reveals ancient healing
Scotty’s rib contained a network of mineralized blood vessels, a structure never before observed in a fossil.
sciencedaily.com · 24 Sept
Belonging
Parisians find solace in American Library during war
The American Library Association distributed over 10 million books and magazines to soldiers at 5,000 locations in the United States and Europe by 1920.
daily.jstor.org · 23 Sept
Solutions
India’s PARIVARTAN scheme aims to cut pollution from trucks and buses
Eligible buyers through the PARIVARTAN Scheme can receive up to ₹2.56 lakh as a one-time benefit if they purchase electric vehicles.
thelogicalindian.com · 24 Sept
Thriving
Amal Clooney funds legal education for women in Malawi
The Clooney Foundation will provide fully funded scholarships to 30 young women in Malawi.
index.hr · 23 Sept
Belonging
AWSA-BE marks two decades of feminist, anti-racist work in Belgium
AWSA-BE developed specific modules and conducted fieldwork with young people and parents, believing open discussion is possible when a supportive environment is created.
rtbf.be · 23 Sept
Solutions
Ministry portal helps Indian businesses recover payments
The MSME ODR portal has helped small businesses in Telangana, India, resolve payment disputes and recover funds online.
yourstory.com · 23 Sept
Belonging
People return to Irish island after half century
Twenty families lived on Oileán Ghabhla before its population declined and residents moved to the mainland in the 1960s.
independent.ie · 24 Sept
Solutions
Singapore officers ease divorce disputes with new approach
The Maintenance Enforcement Division collected over S$400,000 in arrears in a single case, alongside ongoing monthly maintenance of S$4,000.
channelnewsasia.com · 23 Sept
Discovery
Pistachio’s journey reveals Iran’s historical role
The Eurasia-Blog post identified words like “basar”, “caravan”, “jasmine”, “pistachio”, and “pyjama” as loanwords preserving traces of ancient trade routes.
derstandard.at · 23 Sept
Thriving
Nepal and Malaysia commit to protecting migrant workers
Approximately 400,000 Nepali workers are currently employed in Malaysia.
kathmandupost.com · 23 Sept
Solutions
Uganda invests in advanced cancer scans
The new facility will house three PET machines and a cyclotron, a specialized machine that creates the radioactive tracers needed for PET imaging.
observer.ug · 23 Sept
Discovery
Washed-up whales became attractions in 19th century France
Simon-Max bought a beached whale for 400 francs and turned it into a theater that held between 80 and 100 people.
nationalgeographic.nl · 23 Sept
Thriving
Peruvian scientist helps scarlet macaws save their young
Vigo-Trauco’s team successfully fostered four scarlet macaw chicks, a feat achieved after decades of observing wild nests in Tambopata.
elnacional.com · 23 Sept
Solutions
Ayushman Bharat reaches 600 million in India
Approximately 130 million people in India have received free healthcare treatment worth 2 lakh crore rupees (about $24 billion USD) through the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme.
hindustantimes.com · 23 Sept
Thriving
Venezuela needs billions to recover from earthquakes
The earthquakes in Venezuela created two million tons of rubble, according to the PNUD assessment.
eldiario.com · 24 Sept
Belonging
Algerian wedding receives nationwide support after family absence
People traveled from all 69 of Algeria’s provinces to attend Salah’s wedding celebration.
tsa-algerie.com · 23 Sept
Solutions
New York and California sue to block offshore wind deal reversals
The Trump administration agreed to reimburse developers a total of nearly $4 billion to cancel offshore wind leases.
canarymedia.com · 23 Sept
Thriving
Spanish deaf federation advocates for lifelong hearing aid funding
Fiapas’ campaign aims to end a policy that currently limits hearing aid funding to people 26 years old and younger.
20minutos.es · 23 Sept
Belonging
In Gaza, a bookseller and artist offer children hope
Ramadan El Najili provided 100 pairs of shoes to children as a gift to celebrate the end of Ramadan.
ilfattoquotidiano.it · 24 Sept
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Thriving
Health leader forges treaty with song and science
TIME magazine named Precious Matsoso to both its TIME 100 Health 2026 and 100 Most Influential People in the World 2026 lists earlier this year.
dailymaverick.co.za · 23 Sept
Solutions
Emissions trading success in India inspires Brazil’s Rio
Factories participating in Gujarat’s emissions trading scheme reduced their particulate matter emissions by roughly 24 percent compared to those operating under conventional regulations.
eco-business.com · 23 Sept
Discovery
Film explores father’s past in China’s rubber forests
The film features at least a dozen former sent-down youths, all now in their 70s, who attended the Shanghai premiere.
sixthtone.com · 24 Sept
Belonging
Papua New Guinea tribe protests doctor’s killing with peace
The Tunaku Tribe staged their peaceful protest for Dr. Robert Waiye on September 23, 2026, choosing a nonviolent response to his killing.
postcourier.com.pg · 23 Sept
Thriving
South Korea shifts responsibility for humidifier disinfectant victims
The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment will begin operating a system to receive compensation applications on October 8.
ecotiger.co.kr · 23 Sept
Solutions
Rwanda upgrades TVET schools with German funding
The project increased boarding capacity at Busasamana TSS, one of the six schools, from 170 to 430 students.
newtimes.co.rw · 23 Sept
Thriving
Players adapt games for all abilities
Approximately 429 million players worldwide have disabilities, prompting game developers to invest in accessibility tools and features.
euronews.com · 23 Sept
Belonging
IOC president visits Utah ahead of 2034 Winter Games
Coventry announced a $5,000 donation to Utah Youth Sports Giving Day during her visit to the Salt Lake City Sports Complex.
deseret.com · 24 Sept
Thriving
EU funds restored to Hungary after reforms
The EU had frozen approximately 55 percent of funds intended for Hungary due to concerns over corruption and public procurement practices.
wiadomosci.onet.pl · 23 Sept
Belonging
Vietnam’s Hai Ly church declared first climate change heritage site
The sea has eroded almost a kilometer of coastal land around Hai Ly church over the last century.
e.vnexpress.net · 23 Sept
Solutions
Ukraine expands solar power despite war
Ukraine installed an estimated 2.9 GWh of new battery storage capacity in 2025, positioning it as the fourth-largest European market for the technology.
pv-magazine.com · 23 Sept
Discovery
New prehistoric animal identified in Tanzania after 60 years
Dinodontosaurus isiyavamanda lived approximately 240 million years ago, during the early stages of the dinosaur age.
hln.be · 24 Sept
Solutions
Dutch schools receive funds to support students in need
At least half of all students at Dutch vocational schools grow up in households experiencing relative poverty.
nos.nl · 23 Sept
Thriving
Poland invests in school comfort and energy efficiency
The Krajowy Plan Odbudowy (National Recovery Plan) provided 1.78 billion złoty to modernize 500 schools in its first phase, with an additional 2 billion złoty secured for further upgrades.
klimat.rp.pl · 23 Sept
Solutions
Andalucía equips emergency teams with updated tablets
The government will distribute 850 updated tablets to emergency and urgent care teams across Andalucía’s eight provinces.
20minutos.es · 23 Sept
Thriving
Bees protect people and wildlife in Malawi
Christine Banda’s family has been able to buy food and chickens thanks to income generated from beekeeping.
zdfheute.de · 23 Sept
Solutions
Germany expands wind power with new projects
Successful wind power bids in Germany averaged 4.79 cents per kilowatt-hour, lower than the 5.06 cents per kilowatt-hour from the previous auction.
renewablewatch.in · 23 Sept
Discovery
South African musician revives ancestral harp tradition
Asakhe Cuntsulana’s project will combine a music album with a book documenting the histories and playing techniques of the uHadi and Adungu harps.
culturalsurvival.org · 23 Sept
Thriving
Nigeria and Italy seek $5 billion for global education
Italy committed 50 million Euros to support programs and interventions by the Global Partnership for Education.
vanguardngr.com · 23 Sept
Belonging
Sign language enables participation in Germany
Approximately 220,000 people in Germany are deaf or severely hearing-impaired and depend on German Sign Language interpreters.
tagesschau.de · 23 Sept
Solutions
Portugal boosts urban nature to combat extreme heat
The PRO NAT.URBE program will run until 2035, establishing a long-term strategy for increasing nature in Portuguese cities.
ambientemagazine.com · 23 Sept
Thriving
From exploitation to employment: victims rebuild lives in Spain
Aurora, a 23-year-old Venezuelan survivor, believes a job opportunity is a vital step in regaining hope after experiencing sexual exploitation.
abc.es · 23 Sept
Solutions
Côte d’Ivoire projects address flooding and waste management
The Urban Sanitation and Resilience Project has benefitted more than 1.35 million people through new waste management infrastructure.
aip.ci · 23 Sept
Discovery
Tiny dinosaur shakes up paleontology in Spain
The newly discovered Foskeia pelendonum was a fully mature dinosaur measuring just half a meter in length.
greenme.it · 23 Sept
Belonging
Margarita island cooks up tradition with 300 liters of seafood soup
Cooks on Margarita Island will prepare 300 liters of fosforera, a traditional seafood soup, in an effort to preserve its original recipe.
eltiempove.com · 24 Sept
Solutions
Đà Nẵng helps over 5,000 businesses build websites
The program provided over 5,000 businesses with free website access and digital services for one year.
vnexpress.net · 23 Sept
Discovery
Paris museum celebrates artists who documented Natural History
The exhibition features over 300 works by more than 140 artists.
lemonde.fr · 23 Sept
Thriving
Seoul supports vulnerable residents this harvest festival
Seoul will provide 30,000 won to each of 250,000 households receiving basic livelihood support this Harvest Festival.
yna.co.kr · 23 Sept
Belonging
Old photo shifts woman’s self-perception after decades
The woman had been married for 42 years at the time of the visit and has a son who resembles his father.
businessinsider.com · 23 Sept
Solutions
Federal research commercialization boosts US economy
Commercialization of federally funded research supported over one million jobs between 2021 and 2025.
insidehighered.com · 23 Sept
Thriving
Genetic testing program improves cancer care across Canada
The IWK Maritime Centre for Precision Medicine in Halifax is one of only two centres in Canada offering this specialized genetic testing for hereditary myeloid malignancies.
globalnews.ca · 23 Sept
Belonging
Naples honors journalist killed by mafia 41 years ago
Paolo Siani’s post thanking teachers received more than three thousand shares, views, and likes, demonstrating continued public engagement with his brother’s memory.
rainews.it · 23 Sept
Solutions
Benin distributes equality cards to support people with disabilities
Benin has distributed 4,718 Equality Cards to people with disabilities since 2024.
beninwebtv.com · 23 Sept
Thriving
L’Oréal developed human tissue technology to replace animal testing
L’Oréal’s Episkin center currently produces more than 100,000 reconstructed human tissues each year.
elpais.com.uy · 23 Sept
Solutions
China widens lead in clean energy investment
China accounted for 63% of all global electric vehicle sales in May 2026.
ciclovivo.com.br · 23 Sept
Discovery
Ancient squid roamed wider oceans before dinosaur extinction
Researchers identified four fossilized squid beaks, each about one centimeter across, in sediments from South Dakota.
eos.org · 23 Sept
Thriving
Spanish centers help deaf workers find independence
Approximately 60% of deaf people in Spain are employed, exceeding the overall disability employment rate but falling short of general population levels.
20minutos.es · 23 Sept
Belonging
Italy’s peace movement gains legislative momentum
More than 57,000 Italian citizens signed a proposal for a law establishing nonviolent civil defense.
ilfattoquotidiano.it · 24 Sept
Solutions
Bavaria launches registry to speed up access to defibrillators
Bavaria will contribute 340,000 euros to fund the new defibrillator registry.
sueddeutsche.de · 23 Sept
Discovery
Brain cell map reveals insights into neurological disorders
Researchers examined gene activity in more than 6.3 million brain cells from 1,494 donors, ranging in age from infancy to 108 years old.
emirates247.com · 24 Sept
Belonging
Men’s shed bakes for Women’s Association at Royal Show
The Claremont Men’s Shed will bake 1000 scones daily over the eight-day Perth Royal Show.
thewest.com.au · 23 Sept
Solutions
Vienna prioritises gender equality through budgeting
Vienna allocated 59 pages of its latest budget to initiatives supporting gender equality, representing over ten percent of the total report.
kurier.at · 23 Sept
Discovery
Ancient jaw reveals stone blade attack and survival
Researchers found the first reported premolar cavity in a member of the Qafzeh group, suggesting unusually high rates of dental problems among these early humans.
zmescience.com · 22 Sept
Thriving
South Korea will monitor online medical device ads
South Korean authorities will be able to fine online platforms up to 5 million won for failing to provide seller information during investigations into illegal medical device advertisements.
yna.co.kr · 23 Sept
Solutions
Mayors unite to protect coastlines globally
By March 2026, the Coastal 500 network had surpassed its initial goal, reaching over 500 active members across eight countries.
happyeconews.com · 23 Sept
Discovery
Shaki village: documenting Azerbaijan’s lost heritage
In 1918, reports indicated 95 people were killed in Shaki village and the damage was estimated at 16 million rubles.
report.az · 22 Sept
Thriving
Dominican Republic reports poverty reduction and record exports
The Dominican Republic attracted more than US$5 billion in foreign direct investment in 2025.
dominicantoday.com · 23 Sept
Belonging
Teacake tycoon revives coastal lifeboat station
Sir Boyd Tunnock donated £250,000, equivalent to a “lot of caramel wafers”, to fund the new lifeboat for St Abbs.
bbc.co.uk · 22 Sept
Thriving
South Korea to build earthquake safety center in pohang
The project will cost 22 billion won, all funded by the national government.
ecotiger.co.kr · 23 Sept
Belonging
Students tutor teenagers in Belgium’s Brabant wallon region
The tutoring sessions cost only 6 euros per hour, making academic support accessible to families with limited financial resources.
dhnet.be · 23 Sept
Solutions
Uzbekistan equips inspectors to protect workers' rights
Around 5 million people in Uzbekistan are projected to be employed in the informal sector by 2025.
uzdaily.uz · 23 Sept
Thriving
Austrian region supports Kosovo women in agriculture
The AKWA project is benefitting more than 50,000 people in Kosovo, with a focus on empowering women and young people in the agricultural sector.
krone.at · 23 Sept
Belonging
Sheikh Ahmed’s quiet generosity touched many lives in Dubai
Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum arranged for Al Wasl Sports Club to support the daughter of a deceased employee with her father’s salary until she reached age 18.
khaleejtimes.com · 23 Sept
Solutions
Singapore speeds response to online harms
The Online Safety Commission received more than 500 reports of online harms within its first two months of operation.
straitstimes.com · 23 Sept
Thriving
First lady urges shift to durable goods for sustainability
The world wastes food equivalent to 5.8 trillion plates annually, losing the energy used in its production and distribution.
trtworld.com · 23 Sept
Belonging
Indigenous ecotourism resists extraction in Ecuador’s Amazon
Kapawi Ecolodge received the Ibero-American Award for Sustainable and Social Tourism in 2025, recognizing its community-based approach.
elpais.com · 23 Sept
Solutions
US and Mozambique partner to improve School Nutrition
The “Nourish to Learn” project will deliver more than 9,800 metric tons of commodities sourced from American farms to schools in Mozambique.
clubofmozambique.com · 23 Sept
Discovery
Indigenous governance aids climate resilience globally
Over 80 percent of survey respondents from 46 countries reported experiencing two or more climate disasters at once.
grist.org · 23 Sept
Thriving
Taiwan prepares for disasters and potential conflict
This year’s exercise involved 180 international participants who brought gear and equipment to Taiwan and worked alongside local teams for three days.
thediplomat.com · 23 Sept
Solutions
Croatia plans to resolve housing for vulnerable tenants by decade’s end
Croatia is currently renovating or designing 240 state-owned apartments to house vulnerable tenants.
n1info.hr · 23 Sept
Discovery
German man unearths largest Roman coin treasure in nation’s history
The hoard of coins weighs 3.1 kilograms (6.8 pounds).
cbsnews.com · 22 Sept
Thriving
Bauchi State pays retired workers after decade-long wait
The Bauchi State government allocated N10 billion to pay retired civil servants who had been waiting for their gratuity for up to ten years.
punchng.com · 23 Sept
Belonging
Rarámuri community gains control of funding in Chihuahua
The Rarámuri community of Norogachi received 8 million pesos to invest in projects of their choosing.
jornada.com.mx · 23 Sept
Solutions
Texas prisons must install air conditioning to protect inmates
Almost 90,000 prisoners in Texas endured the summer heat last year without access to air conditioning in their cells.
spiegel.de · 23 Sept
Thriving
South Africa can reduce TB deaths by testing more people
Researchers estimate that testing 89% of people reporting TB symptoms with new point-of-care tests could reduce TB deaths by 67%.
groundup.org.za · 23 Sept
Discovery
Archaeologists discover site of ancient macedonian school
The archaeological complex dates back to the fourth century BCE and contains learning halls, athletic facilities, and dining rooms with mosaic floors.
israelhayom.co.il · 23 Sept
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Belonging
Smithsonian museum marks a decade of Black history
Celebrities and average Americans donated a combined total of over $4 million to the museum prior to its opening.
smithsonianmag.com · 22 Sept
Solutions
Rwanda improves vital records with registration drive
Nyamagabe District achieved a 95.4 percent score in civil registration services, making it the best-performing district nationally.
newtimes.co.rw · 22 Sept
Discovery
Red dress project connects women through embroidery
The Red Dress contains an estimated 1 to 1.5 billion individual stitches, each contributed by a different embroiderer.
upworthy.com · 22 Sept
Thriving
From failed medical student to shaping African AI policy
Nwigene’s work on the Nigeria Startup Bill led to a commendation letter from the Office of the President, recognizing his contributions to the tech ecosystem.
techcabal.com · 23 Sept
Belonging
Family’s lemonade stand raises funds for Grief support
The Yeager girls have raised $1,231 for Good Grief since 2022, supporting programs for grieving children and families.
good-grief.org · 23 Sept
Discovery
Cameroonian philosopher questioned African thought
Buata Malela and the author published Sensibilités intellectuelles africaines. Du discours occidental aux voix africaines (1988-2022) in 2025, examining how African intellectuals build their own spaces for thought.
theconversation.com · 22 Sept
Thriving
Stephen Hawking’s life reveals limits of willpower
Stephen Hawking lived more than five decades after his ALS diagnosis, exceeding the typical two to five year life expectancy for people with the condition.
disabled-world.com · 23 Sept
Belonging
Antwerp's decision forces community group to seek new home
Reuzen vzw has been using the attic of Borgerhub as a base for their activities for six years.
vrtnws.be · 23 Sept
Solutions
Alberta creates first North American solar panel recycling fee
Alberta expects 95% of its currently installed solar panels will reach the end of their life by 2045.
pv-magazine.com · 23 Sept
Thriving
Germany ratifies High Seas Treaty to protect ocean life
The international treaty came into force on January 17 of this year after at least 60 states ratified the agreement.
deutschlandfunk.de · 23 Sept
Belonging
Nepal’s Tenzing Sherpa wins karate bronze at Asian Games
Tenzing Sherpa secured Nepal’s first medal of the 20th Asian Games, winning the bronze medal match with a score of 9-1 against his opponent.
kathmandupost.com · 23 Sept
Solutions
Global efforts boost debate, energy, and Information security
South Korea reduced food waste to near-zero levels by implementing a volume-based waste fee and mandatory separation of food waste.
squirrel-news.net · 23 Sept
Thriving
IUCN: International Union for Conservation of nature
IUCN currently includes more than 1,100 member organisations, both governmental and non-governmental, from around the world.
ecotiger.co.kr · 23 Sept
Solutions
MSF expands Ebola treatment in Democratic Republic of Congo
As of September 1, the Ebola treatment center in Nia Nia, DRC, had admitted 85 people with symptoms, confirming Ebola in 59 of those patients.
msf.org · 23 Sept
Belonging
First Arab bishop ordained in Episcopal history
Nearly 2,000 people attended the ordination ceremony for Adam J. Shoemaker at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts in Brookville, New York.
religionnews.com · 22 Sept
Discovery
Farmers in US heartland store carbon with limestone
Since 1900, liming in the Mississippi River Basin has removed an estimated 300 to 400 million metric tons of CO2.
phys.org · 23 Sept
Thriving
Afghan cyclist wins silver, defies Taliban restrictions
More than 2.2 million girls are currently excluded from education in Afghanistan, according to UNICEF data.
rainews.it · 23 Sept
Belonging
Mbira ensemble to share Domboshava heritage at national festival
The Bira reMbira festival will host over 60 different artists and mbira groups.
heraldonline.co.zw · 22 Sept
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Solutions
Johannesburg restores historical artworks and plaques
The city replaced panels displaying the names of 593 victims of the 1976 Student Uprising with upright granite panels.
dailymaverick.co.za · 22 Sept
Thriving
Venezuela releases political prisoners after political shift
The government of acting president Delcy Rodríguez has released 1,046 people considered political prisoners since January 3, 2026.
eldiario.com · 23 Sept
Solutions
Côte d’Ivoire secures land rights with PRESFOR program
Sandégué validated 147,000 hectares of land under the PRESFOR program, accounting for 73.5% of the Gontougo region’s intermediate target.
aip.ci · 22 Sept
Discovery
Indigenous land connection shapes wellbeing in Canada and Australia
All Cree Elders interviewed affirmed that cultural wellbeing currently exists, while some Widjabul and Jirrbal Elders answered ‘yes,’ others ‘no,’ and several ‘did not know.’
mdpi.com · 23 Sept
Belonging
Indian court grants rights to river, but faces limits
The Madras High Court’s decision marks the sixth instance in India of granting legal personhood to a natural element.
scroll.in · 23 Sept
Discovery
Ancient inscriptions link Albanian heritage to Urartian state
The cuneiform inscription known as ‘Analykyz’ or ‘Treasury Gate’ is located on a high rocky area on the shore of Lake Van.
report.az · 22 Sept
Thriving
Hidalgo urges faster climate action amidst rising temperatures
The Global Covenant of Mayors, spanning over 14,000 cities and local governments, could reduce annual emissions by 4.5 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent by 2050.
thefifthestate.com.au · 23 Sept
Solutions
Meta and Singapore Police dismantle scam networks
Meta took action against 3.64 million “shell pages” that were set up as potential infrastructure for future scam campaigns.
channelnewsasia.com · 23 Sept
Solutions
Ivory Coast begins cocoa trade with strong early sales
Buyers in Côte d’Ivoire acquired more than 50,000 tonnes of cocoa beans via the National Traceability System in just two weeks.
linfodrome.com · 23 Sept
Discovery
Ancient herbivore found in Tanzania reshapes dinosaur origins
Researchers determined the newly discovered Dinodontosaurus isiyavamanda fossils in Tanzania are approximately 240 million years old.
bbc.com · 23 Sept
Belonging
Young artisans weave livelihoods in Niger
Issa Amani Ali, an apprentice, earns between 3,000 and 3,500 FCFA per day from crafting furniture.
lesahel.org · 23 Sept
Discovery
Claudia del Bufalo: new findings reveal life of 17th-century painter
Research revealed at least two additional paintings by Claudia del Bufalo are currently missing, potentially mistaken for works by a male artist.
theartnewspaper.com · 22 Sept
Thriving
Global guidelines standardize phage therapy for resistant infections
A phage therapy program at Frankfurt University Medical Center successfully treated 10 patients beginning in February 2026, using individually selected phages to fight infections like Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus.
medicalxpress.com · 22 Sept
Solutions
NYC high schools expand journalism with city funding
Nearly 5,700 students completed a journalism course in the 2025-26 school year, a 76% increase from the previous year.
chalkbeat.org · 22 Sept
Discovery
Study challenges “All roads lead to Rome” saying
Researchers analyzed approximately 190,000 miles of Roman roads spanning Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa for the study.
foxnews.com · 22 Sept
Belonging
The Passion will be performed in Ootmarsum, Netherlands
The Passion, which attracts a viewership of millions, will be broadcast live from Ootmarsum on March 25.
nos.nl · 23 Sept
Solutions
Uzbekistan project aims to employ people with disabilities in agriculture
Over 845,000 people with disabilities are officially registered in Uzbekistan, with more than 532,000 residing in rural areas.
uzdaily.uz · 23 Sept
Discovery
Maria Magdalena: from sinner to sacred figure in art
The Städel Museum exhibition features over 1,000 years of artistic depictions of Maria Magdalena, beginning with an ivory carving from around 1200 AD.
welt.de · 23 Sept
Thriving
Charles university opens new campus in Hradec Králové
The new Mephared 2 campus features 122 geothermal wells and a solar power plant, contributing to sustainable energy use.
ct24.ceskatelevize.cz · 23 Sept
Belonging
Estonian students raise flag to mark Day honoring past Resistance
Tallinn School No. XXI’s flag guard has participated in Resistance Day events thirteen times since the organization formed in 1997.
news.err.ee · 23 Sept
Solutions
Japan uses post offices to address rural healthcare shortages
Japan counted 575 areas with no medical institutions as of October 2025, a rise of 18 from 2022.
hankyung.com · 23 Sept
Discovery
Qing dynasty rulers practiced role-playing
Emperor Yongzheng reigned for 13 years and was known as a strict ruler while also enjoying role-playing, according to newly examined paintings.
scmp.com · 23 Sept
Thriving
Chemistry students build bridges to China’s future
The “Bridging China” course reached over 1,000 students across six regions of China, including Beijing, Inner Mongolia, Gansu, Sichuan, and Xinjiang.
news.sciencenet.cn · 23 Sept
Belonging
Mother’s lessons evolve with financial tools
Brown’s mother consistently emphasized saving, telling her daughter, “There is always something to save.”
nationaldisabilityinstitute.org · 22 Sept
Solutions
School access to water and sanitation improves globally
In 2025, 78% of schools globally provided basic drinking water, an increase of 11 percentage points from 2015.
humanprogress.org · 22 Sept
Discovery
Museum will return Dutch painting looted by Nazis
The Mauritshuis acquired the painting in 1967 for 58,000 guilders, equivalent to around £6,000 at the time.
theartnewspaper.com · 22 Sept
Belonging
Texas retirement home residents build furniture and community
The Builder’s Club’s first video received over 4.5 million views on Instagram.
upworthy.com · 23 Sept
Solutions
Electric cars hit record share of new EU registrations
Denmark registered 67.8 percent of new cars as fully electric in 2025, the highest share in the EU.
manager-magazin.de · 22 Sept
Belonging
Belgian protesters demand family return from Gaza
Five men participating in the protest at Begijnhofkerk have started a hunger strike to raise awareness about their relatives in Gaza.
nieuwsblad.be · 23 Sept
Solutions
Qatar Red Crescent society cleans Sudan’s Khartoum
The QRCS program will provide sanitation services to approximately 330,000 displaced and poor people in Sudan.
gulf-times.com · 22 Sept
Discovery
Romanian archaeologists find Roman gate beneath medieval fortress
Archaeologists discovered the foundations of the Roman gate at a depth of approximately four meters.
romania-insider.com · 22 Sept
Thriving
Greece legalizes Communist Party after 27 years
Law 509/1947, which had outlawed the KKE, was repealed after 27 years of enforcement.
tovima.gr · 23 Sept
Thriving
Red carpet event aims to boost dog adoption in South Korea
Approximately 200 dogs will participate in the ‘핌키 Red Carpet Adoption’ event on October 18th.
hankyung.com · 23 Sept
Discovery
Sounds shape authentic heritage experiences in China
Perceived soundscape authenticity was most strongly linked to soundscape eventfulness, with a beta coefficient of 0.682.
mdpi.com · 23 Sept
Thriving
GRAY Network improves education through menstrual health in Ghana
The project trained over 300 volunteers, including teachers, nurses, seamstresses, and peer educators, to deliver comprehensive health education.
myjoyonline.com · 22 Sept
Discovery
Archaeologists in Bulgaria discover evidence of ancient brewing
The discovered brewing traces date back to a period between 5,600 and 4,350 BC.
nu.nl · 22 Sept
Belonging
Yom Kippur unites Jewish community in Casablanca
Yom Kippur’s observance coincided with the 28th anniversary of the death of King Hassan II, prompting prayers for his soul.
en.le360.ma · 22 Sept
Solutions
Healthcare reaches over 68,000 in Afghanistan with Italy’s aid
Italy funded a program that allowed 68,263 people in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar and Laghman provinces to access primary healthcare.
8am.media · 22 Sept
Discovery
Cambodia study improves Tool for evaluating sustainable farming
Researchers conducted in-depth household surveys and interviews with village authorities at both the local and provincial levels in Cambodia.
frontiersin.org · 23 Sept
Solutions
Ethiopia transforms agriculture to boost exports and save currency
Ethiopia saved approximately one billion US dollars in 2025 by replacing 2.6 million quintals of imported wheat with domestically produced wheat.
fanamc.com · 22 Sept
Thriving
Abu Dhabi court recovers millions for nearly one thousand workers
The court collected Dh7.8 million for workers from a total claim of Dh12.3 million in under three months.
emirates247.com · 22 Sept
Belonging
Latin American communities lead climate data collection
At least 1.7 million new internal displacements due to disasters were recorded in Brazil, Cuba, Colombia, Haiti, and Ecuador in 2024.
es.mongabay.com · 22 Sept
Discovery
DNA analysis supports Jefferson fathered children with Sally Hemings
Scientists found that some descendants of Sally Hemings’ children had more Thomas Jefferson DNA than known Jefferson descendants.
npr.org · 22 Sept
Solutions
Kathmandu builds overpasses to protect pedestrians
The government of Nepal dedicated Rs25 million to build the pedestrian overpass in Babarmahal and Rs40 million for a similar structure in Shantinagar.
kathmandupost.com · 22 Sept
Belonging
Lithuanians mark autumn equinox with ancient traditions
The special beer prepared for the Alutinis ritual was made from nine handfuls of the first-cut rye, each handful divided into three parts and mixed with barley.
lrt.lt · 22 Sept
Solutions
Venezuela distributes earthquake repair aid to residents
The program allocated up to 20,000 dollars for repairs to common areas managed by condominium associations.
eldiario.com · 22 Sept
Thriving
Bosnia and Herzegovina canton defines rights for athletes
The Zenica-Doboj Canton increased its sports funding from 1.4 million KM to 6.6 million KM during the current term.
klix.ba · 22 Sept
Belonging
Young man connects tourists to culture in Vietnam’s Đồng Văn
Tourists from 124 countries have visited Đồng Văn thanks to Sùng Mạnh Hùng’s efforts to promote local culture.
tuoitre.vn · 22 Sept
Solutions
Mozambique flood victims receive cash aid to rebuild lives
Save the Children delivered $116 in emergency cash to each of 40 households in Chókwè, Mozambique, following devastating floods.
clubofmozambique.com · 22 Sept
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Discovery
Aztec codex returns to Mexico after nearly two centuries
The Azcatitlan Codex contains 50 folios that combine European writing with Mesoamerican illustration.
smithsonianmag.com · 21 Sept
Belonging
Theatre 180 celebrates Albany’s history with community stories
Theatre 180 collected around 150 stories from Albany residents over a period of three and a half years to inform their new production.
thewest.com.au · 23 Sept
Belonging
Man builds tiny boat to honor late father
Bart completed the restoration of the 100-year-old tugboat using recovered materials and family possessions.
nieuwsblad.be · 22 Sept
Solutions
Mexico bans phones in class to protect students
Mexico’s new rules apply to all public primary and secondary schools, restricting cellphone and tablet use from the start of the school day to the end.
theglobeandmail.com · 23 Sept
Solutions
Senegal’s 3FPT concludes job and skills initiative in Gossas
The 3FPT trained 800 women in Gossas to process grains and manufacture soap during the three-day event.
seneweb.com · 22 Sept
Discovery
Czech dig uncovers 7,000 years of settlement before highway construction
Archaeologists investigated 1,879 traces of settlement activity and 65 graves along a seven-kilometer highway route.
expats.cz · 22 Sept
Thriving
Most children recovered from COVID-19 disruptions
Researchers analyzed data from 17 studies spanning six countries to reach their conclusions about children’s recovery.
futurity.org · 22 Sept
Belonging
Father’s warning saves son during terror attack in Neveh Tzuf
Yoav Chkroun said the terrorist was only centimeters away from the car door when his father shouted a warning.
jpost.com · 22 Sept
Solutions
Mont Blanc officials regulate popular trek
The Tour du Mont Blanc now sees nearly 90,000 trekkers annually, a 50% increase since the start of the Covid pandemic.
linfodurable.fr · 22 Sept
Thriving
Uzbekistan plans expansion of administrative courts
Uzbekistan’s administrative courts have overturned more than 70,000 illegal decisions by state bodies since they began operating in 2017.
uzdaily.uz · 22 Sept
Belonging
Indonesian villagers face charges for protesting nickel mine
The investigation is being conducted under Article 162 in conjunction with Article 136 of Law Number 3 of 2020, concerning amendments to Indonesia’s Mineral and Coal Mining Law.
culturalsurvival.org · 22 Sept
Solutions
Battery storage grows despite policy shifts and supply challenges
A 250 MW battery installation in Medway, Massachusetts, is projected to provide $46 million in revenue to the town over 20 years.
utilitydive.com · 22 Sept
Discovery
Max Rychner’s dissertation and his mentor’s response
Max Rychner coined the word “Wegleiter”, combining “Weg” (path) and “Leiter” (guide), to thank his doctoral advisor, suggesting intellectual guidance beyond the dissertation itself.
faz.net · 22 Sept
Solutions
PG&E and Massachusetts invest millions in energy resilience projects
Massachusetts is funding projects that will add approximately 44 megawatt-hours of battery storage capacity across the state.
energy-storage.news · 22 Sept
Discovery
Minor White’s photography as balm for repressed feelings
The exhibition features approximately 20,000 photographs and 19,000 negatives from the archive of Princeton University, which holds the photographer’s legacy.
elpais.com · 22 Sept
Solutions
Peru expands public works program to boost climate resilience
ProInversión awarded 438 infrastructure projects worth S/ 6,702 million between January and July, a fourfold increase from the same period in 2025.
gestion.pe · 22 Sept
Discovery
Cezanne’s enduring impact explored in Paris exhibition
The exhibition features 70 works by Paul Cezanne and 75 works by artists from across the 20th and 21st centuries.
theartnewspaper.com · 22 Sept
Solutions
Senegal government commits to job creation for youth and women
The initiative trained 800 women and provided funding to 20 groups, directly benefiting a total of 300 women.
seneweb.com · 22 Sept
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Discovery
Ancient salt mine unearthed in Austrian Alps
The newly discovered salt mine in Austria is approximately 7,300 years old.
pmo.ee · 22 Sept
Belonging
Korean teachers form first LGBTQ+ support committee
The Sexual Minorities Committee is the first body within the Korean Teachers and Education Workers Union dedicated to addressing LGBTQ+ issues.
koreatimes.co.kr · 23 Sept
Solutions
Kazakhstan expands women-only train carriages
More than 946,000 journeys have been made by female passengers in women-only carriages over the past five years.
timesca.com · 22 Sept
Discovery
Titanosaur nests found further south than ever before
The dinosaur eggshells were found at a paleolatitude of 55 to 60 degrees south, closer to the South Pole than any other confirmed dinosaur nesting site in the southern hemisphere.
sci.news · 23 Sept
Belonging
Palestinian football returns amidst ongoing restrictions
Israel’s attacks have damaged or destroyed 265 sports facilities in Gaza since October 2023, according to the Palestinian Football Association.
aljazeera.com · 22 Sept
Solutions
Ghana begins final stage of Appiatse town reconstruction
The January 2022 explosion in Appiatse, Ghana, injured more than 500 people and displaced hundreds of residents.
myjoyonline.com · 22 Sept
Discovery
Ancient roads showed Rome wasn’t the empire’s center
The most central route through the Roman Empire ran from the North African coast to Constantinople, before passing north of Rome and through Milan.
expressen.se · 23 Sept
Solutions
Scheme aims to help young people in care find work
The UK government borrowed £18 billion last month, marking a 20% increase in borrowing compared to the same period last year.
channel4.com · 22 Sept
Discovery
Aligarh university’s founding: a strategic choice
The MAO College offered donors the opportunity to have their names inscribed on railings for 25 rupees or on marble plaques for 500 rupees to fund construction.
scroll.in · 23 Sept
Discovery
Hidden chambers may hold queen Nefertiti’s tomb near Tutankhamun’s
Researchers estimate the potential hidden chambers extend 25 to 30 meters beyond the known area of Tutankhamun’s tomb.
adevarul.ro · 22 Sept
Thriving
California expands health enrollment options to ease transitions
The new law will allow Covered California to consider family members’ existing health plans when automatically enrolling eligible individuals, potentially impacting households in regions like Los Angeles and the Central Valley.
gestion.pe · 22 Sept
Thriving
Researchers propose equitable EV infrastructure planning
The researchers assessed 169 towns in Connecticut to create the Electric Vehicle Viability Score, identifying which communities face the greatest combined challenges related to EV infrastructure, flood risk, environmental issues, and socioeconomic factors.
techxplore.com · 22 Sept
Solutions
Mozambique village gains electricity access
The project installed 150 public lighting poles in Mungari, a village in Manica province, Mozambique.
clubofmozambique.com · 22 Sept
Discovery
Ancient artists found inspiration in ivory itself
Archaeologists measured 97 engravings on the figurines, finding evidence that flint blades were frequently changed and used differently for each design element.
sci.news · 21 Sept
Thriving
Poitras family funds early career mental health research
The Poitras family’s total investment in mental health research at MIT now exceeds $100 million.
news.mit.edu · 22 Sept
Discovery
Woman may have ruled ancient Egypt 5,000 years ago
Researchers now believe Meretneith held a ruling status roughly 1,000 years earlier than previously known female leaders in Egypt.
nu.nl · 22 Sept
Thriving
Daughter donates stem cells to save father’s life in Slovenia
Over 1600 new potential stem cell donors joined the Slovenia Donor registry thanks to a national campaign spurred by a woman hoping to find a match for her husband.
delo.si · 22 Sept
Belonging
Niger’s traditional leaders support national security
In 1976, former President Kountché rewarded women farmers in Kolbou with 10 million francs to purchase fencing for their crops.
lesahel.org · 23 Sept
Discovery
Digital Dada library preserves early anti-art movement
The University of Iowa’s Digital Dada Archive offers high-quality scans of over one hundred Dada publications from the early 20th century.
openculture.com · 22 Sept
Belonging
Fulton Sheen to be beatified in St. Louis after years of review
James Engstrom was without a heartbeat for one hour and one minute before being revived, a detail confirmed by attending physicians.
religionnews.com · 22 Sept
Solutions
Pakistan invests billions to expand 4G access
The USF will distribute 14.008 billion Pakistani rupees in subsidies to connect 3.66 million people through fifteen 4G projects.
tribune.com.pk · 22 Sept
Belonging
Ilidža to build memorial honoring Bosnian army fighters
The memorial will specifically honor the memories of 52 people from the village of Doliće, in addition to all those who died fighting for the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
klix.ba · 22 Sept
Solutions
Ethiopia unifies public services with digital platform
Ethiopia showcased MESOB, its new digital public service platform, at HUAWEI Connect in Shanghai in 2026.
fanamc.com · 22 Sept
Thriving
Guyana invests billions to improve water access
Guyana invested $2.9 billion to improve water access in the first six months of 2026, anticipating benefits for more than 10,000 residents.
guyanachronicle.com · 22 Sept
Belonging
Villagers sustain water sources through annual ritual
The village of Kesik relies on seven springs to irrigate their farms and meet household needs.
mongabay.co.id · 22 Sept
Solutions
Jordan ensures deaf citizens can access emergency services
The “114 Deaf JO” mobile application connects video calls from deaf citizens directly to the Jordanian Public Security Directorate’s 911 operations room.
en.ammonnews.net · 22 Sept
Discovery
AI transforms the Bible into 30,000 songs
Music Bible features more than 30,000 songs, representing the complete, unedited text of the Bible set to music.
religionnews.com · 22 Sept
Belonging
Woman travels to counsel Singapore inmates
Choo Choy Lian has volunteered at Changi Prison for 15 years, making a two-hour commute each Sunday to provide counseling.
channelnewsasia.com · 22 Sept
Solutions
Uzbekistan creates system for reporting workplace harassment
Uzbekistan’s new portal will begin operating within the Agency for Management Efficiency’s information systems by December 1, 2026.
kun.uz · 22 Sept
Discovery
Moroccan art travels to European Fashion shows
The Mediterranean Fashion Week in Vieste, Italy, brought together more than 50 brands and highlighted both craftsmanship and design.
beninwebtv.com · 22 Sept
Thriving
Brazil’s President commends Ghana’s reparations leadership
The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution in March 2026 declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans as the gravest crime against humanity, following an initiative led by Ghana.
myjoyonline.com · 22 Sept
Belonging
Family reunited in new home after months apart
Catherine baked a large tray of ginger biscuits to welcome her children home.
rainews.it · 22 Sept
Solutions
Niger governor accepts new health centers to improve local care
Colonel Massalatchi Mahaman Sani accepted the new health centers as part of the PDSS 2022-2026, a plan focused on health and social development in the Zinder region.
lesahel.org · 22 Sept
Discovery
Burnt scrolls yield secrets with novel imaging technique
The team used ink with varying concentrations of lead to recreate ancient writing, enabling them to distinguish the text from the carbonized papyrus.
nature.com · 22 Sept
Thriving
Sri Lanka and Qatar discuss labor rights and recruitment
The Sri Lanka. Qatar Joint Labour Committee held its latest meeting in Doha to address worker welfare and recruitment practices.
newswire.lk · 22 Sept
Thriving
Jordan activates over 3 million digital identities with Sanad app
Sanad registered over 29,000 Jordanians willing to donate their organs through the application.
en.ammonnews.net · 22 Sept
Belonging
Italy commemorates Moby Prince disaster with new monument
Fabio Andreazzoli lost his brother, Marco, ten days before his wedding when the Moby Prince ferry sank in 1991.
ilfattoquotidiano.it · 22 Sept
Solutions
Burkina Faso clinic ends seasonal malaria prevention campaign
The Koosin/Santé medical center protected children aged 3 to 59 months from malaria through a free, seasonal chemoprevention campaign in Burkina Faso.
aib.media · 22 Sept
Thriving
Six decades of schizophrenia care: lessons from research
The RAISE initiative led to SAMHSA block grants that currently cover approximately 40 to 50% of the United States with coordinated specialty care programs for first-episode psychosis.
psychiatrist.com · 22 Sept
Belonging
Women in Chad push for greater role in peacebuilding
More than 60 people from various organizations in Sarh, Chad, attended the peace discussion hosted by Salam Peace Initiative.
tchadinfos.com · 22 Sept
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Discovery
AI solves 108-year-Old World War I code
The AI decoded a message using a keyword that historical records suggested would not be implemented for another eleven days.
canaltech.com.br · 22 Sept
Belonging
Opera revives Tlingit history in native language
The opera “Kutulagaaw: The Tlingit-Russian Battles” is performed entirely in the Tlingit language, a step toward preserving the language and its history.
wbur.org · 22 Sept
Solutions
Cameroon builds local sports equipment industry with new trainers
Cameroon trained 34 new instructors to manufacture sports equipment and support youth businesses in a 10-day program.
businessincameroon.com · 22 Sept
Discovery
Emeric Pressburger: Hungarian roots of a British filmmaker
Filmmakers Martin Scorsese, George Lucas, and Brian De Palma were among those who paid homage to Powell and Pressburger’s cinematic work in the 1970s.
bbj.hu · 22 Sept
Thriving
Afghan cyclist wins medal while challenging restrictions on women
Hashimi became the first Afghan woman to win a medal in the competition in 22 years, since 2002.
vecernji.hr · 22 Sept
Belonging
Soninké community mobilizes to preserve language in Burkina Faso
The Soninké community planned to celebrate the International Day of their language with events held on September 24 and 25, 2026, in Kaya.
aib.media · 21 Sept
Discovery
Hadrian’s Wall: ancient Rome’s shifting border
The Antonine Wall, built further north than Hadrian’s Wall, stretched 39 miles but was abandoned after only twenty years.
daily.jstor.org · 21 Sept
Discovery
Toadstools and toxins: risks in the Amanita market
A product tested by the scientist’s team contained enough muscimol to kill half of the test population of mice at a lower dose than fentanyl.
aeon.co · 22 Sept
Thriving
Hannah-Jones sends daughter to better school after criticism
Studies of school voucher programs find they actually improve the quality of public schools “left behind” by those who exit.
reason.com · 22 Sept
Solutions
Kyrgyzstan removes over 100km of illegal fishing nets
Environmental services in Kyrgyzstan confiscated 101,250 meters of illegal fishing nets during 206 raids over eight months.
akipress.com · 22 Sept
Discovery
Tyrannosaurus rex had human-like body temperature
Researchers found that Tyrannosaurus rex had an average body temperature of about 36 degrees Celsius, matching that of humans.
novinky.cz · 22 Sept
Thriving
Greenland secures agreement for increased autonomy
The agreement allows the United States to expand its military base in Pituffik, Greenland, and establish two new bases in Narsarsuaq and Mestersvig.
ruv.is · 22 Sept
Solutions
Drones help Zimbabwe protect wildlife in Hwange park
WWF Zimbabwe provided specialised training to wildlife rangers in the use of drone technology at Hwange National Park.
newsday.co.zw · 22 Sept
Discovery
Scientist’s 1879 seed burial yields insights today
The 2021 bottle yielded 20 sprouted seeds, all from the mullein family, including one hybrid William Beal had not previously identified.
upworthy.com · 22 Sept
Thriving
Spain expands work schedule options for parents and caregivers
Workers in Spain can request schedule adaptations for family members up to second-degree consanguinity, including parents, grandparents, and siblings.
expansion.com · 22 Sept
Belonging
Shooting at Ontario synagogue escalates antisemitism concerns
Constable Jeff Smith fired approximately 30 shots during the gunfight with the suspect, and is currently hospitalized with serious injuries.
theglobeandmail.com · 23 Sept
Solutions
New Zealand hunts surviving hornets to secure eradication
Researchers found honey bees comprised almost 31% of the diet of yellow-legged hornet larvae analysed in Auckland.
theconversation.com · 22 Sept
Discovery
Betel nut use may be oldest known drug habit
Teeth from a hunter-gatherer dating back 25,000 years showed grooves consistent with habitual betel nut chewing.
nautil.us · 21 Sept
Solutions
Portugal plans urban cooling and flood control to 2035
The program aims to prevent loss of urban green space and tree cover by 2030, and to grow these spaces starting in 2031.
eco.sapo.pt · 22 Sept
Thriving
Sarajevo students plant 40,000 trees to boost environmental awareness
4,000 ninth-grade students in Sarajevo will participate in planting 40,000 trees over the next few years.
klix.ba · 22 Sept
Solutions
Romania to link road fees to vehicle pollution levels
Romania’s average car age is 16.5 years old, and nearly half of registered vehicles meet Euro 4 standards or lower.
hotnews.ro · 22 Sept
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Bilingual science boosts learning in South African school
Students who took a science test in both isiXhosa and English achieved an 86% pass rate, compared to 51% for students taking the test in English only.
dailymaverick.co.za · 22 Sept
Thriving
Niger’s women Lawyers Association celebrates 35 years of service
The Association of Women Jurists of Niger has worked for 35 years to provide legal and judicial assistance to vulnerable populations in Niger and beyond.
lesahel.org · 22 Sept
Belonging
Kenyan network connects professional women to rural girls
Iriip Gaa Group of Professional Ladies currently includes 915 professional women in its WhatsApp community.
nation.africa · 22 Sept
Thriving
Guyana invests in expanded child protection services
Guyana allocated $492.6 million to childcare and protection during the first six months of 2026.
guyanachronicle.com · 22 Sept
Solutions
Norway funds Ukrainians’ return home
Norway allocated approximately 105 million kroner to support the return of 6,047 Ukrainians.
aftenposten.no · 22 Sept
Thriving
Uzbekistan aims to halve carbon intensity by 2035
Uzbekistan is planting more than 200 million trees and shrubs each year as part of its environmental initiatives.
trend.az · 22 Sept
Solutions
Portugal launches national plan to control invasive algae
By 2024, the invasive algae had reached eight of the nine islands in the Azores archipelago.
ambientemagazine.com · 22 Sept
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Discovery
Courtier served Henry VIII while secretly preserving Catholic texts
Researchers traced pages from a 15th-century manuscript to the Beinecke Library at Yale University after decades of cataloging errors obscured its location.
smithsonianmag.com · 21 Sept
Belonging
NGO provides water Well to Ghanaian community
The “Unity Well” project cost GH¢48,000, providing a new water source for the 11,000 residents of Atasemanso Zongo.
thechronicle.com.gh · 22 Sept
Discovery
Scientists grow human brain tissue in mice with breakthrough technique
Human cells formed as much as 92% of the cortical tissue in the mice brains after the procedure.
romania-insider.com · 22 Sept
Thriving
Alabama students built homes from discarded Carpet
Rural Studio has completed more than 220 projects and trained over 1,200 students in Alabama’s Black Belt region.
clarin.com · 22 Sept
Solutions
Social housing providers plan for heat waves
Only 2.8% of social housing units in France currently have ceiling fans, according to USH estimates.
lemonde.fr · 21 Sept
Thriving
FDA approves first treatment for rare Alexander disease
Clinical trials showed patients taking Zanvastro for just over a year experienced significantly better walking speeds compared to those who did not receive treatment.
medicalxpress.com · 22 Sept
Solutions
Portuguese towns provide school meals to all students
More than 10,000 students in Paredes and Paços de Ferreira are now receiving school meals through this new program.
rtp.pt · 21 Sept
Solutions
Senegal funds development projects in Touba
Senegal’s PACASEN program funded the construction of over 80 classrooms in Touba.
seneweb.com · 21 Sept
Thriving
FPT chief bets on school for Covid orphans in Vietnam
HOPE School currently supports 363 students, with 18% of them now attending university or college.
e.vnexpress.net · 21 Sept
Belonging
Cultural days in Burkina Faso promote local talent and unity
The cultural days in Djibo, Burkina Faso, will continue until October 3, 2026, providing a platform for local traditions and community engagement.
aib.media · 21 Sept
Discovery
Uzbek artist sees Qatar as bridge for traditional arts
Davlat Toshev, an artist from Uzbekistan, is completing a residency at Qatar’s Museum of Islamic Art.
gulf-times.com · 21 Sept
Thriving
Student with disability receives job support, not study aid
The Norwegian government increased funding for functional assistance by ten million kroner this year, acknowledging its value in supporting people with disabilities in the workforce.
vg.no · 22 Sept
Belonging
Leioa, Spain revives childhood memories buried 25 years ago
Residents of Leioa unearthed more than 1,500 containers filled with childhood memories after they were buried for 25 years.
20minutos.es · 22 Sept
Solutions
Ethiopia transforms farming with integrated approach
Access to weather and climate services increased maize productivity by 27 percent for Ethiopian farming households.
fanamc.com · 21 Sept
Thriving
Ukraine and Syria partner to clear landmines
Ukraine will share its expertise and train specialists in areas like non-technical survey and demining to help clear war-affected land in Syria.
ukrinform.net · 22 Sept
Belonging
Papua New Guinea community celebrates independence together
The Sepik West New Britain Community officially participated together in a major national event for the first time during Papua New Guinea’s 51st Independence Anniversary.
postcourier.com.pg · 22 Sept
Solutions
Global Restoration efforts bring gains for land, forests, and communities
Saudi Arabia’s National Greening Programme has planted over 159 million trees to restore ecosystems and combat climate change.
squirrel-news.net · 21 Sept
Thriving
Pay transparency fails to close gender wage gap
Austria’s 2011 pay transparency reform reduced the initial 20 percent wage gap by less than 0.5 percentage points after four years.
telex.hu · 22 Sept
Solutions
European cities fight deadly air pollution and economic costs
London’s clean air measures cut deaths linked to toxic air by approximately 40 percent.
euronews.com · 21 Sept
Discovery
New measurements suggest hidden chambers near Tutankhamun’s tomb
The team identified thirteen or fourteen rectangular anomalies suggesting potential chambers near Tutankhamun’s tomb, covering a 35 by 35 meter area.
faz.net · 21 Sept
Thriving
Fairer vaccine sharing could save millions in future pandemics
Improving public confidence in vaccines could prevent an additional 1.9 million deaths during a future pandemic, according to the study.
africanews.com · 22 Sept
Solutions
South Korea closes illegal websites distributing exploitative content
Authorities seized 176 billion won (approximately US$132 million) worth of proceeds from illegal gambling websites linked to the distribution of exploitative content.
en.yna.co.kr · 22 Sept
Thriving
Azerbaijan welcomes back displaced residents
148 people resettled in the village of Shukurbayli in the Jabrayil district during this phase of the Great Return program.
trend.az · 22 Sept
Discovery
Novel tells Sicilian family’s saga in Tunisia
Les Os noirs recounts the story of a Sicilian family’s move to Tunisia beginning in 1908.
webdo.tn · 22 Sept
Belonging
Indianapolis students mediate conflicts to reduce suspensions
Harshman Middle School’s out-of-school suspension rate fell from 26% to 8% between 2023 and 2025 after implementing a peer mediation program.
chalkbeat.org · 22 Sept
Solutions
Germany installs over three million smart meters
Germany has installed smart meters at 5.9 percent of all metering points as of June 30.
n-tv.de · 21 Sept
Discovery
Jefferson’s DNA reveals paternity of descendants
Researchers performed twenty thousand simulations to determine the paternity of descendants of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings.
origo.hu · 22 Sept
Belonging
Polish woman finds connection and support after loss
Jadwiga divided her meals in half at a senior club, indicating financial hardship even while remaining active in her community.
wiadomosci.onet.pl · 22 Sept
Solutions
Michigan program gives cash to new mothers, improves outcomes
The Rx Kids program has been associated with a 50% drop in neonatal mortality in its first community, Flint, Michigan.
goodgoodgood.co · 21 Sept
Solutions
US solar power surpasses 300 gigawatts, powers millions of homes
Developers added 9.6 gigawatts of new grid capacity through utility-scale solar installations in the second quarter of 2026.
pv-magazine-usa.com · 21 Sept
Discovery
Self-inquiry offers new path to understanding consciousness
The method aims to diminish the “narrative self” by tracing mental contents back to the sense of “I” that they reference.
frontiersin.org · 22 Sept
Solutions
Italy offers incentives for home electric vehicle chargers
Italy is dedicating 68 million euros through 2030 to help people install home electric vehicle chargers.
rainews.it · 22 Sept
Discovery
Jefferson’s descendants confirmed by Smithsonian DNA study
Researchers found that one Hemings descendant shared over five percent of her DNA with Thomas Jefferson, more than any tested from his legitimate family.
newyorker.com · 21 Sept
Thriving
DoorDash will pay $131.5 million to New York City delivery workers
DoorDash will send a minimum of $10 to each of the 264,000 Dashers impacted by the pay errors.
businessinsider.com · 22 Sept
Discovery
Art, colonialism, and home: Neha Kale’s cross-cultural reflections
Kale describes the Perth suburbs where she settled as places where each house was self-contained, with “no need to relate to its neighbours”.
theconversation.com · 21 Sept
Thriving
Poland begins benefits for same-sex couples married abroad
Poland’s ZUS has begun paying care allowances to same-sex couples, providing up to 14 days of benefits per year at 80% of the recipient’s average salary.
notesfrompoland.com · 22 Sept
Discovery
New giant herbivore dinosaur found in China
Kayrasaurus changliensis had more than 45 teeth in its lower jaw, the highest number found in any known therizinosaur.
sci.news · 21 Sept
Thriving
US returns millions to Gambia from former president’s assets
The United States sold a property owned by the former president to return $2.5 million to the Gambia.
malijet.com · 21 Sept
Thriving
Justice authorizes billions in delayed INSS payments to Brazilians
The Council of the Federal Justice authorized 2.68 billion reais to resolve delayed payments related to Brazil’s INSS and social benefits.
exame.com · 21 Sept
Solutions
Bezos and Sanchez invest $25 million in Pacific ocean conservation
Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos are contributing to an initiative that now totals $63.3 million committed to protecting the Pacific Ocean.
economictimes.indiatimes.com · 21 Sept
Belonging
Leicester Lankans Premier League grows UK Sri Lankan community
The Leicester Lankans Premier League grew from four teams in 2022 to seven teams, signalling increased participation within the Sri Lankan community in Britain.
newswire.lk · 22 Sept
Solutions
Weißenfels renews playgrounds with EU funding
Weißenfels will spend 300,000 euros to renovate six playgrounds, with the European Union covering 80 percent of the costs.
welt.de · 21 Sept
Discovery
Traditional greetings persist alongside rising use of “hello” in Austria
Researchers observed greetings in 13 rural Austrian communities, studying the behaviour of 152 people.
diepresse.com · 22 Sept
Belonging
Bristol church may become community space, retaining Colston’s remains
All Saints church has been closed since 1984, awaiting a decision on its future use.
theguardian.com · 21 Sept
Discovery
Mice gain human brain tissue for research
The transplanted human tissue made up about 92% of the mice’s cortical tissue by volume after three months.
hindustantimes.com · 22 Sept
Thriving
Guatemalan hospital brings advanced neurosurgery home
Hospital El Pilar now treats aneurysms with a neurointervention technique that carries complication rates of only 2% to 4% for unruptured aneurysms.
republica.com · 21 Sept
Solutions
Burkina Faso trains teachers in bilingual education
The training program included 210 teachers from the Boussouma/S1 and S2 school districts in Burkina Faso.
aib.media · 21 Sept
Solutions
Utrecht builds new car-free district
The Merwede district will include 21,500 bicycle parking spaces within the new development.
wedemain.fr · 21 Sept
Discovery
Researchers correct early account of solar storm impact
Researchers found the train delay originally attributed to a solar storm in 1841 actually happened in 1848, seven years later.
eos.org · 21 Sept
Discovery
Bayeux tapestry draws huge crowds in London
The British Museum expects up to one million visitors to view the Bayeux Tapestry during its exhibition, which runs until July 2027.
lequotidien.lu · 22 Sept
Belonging
Older friends helped woman navigate divorce
The woman joined a local Italian Club, where she practiced her Italian with people mostly in their 50s and older.
businessinsider.com · 22 Sept
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