Thriving
Teacher’s early class transformed Special education approach
The inaugural Lee Casuscelli Excellence in Special Education Award includes a $20,000 teacher fellowship for 12 months of professional development.
smh.com.au · 18 Sept
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Belonging
Tamil theatre group inspires Ceylon’s arts scene
The Suguna Vilasa Sabha received 2,500 rupees from a drama contractor to fund their five-play performance series in Ceylon in 1911.
thehindu.com · 18 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
Florida restores oyster reefs by recycling shells
Florida has created 77 acres of new oyster reef since 2024 by recycling shells.
unian.net · 18 Sept
Discovery
Researchers advocate for global recognition of poet Noémia de Sousa
Researchers are currently investigating Noémia de Sousa’s work in six countries beyond Mozambique and Brazil, including Argentina, Poland, and the United States.
rtp.pt · 18 Sept
Thriving
Advocates end Corn Laws, ushering in free trade
In 1951, A Streetcar Named Desire became the first film to win acting awards for three performers. Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Art Direction.
goodnewsnetwork.org · 18 Sept
Belonging
Van Devi Temple: Bihar shrine inspires new film
The Van Devi Temple is believed by locals to have originated around the 16th century, based on oral histories.
indianexpress.com · 18 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
Keralam recovers land from old waste sites
Keralam has reclaimed 121 acres of land after processing 1.545 million tonnes of legacy waste.
thehindu.com · 18 Sept
Discovery
Ancient axe from space discovered in China
The axe contains 7.41 percent nickel, significantly higher than the average of around 11 percent found in other Chinese meteoritic iron artifacts.
unian.net · 18 Sept
Thriving
Australia closes billions in unpaid retirement funds gap
Treasury estimated a 25-year-old median-income worker paid fortnightly could be around $6,000 better off at retirement from receiving super contributions earlier.
unsustainablemagazine.com · 18 Sept
Belonging
Temiar people balance tradition with modern materials
Temiar artists now use modern cosmetics to create facial art because traditional ingredients like kesumba seeds are becoming harder to find.
freemalaysiatoday.com · 18 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
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
Discovery
Ancient Egyptian official’s tomb reveals afterlife beliefs
Archaeologists recovered more than 100 faience ushabti statuettes from later burial shafts at Saqqara.
colombiaone.com · 18 Sept
Thriving
Kaduna State University lecturers end strike after agreement
KASU will begin paying lecturers nine months of owed wages in October 2026.
vanguardngr.com · 18 Sept
Belonging
India’s revolutionaries: untold family stories emerge
The Agnijug Archive has recorded more than 70 family stories of revolutionaries since its founding in July 2022.
indianexpress.com · 18 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
Solar power boosts farm income in southern Somalia
Mohamed Nur Isaq saved about $1,700 from his farm profits after switching to solar power, exceeding his previous savings as a farmer.
hiiraan.com · 18 Sept
Discovery
Reading ancient scrolls: new tech reveals hidden texts
Researchers created scrolls with lead in the ink, and CT scans revealed the letters “lit up like a Christmas tree.”
nautil.us · 17 Sept
Thriving
Tajikistan bolsters pandemic defenses with ‘One Health’
Tajikistan trained over 120 laboratory specialists in outbreak response, decreasing laboratory result times by 30%.
asiaplus.news · 18 Sept
Belonging
UKZN graduates honor family legacies through education
Dolly Nyasulu earned her PhD at age 82, completing a study on family-centered postnatal care after decades of experience in nursing and midwifery.
timeslive.co.za · 18 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
Solutions
Netherlands leads Belgium in phasing out natural gas
Two out of three homes in Flanders still rely on natural gas for heating.
vrtnws.be · 18 Sept
Discovery
Ancient defensive system unearthed in Morocco’s Oued Beht
Archaeologists found around 9,000 polished axes at the Oued Beht site, exceeding the local need and proving the village produced goods for external trade.
en.le360.ma · 17 Sept
Thriving
W.E.B. Du Bois’s data visualizations advanced rights
W.E.B. Du Bois created around sixty infographic panels for the 1900 World’s Fair in Paris to illustrate African American progress.
lemonde.fr · 18 Sept
Belonging
Te reo Māori revitalisation builds bridges across generations
Facu Cuello began learning te reo Māori within three years of moving to Aotearoa New Zealand.
rnz.co.nz · 18 Sept
Recovery
Griffons return to Madonie mountains after 70 years
At least 80 griffons now fly in the Madonie Mountains, a significant increase from the 35 originally brought from Spain.
greenme.it · 13 Sept
Solutions
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
Discovery
Concept graph unlocks Swami Vivekananda’s texts
Viveka-Insight’s concept graph links over 83,000 paragraphs to 8,362 language-agnostic concepts, bridging Swami Vivekananda’s English and Bengali writings.
arxiv.org · 18 Sept
Thriving
World Bank mobilizes record private capital for development
The World Bank Group mobilized $112 billion in private capital in fiscal year 2026, exceeding the $35 billion mobilized in 2022.
klix.ba · 18 Sept
Belonging
Sheep drive from Achel to Brussels seeks accommodation for shepherd
The sheep drive will cover 170 kilometers over two weeks, starting September 28 and ending October 13.
vrtnws.be · 18 Sept
Recovery
Nine elephants found in Vietnam’s Da Nang protected forest
Camera traps in the Da Nang Special-Use Forest recorded a herd of nine elephants, including two calves under one year old.
vnexpress.net · 14 Sept
Solutions
Ghana will invest $300 million to end shift system in schools
The World Bank is providing $300 million to Ghana to address a projected shortage of over 850,000 secondary school spaces by 2040.
beninwebtv.com · 18 Sept
Discovery
Man finds 3,000-year-old gold bracelet in Wales
The discovered gold bracelet is estimated to be worth between £15,000 and £20,000.
unian.net · 17 Sept
Thriving
Niger’s Police handball club rises to national prominence
The AS Police Nationale currently includes the majority of players on Niger’s national handball team.
lesahel.org · 18 Sept
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Belonging
Madagascar communities adapt after back-to-back cyclones
Conservationists used drones to restore 300 hectares of mangrove and littoral forests in Madagascar, carrying up to 45kg of seeds up to 5km into remote terrain.
dailymaverick.co.za · 18 Sept
Recovery
Kentucky rebounds: elk return after a century of absence
The elk population in Kentucky has grown to 13,000 individuals, becoming the largest herd east of the Rocky Mountains.
xataka.com · 12 Sept
Solutions
Châtelet, Belgium invests in green spaces to combat heat waves
Châtelet plans to complete the revitalization of Wilson Square, adding trees and rain gardens, by 2027.
dhnet.be · 18 Sept
Discovery
Beatles lyrics appear in over 3,200 scientific studies
Researchers identified 189 exact references to Beatles lyrics and 408 examples of lyric-based wordplay in scientific article titles.
colombiaone.com · 18 Sept
Thriving
Aortic disease: prevention and early diagnosis
Doctors at the Metropolitan General hospital recommend that patients 65 and older, particularly those with a history of smoking, undergo preventative ultrasound screening for aortic aneurysms.
protothema.gr · 18 Sept
Belonging
Funding cut threatens archive collaboration in Brazil
The Rowasu’u project trained twenty A’uwẽ researchers to use digital technologies and record the knowledge of elders.
anthropology-news.org · 17 Sept
Recovery
Costa Rica reverses deforestation, becoming a global example
Costa Rica’s Payment for Environmental Services program has protected over one million hectares of forest, approximately one-fifth of the country, in 20 years.
xataka.com · 12 Sept
Solutions
Nigeria shifts focus from direct farm funding to sustainable credit systems
The GP AgFin project facilitated over €53.9 million (about ₦61 billion) in financing to smallholder farmers, achieving a repayment rate exceeding 90 percent.
thisdaylive.com · 18 Sept
Discovery
Ancient tombs in Vietnam reveal centuries-old artifacts
The archaeologists found that the swords and cleavers in one tomb were intentionally placed crossed over each other, forming a pointed shape toward the tomb’s head.
news.tuoitre.vn · 17 Sept
Thriving
Morocco works to save endangered bird species
ANEF established a breeding population of Andalusian hemipodes at the Ain Sebaâ Zoo in Casablanca, serving as a reserve for the species.
en.le360.ma · 18 Sept
Belonging
First Nations netballers push for cultural safety and inclusion
Only three Indigenous Australian women have ever represented the Diamonds, the country’s national netball team.
abc.net.au · 17 Sept
Recovery
Crab farmer faces losses from growing stork population
The flock of approximately 80 Oriental storks consumes around 2,400 crabs daily from Hu Dingsong’s farm, costing him between 30,000 and 40,000 yuan each day.
sixthtone.com · 13 Sept
Solutions
Chad recovers over 3,400 weapons in eastern disarmament operation
Authorities collected 3,430 weapons during the three-month operation in eastern Chad.
alwihdainfo.com · 17 Sept
Discovery
Tyrannosaurus rex had warm blood, study finds
Scientists determined the T. rex’s body temperature to be 36 degrees Celsius, approximately the same as modern humans.
galileonet.it · 18 Sept
Thriving
UN backs map showing Africa’s true size
The Equal Earth projection minimizes distortions so that Africa appears larger in comparison to other continents, as it is actually 14 times smaller than it appears on a Mercator projection.
n1info.hr · 18 Sept
Belonging
Azores immigrants maintain strong ties to homeland
More than 80% of the Portuguese-origin community in California traces its roots to the Azores islands, making it the state with the largest Luso-American population in the United States.
rtp.pt · 18 Sept
Recovery
Caribbean king crab “gardener” helps restore reefs
In just five years, 175 reintroduced king crabs in Puerto Morelos, Mexico consumed approximately 30 tons of algae.
es.mongabay.com · 15 Sept
Solutions
Trust-based recycling boosts glass collection in Israeli city
The trust-based intervention led to the collection of 1600 kilograms of glass in Tamra, Israel, within two months, the first successful source separation the city had seen in recent history.
mdpi.com · 18 Sept
Discovery
Ancient Xinjiang residents had Yellow River roots
Researchers found that 50 percent of the DNA from ancient individuals buried in Xinjiang’s Tianshanbeilu cemetery originated from farmers along the Yellow River.
scmp.com · 18 Sept
Thriving
Bitrus Nwalsu overcomes disability to serve Nigeria
Bitrus Nwalsu crawled to school as a child because his family could not afford a wheelchair.
vanguardngr.com · 18 Sept
Belonging
Musicians in São Paulo honour Chilean artist Victor Jara
The event marks 53 years since the military coup in Chile that led to the murder of artist and activist Victor Jara.
brasildefato.com.br · 18 Sept
Recovery
Chesapeake Bay blue crabs rebound after decline, reason unknown
This year’s dredge survey estimated a total of 349 million blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay, a 46% increase over last year’s count.
pbs.org · 11 Sept
Solutions
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
Discovery
Lost language echoes in Ancient Greek words
The Greek word for “labyrinth,” labýrinthos, includes a suffix common in the language of the pre-Greek people who likely inhabited the region.
linguisticdiscovery.com · 18 Sept
Thriving
Queensland Rail restores service after pay deal
The agreement will reinstate 417 services each week, adding about 83 extra trains to the daily schedule.
abc.net.au · 18 Sept
Belonging
Beatification celebrates a Spanish nun’s devotion to community
Approximately 180,000 people accompanied the Virgen de la Esperanza Macarena during a procession connected to the beatification ceremony.
abc.es · 18 Sept
Recovery
Solar farms in Minnesota boost native bee populations
Native bee abundance increased by more than 20 times at the two Minnesota solar farms after habitat restoration.
notallnewsisbad.com · 15 Sept
Solutions
Peru’s native communities gain free ID access in remote Amazon
Peru’s PAIS program has delivered over 200,000 social services to people in remote Amazonian areas so far this year.
andina.pe · 17 Sept
Discovery
Could Nefertiti be buried within Tutankhamun’s tomb?
Gravity measurements revealed “anomalies” potentially indicating artificial chambers with right angles and low density, aligned with the north wall of Tutankhamun’s tomb.
vrtnws.be · 17 Sept
Thriving
Telangana government acts on land disputes
The government expects over 9,700 families to benefit from the quick processing of land applications in L.B. Nagar colonies.
thehindu.com · 18 Sept
Belonging
Retired baker walks over 800 miles to thank life
Lieven Debusschere walked 2386 kilometers (approximately 1482 miles) from his home in Belgium to Santiago de Compostela in Spain.
dhnet.be · 18 Sept
Recovery
Deforestation alerts in Brazil’s Cerrado hit second-lowest level
Brazil detected 238 square kilometers of deforestation alerts in the Cerrado in August 2026, the second-lowest amount since monitoring began in 2018.
oeco.org.br · 11 Sept
Solutions
Kashmir shifts walnut farming to boost global competition
J&K produces 3.5 lakh tonnes of walnuts each year, providing approximately 90% of India’s total walnut supply.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com · 17 Sept
Discovery
New cat species discovered in Bolivia after a century
Researchers identified the new cat species through genomic analysis, a process that revealed it had not been previously documented by science.
telex.hu · 17 Sept
Thriving
Italy’s schools reopen for 8 million students
Italy hired nearly 118,000 substitute teachers to start the 2026/2027 school year, almost 10,000 more than the previous year.
rainews.it · 18 Sept
Belonging
Children learn water safety through te reo Māori
Around 300 students from three schools participated in Kauora Ahurei, a swimming event conducted entirely in te reo Māori.
rnz.co.nz · 17 Sept
Recovery
Gibraltar revives marine life by sinking old ships
Gibraltar created an artificial reef covering 4,799 square meters by sinking old barges in the early 1980s.
xataka.com · 11 Sept
Solutions
Shinhan bank eases funding for Korean small businesses
Shinhan Bank refunded a total of 195.3 billion won in interest to 280,000 individual business owners.
greenpostkorea.co.kr · 18 Sept
Discovery
New cat species discovered in Bolivia after a century
Researchers determined the new cat species split from its closest relatives around 1.4 million years ago.
goodgoodgood.co · 17 Sept
Thriving
Uzbekistan plans film industry overhaul with new partnerships
Saida Mirziyoyeva said Uzbekfilm has reflected Uzbekistan’s history, lives, hopes, and experiences on screen for almost a century.
kun.uz · 18 Sept
Belonging
Nepal flood impacts Indigenous communities
The Fund for Nonviolence will match donations to Cultural Survival’s Nepal relief effort dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000.
culturalsurvival.org · 17 Sept
Recovery
Vietnam’s biodiversity corridors boost local incomes
Households inside Vietnam’s biodiversity corridors earned approximately 25% more income than those outside, translating to $412 per hectare per year versus $330.
news.mongabay.com · 14 Sept
Solutions
Uttarakhand seeks to reverse migration with Rudraksh farming
A single 29-mukhi Rudraksh bead, a rare variety, can sell for approximately Rs 1.5 crore (about $180,000 USD).
indianexpress.com · 17 Sept
Discovery
Parthenon’s famous optical illusions may be myths
The bulge in the Parthenon’s columns, often cited as an optical correction, measures only 0.7 inches (18 millimeters).
gizmodo.com · 17 Sept
Thriving
Canadian Walmart workers secure first union contract
The contract includes a disciplinary procedure, giving workers protections not available at other Walmart distribution centers where employees can be terminated without recourse.
labornotes.org · 17 Sept
Belonging
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid explores history of Emirati cordage
The research project documented Al Khuzam’s evolution across three phases, starting with its functional use in camel steering and desert navigation.
emirates247.com · 18 Sept
Recovery
New Zealand’s rare kakapo parrot population booms
This year’s breeding season resulted in 90 new kakapo chicks, increasing the total population to 325 birds, a level not seen in 75 years.
hs.fi · 13 Sept
Solutions
Colombia’s peace deal faces new threat from current government
At least 84 people died in confrontations between security forces and armed groups in Colombia during August, the highest monthly toll since 2018.
foreignpolicy.com · 17 Sept
Discovery
Dinosaur eggs found further south than ever before
The discovered titanosaur eggshells were found at latitudes 55 to 60 degrees south, much further from the equator than the typical 31 degrees south where this dinosaur group is usually found.
nautil.us · 17 Sept
Thriving
Croatia begins issuing visas to Bosnian drivers
Drivers from Bosnia and Herzegovina will now be able to apply for visas allowing them to stay in Croatia for work, bypassing the previous 90-day limit within 180 days.
klix.ba · 18 Sept
Belonging
Raghubir Yadav’s early life shaped by theatre and hardship
Raghubir Yadav earned just 2.50 rupees a day while performing with a travelling theatre troupe, and sometimes had to manage on as little as 1 rupee when it rained.
indianexpress.com · 17 Sept
Recovery
Sheep and goats help prevent forest fires in Spain
More than 250 sheep and goats now work to control vegetation in Vilamòs, Spain.
lavanguardia.com · 14 Sept
Solutions
Senegal’s “Xëyu Ndaw Ñi” program creates jobs and boosts local economies
The program injected 15.67 billion FCFA of wages directly into households as of July 2024.
seneweb.com · 17 Sept
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Discovery
New map challenges Roman Empire road network beliefs
The research team mapped over 300,000 kilometers of Roman roads, revealing a pattern that diverges from the traditional view of a Rome-centered network.
pmo.ee · 18 Sept
Thriving
Ecuador lawmakers speed reforms after attack on child
Ecuadorian lawmakers passed a resolution condemning the attack on a child with 88 affirmative votes.
elcomercio.com · 18 Sept
Belonging
Guarani heritage shaped southern Brazil’s culture
The Portuguese and Spanish languages in the Rio Grande do Sul region have incorporated approximately 6,000 words from indigenous languages like Tupi, Guarani, and Quechua.
brasildefato.com.br · 17 Sept
Recovery
Uzbekistan plants trees to combat Aral Sea desertification
Uzbekistan has planted saxaul and other salt-resistant species on 1.7 million hectares of the former Aral Sea bed.
news.google.com · 12 Sept
Solutions
Senegal funds road improvements in Kaolack
The government invested nearly 3 billion FCFA to complete 4.238 kilometers of road improvements in Kaolack.
seneweb.com · 17 Sept
Discovery
Opinion: Parthenon's perfection wasn't about correcting illusions
Vitruvius, a Roman writer four centuries after the Parthenon’s construction, first proposed the idea that the temple used curves to counteract optical illusions.
indianexpress.com · 18 Sept
Thriving
Denmark opens major carbon storage site in North Sea
The Greensand project plans to store up to 8 million tonnes of CO₂ per year by 2030.
lemonde.fr · 18 Sept
Belonging
Sudanese women maintain henna tradition despite war and drought
Farmers report that inconsistent access to water is the biggest obstacle limiting henna production in Sudan.
africanews.com · 17 Sept
Recovery
Captive crocodiles adapt to wild in Bangladesh
Researchers tracked a wild crocodile that traveled over 30 kilometers in a single day after being moved 132 kilometers from its original habitat.
sciencedaily.com · 14 Sept
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Solutions
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
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Discovery
Lost Abercrombie painting found at estate sale, valued at $250,000
Freeman’s expects the rediscovered painting, Alderman Merriam’s Shells, to sell for up to $250,000 at auction in New York on October 1.
smithsonianmag.com · 17 Sept
Thriving
Native American organization centers community in mental health work
Two Feathers Native American Family Services increased the number of youth served from 25 in 2018 to 289 in 2024.
nonprofitquarterly.org · 17 Sept
Recovery
Kākāpō population surges: parrot rebounds after decades
More than 100,000 people watched a live stream of kākāpō during breeding season, observing their nesting and chick-rearing behaviors.
focusingonwildlife.com · 9 Sept
Solutions
EU imposes tariffs on Chinese EVs, hybrid exports surge
China exported 50,000 hybrid vehicles to the EU in July, a 1,215 percent increase from approximately 3,800 in October 2024.
klix.ba · 17 Sept
Discovery
Man receives reward for ancient Champa monkey God statue
Dương Đình Lục received a reward of 92.87 million đồng for the statue, which experts estimate to be worth around 2.337 billion đồng.
vnexpress.net · 18 Sept
Thriving
Greek organizations seek overhaul of child protection system
Greece currently employs only 545 permanent social workers to serve 332 municipalities nationwide.
protothema.gr · 18 Sept
Belonging
Da Nang plans over $15 million investment in sacred forest
The project will construct two new roads on Trung Son Hill, measuring 691 meters and 212.6 meters long.
news.tuoitre.vn · 18 Sept
Recovery
Mozambique safeguards Mount Mabu butterfly forest
Scientists have recorded more than 200 butterfly taxa at Mount Mabu, but believe the true number could reach 250 species.
news.mongabay.com · 11 Sept
Solutions
Detroit schools upgrade air conditioning after heat dismissals
DPSCD expects 81% of its schools to have full air conditioning by the 2028-29 school year, a jump from 34% in 2018.
chalkbeat.org · 17 Sept
Discovery
Ancient Stoic logic mirrors modern language analysis
The Natural Term Logic framework incorporates Quine’s reformulation of predicate logic, offering a connection between ancient and modern logical approaches.
arxiv.org · 18 Sept
Thriving
Chile ends dog-transmitted rabies as public health threat
Chile has gone 50 years without a human case of rabies, leading to the WHO’s validation of its elimination efforts.
humanprogress.org · 17 Sept
Belonging
Wendell Berry’s impact on Christian farmers embracing sustainability
Nearly all the farmers studied grew up in Protestant Christian households and connected their faith with a sense of responsibility to address harm to the land.
phys.org · 17 Sept
Recovery
White-tailed eagle numbers reach new high in Austria
Austria now hosts 123 pairs of white-tailed eagles, equaling the population from their return 25 years ago.
vienna.at · 10 Sept
Solutions
European airports exceed sustainable Aviation fuel mandate
Airports across the European Union supplied 1.1 million tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel in 2025.
rinnovabili.it · 17 Sept
Discovery
Rare texts and art attract buyers at Abu Dhabi Book Fair
A fragment of Homer’s Iliad on display dates back approximately 1,800 years and is written on ancient papyrus.
khaleejtimes.com · 18 Sept
Thriving
Niger’s Almoustapha Mamane Bako builds judo champions
Almoustapha Mamane Bako earned his third dan black belt in judo in 2024, in his hometown of Dosso.
lesahel.org · 18 Sept
Belonging
Makanjuola couple celebrate 50 years of marriage and a 75th birthday
Remi Makanjuola received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the University of Leicester fifty years after graduating and marrying his wife.
thisdaylive.com · 18 Sept
Recovery
Danube gudgeon returns to Inn River after a century
Researchers identified approximately 38,000 fish representing 36 species during systematic surveys of fishways along the Inn River.
phys.org · 9 Sept
Solutions
China battles desert expansion with innovative methods
People in China have been using methods like “straw checkerboards” to combat desertification for decades.
theatlantic.com · 17 Sept
Discovery
New wild cat species discovered in Bolivia after a decade
Scientists confirmed the Tilkayo as a new species through genetic analysis after initially suspecting it was a tiger cat ten years prior.
hankyung.com · 18 Sept
Thriving
People prioritise comfort objects during disaster prep
Only 4 out of 1,000 UK adults surveyed reported being fully prepared for a sudden crisis or disaster.
phys.org · 18 Sept
Belonging
María Valverde shares fond memories of her grandparents
María Valverde said she first went to her grandparents, rather than her parents, to discuss her feelings about seeing a dead person for the first time.
20minutos.es · 17 Sept
Recovery
New Zealand uses predator control to protect native species
Researchers analysed more than 591,000 tracking-tunnel records collected across 13 conservation regions in New Zealand.
phys.org · 10 Sept
Solutions
Bosnia and Herzegovina invests millions to prevent flooding
The Ministry of Economy of Canton Sarajevo is providing 1.4 million KM to fund flood protection projects in three Bosnian communities.
klix.ba · 18 Sept
Discovery
AI struggles with nuance in Classical Chinese Poetry
Models correctly ordered discourse-level elements in only 0 to 13 percent of cases on the new Neo-Classic benchmark.
arxiv.org · 18 Sept
Thriving
Bogotá’s ciclovía: a 50-year revolution for wellbeing
Bogotá’s ciclovía helped reduce the equivalent of 444 tons of CO2 in 2024.
elsalvador.com · 17 Sept
Belonging
Brazilian short film “Guél Boy” screens free in Recife and Olinda
“Guél Boy” was filmed entirely using cell phones and drones to capture the summer landscapes of Recife.
brasildefato.com.br · 17 Sept
Recovery
Chesapeake Bay underwater grasses increase amidst regional variation
Underwater grasses now cover 89,385 acres in the Chesapeake Bay, representing a 7% increase from 2024.
phys.org · 9 Sept
Solutions
Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana build resilience to climate change
The Adaptation Fund approved the project to improve coastal resilience in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana in 2023.
aip.ci · 18 Sept
Discovery
Vienna museum unveils 400 years of fashion history
The Wien Museum’s textile collection contains 25,000 items, making it one of the largest in Europe.
kurier.at · 17 Sept
Thriving
France creates task force to build child-safe AI
The task force will work for two months to establish guidelines for a child-protective AI.
bfmtv.com · 18 Sept
Belonging
Teacher and rugby player set to play 100th match for Auckland
Eloise Blackwell has scored 23 tries in her 100 appearances for the Auckland Storm rugby team.
newsroom.co.nz · 18 Sept
Recovery
Rare bat sighting spurs habitat protection in Philippines
The monitoring team observed that the bats roosted with only one species per tree during the survey.
rappler.com · 13 Sept
Solutions
EU Aviation fuel shifts to sustainable sources
The use of SAF in the EU avoided 3.33 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions from airports in 2025.
observador.pt · 17 Sept
Discovery
Biologists discover new cat species in Bolivia after a century
Genetic analysis revealed the new cat species, Leopardus tilcayo, separated from other tiger cats 1.4 million years ago.
vrtnws.be · 17 Sept
Thriving
California court limits ICE arrests without warrants
The judge reviewed 871 arrest documents and found that 41 of the detained individuals had no documented justification related to flight risk.
lanacion.com.ar · 17 Sept
Belonging
Dozo traditional hunters seek to support security in Burkina Faso
More than 200 members of the Dozo confraternity attended the presentation in Kyon.
aib.media · 18 Sept
Recovery
Asiatic lions thrive in India, but face new challenges
The 2025 lion population estimate identified 497 Asiatic lions living outside the traditional Gir core landscape, exceeding the number within the protected area.
thebetterindia.com · 9 Sept
Solutions
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
Discovery
Archaeologist explores ancient roots of human innovation
Sara Cura founded the podcast “Let’s Rock” which currently has 38 episodes dedicated to sharing archaeological discoveries.
observador.pt · 17 Sept
Thriving
India launches bridge course for primary teachers
NIOS approved 66,312 applications for the bridge course after receiving 67,529 registrations from in-service primary teachers.
hindustantimes.com · 18 Sept
Belonging
Burkina Faso official supports farmers amid dry season
Adama Kamboné visited the VDP agricultural group in Niaogho on September 16, 2026, to offer support during a season marked by scarce rainfall.
aib.media · 17 Sept
Recovery
Rabbit population surge threatens Australia’s native animals
Jojo, a rabbit-detecting dog, runs up to 20 kilometers a day while working at Bon Bon Reserve in South Australia.
theguardian.com · 13 Sept
Solutions
Burkina Faso seals stores, orders owners to work for public
Burkina Faso’s BMCRF provided three phone numbers, 80 00 11 84, 80 00 11 85, and 80 00 11 86, for citizens to report price violations.
aib.media · 17 Sept
Discovery
Africa is splitting apart faster than expected
The Earth’s crust in the center of the Turkana Rift Valley is only about 13 kilometers thick.
vnexpress.net · 18 Sept
Thriving
Polish parliament passes personal assistance act for people with disabilities
The law will provide eligible adults with up to 240 hours of personal assistance each month.
polsatnews.pl · 18 Sept
Belonging
Young people fuel growth of Texas civil rights group
LUPE saw a 36% increase in participation from members under 45 at its 2026 convention compared to the previous event in 2024.
feeds.texastribune.org · 17 Sept
Recovery
Priest revives Jodhpur ponds after puja waste caused pollution
Jeevraj Shrimali and volunteers have reportedly removed more than five tonnes of waste from five ponds in Jodhpur over the past decade.
thebetterindia.com · 11 Sept
Solutions
Apple modifies EU app Tracking consent after antitrust probe
Apple will allow developers to re-prompt EU users for tracking consent one year after their initial choice.
techcrunch.com · 17 Sept
Discovery
Patients of Bethlem Hospital defeat Cambridge in chess
Bethlem Royal Hospital patients won a chess match against the University of Cambridge in 1884, with the results published in The Field magazine.
groene.nl · 17 Sept
Thriving
Brazil's election focuses on violence against women
Femicide cases in Brazil increased by 4% in 2025, reaching a total of 1,571 incidents.
brasildefato.com.br · 17 Sept
Belonging
Former hostage leads prayer service marking release from Hamas
Bar Kupershtein was released from Hamas captivity in October 2025, after being held since the October 7 massacre.
jpost.com · 18 Sept
Recovery
Wild donkeys transform Israeli desert into oasis
After 44 years, the 28 donkeys released in 1982 helped create an oasis in the Ramon Crater, a harsh desert environment in Israel.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com · 11 Sept
Solutions
Lithuania improves maternal and newborn healthcare with new system
The Ministry of Health will now use 52 specific indicators to measure the quality of maternal and newborn healthcare services in Lithuania.
lrt.lt · 18 Sept
Discovery
Immanuel Mifsud: maltese irony and the passage of time
Immanuel Mifsud received the Homer European Medal of Poetry and Art in 2026, recognizing his contributions to European literature.
ilfattoquotidiano.it · 18 Sept
Thriving
Niger DSS arrests kidnappers, Kwara rescues children
The kidnapping gang collected N14million, roughly $9,100 USD at current exchange rates, in ransom from the families of the people they abducted.
thisdaylive.com · 18 Sept
Belonging
Burkina Faso citizens repair road to improve access
Residents repaired approximately three kilometers of roadway using community labor and locally available materials.
aib.media · 17 Sept
Recovery
Canary Islands’ forests store more carbon than previously thought
The laurisilva forests of Garajonay National Park in La Gomera store up to 413.2 tons of carbon per hectare.
eldiario.es · 12 Sept
Solutions
Valencia will pay legal fees to fight illegal tourist rentals
Valencia’s city council fined illegal tourist rentals a total of 1.6 million euros last year and ordered 449 to close.
expansion.com · 17 Sept
Discovery
Author questions artistic value of AI creations
Silvia Moreno-Garcia earned both the 2021 Locus Award and the British Fantasy Award for her writing.
hankyung.com · 18 Sept
Thriving
Polish workers’ Defense Committee built civic society
The Workers' Defense Committee began with fourteen signatories to an appeal published on September 23, 1976.
historia.rp.pl · 17 Sept
Belonging
In Chad, blind man builds business and composes songs
Doumta Jacob began his first business with 2,000 CFA francs, roughly $3.30 USD, received from his grandmother.
tchadinfos.com · 17 Sept
Recovery
Orangutan conservationists plan forest bridge in Indonesia
Forest cover in the Hutaimbaru ecological corridor shrank by over 1,700 hectares between 2004 and 2024, according to YEL data.
mongabay.co.id · 12 Sept
Solutions
Better diarrhea care reaches Indian Tribal communities
Following the implementation of strategies, advice on administering oral rehydration solution increased from 0% to 60.26% of treatment encounters.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov · 18 Sept
Thriving
Phoenix village offers container homes to seniors experiencing homelessness
Senior Bridge provides each resident with a 160-square-foot studio unit, complete with a bed, bathroom, mini-fridge, and microwave.
goodgoodgood.co · 17 Sept
Belonging
Nepali family finds success with vegetable farming
The Chandraवंशी family earned one crore Rupees, roughly $77,000 USD, from gourd sales last year.
nepalnews.com · 18 Sept
Recovery
India’s wolf population thrives in Madhya Pradesh’s open lands
Researchers estimated that Madhya Pradesh had 81,734 square kilometers of potential wolf-occupied habitat in 2022.
thebetterindia.com · 8 Sept
Solutions
Venezuela repairs homes after earthquakes
The Venezuela Renace plan has now repaired 1,815 homes and aided more than 6,600 people following recent earthquakes.
elnacional.com · 17 Sept
Discovery
Picasso and Bacon exhibit highlights shared influences
The Albertina museum spent a sum reaching into the millions of euros on transport and insurance for the art pieces featured in the exhibition.
kurier.at · 17 Sept
Thriving
Niger’s Amana Transfert d’Argent pursues financial inclusion
Amana Transfert d’Argent employs over 1,600 people across seven countries in West Africa.
lesahel.org · 18 Sept
Belonging
Ohio bike shop aids Mauritanian immigrants finding community
Over 160 Mauritanian men lined up at a community center in Lockland, Ohio, in 2023, seeking assistance after arriving from their home country.
africanews.com · 17 Sept
Recovery
Retired warship becomes thriving reef off Canada
Divers recorded more than 170 marine species living on the wreck of the HMCS Annapolis five years after it was sunk.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com · 9 Sept
Solutions
Victorian law shields councils from private prosecutions
The Victorian parliament amended the Local Government Act after a private prosecution forced five Hepburn Shire Council councillors and the CEO to step down, temporarily preventing the council from functioning.
abc.net.au · 18 Sept
Discovery
Moroccan diplomat negotiates treaty with Louis XIV
Antoine Coypel painted a scene of the Moroccan ambassador Mohammed Temim and seven members of his delegation attending a performance of the opera Atys in 1682.
yabiladi.com · 17 Sept
Thriving
Hanwha construction provides safety training to foreign workers
Hanwha Construction provided safety training to workers from five different countries. China, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, and Myanmar.
hankyung.com · 18 Sept
Belonging
Rescuer processes aftermath of shark attack in Australia
Mel Ismail lost his foot just above his ankle in the shark attack at Glenfield Beach.
abc.net.au · 17 Sept
Recovery
Spanish brown bears recover, but face new threats
Fewer than 30% of brown bear cubs survive to live independently after their first year with their mothers.
observador.pt · 8 Sept
Solutions
Portugal expands free flu shots to young children
Portugal acquired 2,300,000 standard-dose flu vaccines and 369,000 high-dose vaccines for the upcoming campaign.
observador.pt · 17 Sept
Discovery
Aztec divinatory calendar confirmed as authentic
Researchers determined the amate paper used for the Tonalámatl Aubin was made around 1424, confirming its pre-colonial origins.
sciencesetavenir.fr · 17 Sept
Thriving
Police in Nigeria receive buses to ease commute home
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, initiated a welfare drive that included deploying newly acquired buses to provide free transportation for thousands of police officers.
thisdaylive.com · 18 Sept
Belonging
King Philippe honors everyday heroes in Belgium
Nearly 150 people were nominated for the BeHeroes initiative across Belgium.
dhnet.be · 17 Sept
Recovery
Massachusetts tires became a thriving reef
Fish appeared on camera at reef sites 93.4% faster than on unstructured seabed in a 2019 study.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com · 9 Sept
Solutions
Brazil prepares health system for strong El Niño impacts
Brazil has already completed or is building over 2,200 resilient Basic Health Units across the country through the Novo PAC Saúde and Reconstruction programs.
brasildefato.com.br · 17 Sept
Discovery
Historian documents huastec music’s role in Puebla community
Families from Tamaulipas, Veracruz, San Luis Potosí, and Querétaro return to Pahuatlán to participate in the community’s musical traditions.
jornada.com.mx · 17 Sept
Thriving
Toledo Museum partners with Ethiopia to research art, return pieces
The Toledo Museum of Art’s collection includes approximately 380 Ethiopian artworks spanning more than 500 years, from the 13th century onward.
artcentron.com · 17 Sept
Belonging
In Mauritania, tea serves as a cultural language
Mauritanians prepare tea using three teapots, a tradition inherited from their ancestors.
rfi.fr · 17 Sept
Recovery
Ecuador’s Cerro de Arcos protects endangered blue-throated hillstar
The Cerro de Arcos reserve currently protects an estimated 80 to 110 mature blue-throated hillstar individuals.
es.mongabay.com · 11 Sept
Solutions
Rwanda sees assaults fall after alcohol crackdown
Rwandan authorities closed nearly 110 illegal alcohol factories and arrested 56 suspects in just two weeks during a recent crackdown.
newtimes.co.rw · 17 Sept
Discovery
Roman roads didn’t all lead to Rome, research suggests
Researchers have only definitively mapped the location of less than three percent of the total length of Roman roads.
ct24.ceskatelevize.cz · 17 Sept
Thriving
Geneva meeting highlights progress in Western Sahara Development and rights
The meeting coincided with the 60th anniversary of the two International Covenants on Civil and Political Rights, and on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
yabiladi.com · 17 Sept
Belonging
Poem asks generations to value ancestors’ efforts
The poem notes that many fathers were taught to “endure” instead of “feel,” reflecting a different approach to emotional expression in previous generations.
upworthy.com · 17 Sept
Recovery
Homegrown National Park: residents restore habitat across US
Homegrown National Park has grown to over 52,000 registered participants who tend to more than 187,000 acres.
reasonstobecheerful.world · 10 Sept
Solutions
Dominican groups create fund to protect water resources
The new Fondo Sur initiative aims to provide US$500,000 in long-term financing for conservation efforts in the southwestern Dominican Republic.
dominicantoday.com · 17 Sept
Discovery
India revolutionized math by inventing zero
Brahmagupta formally defined zero in his 628 CE treatise, Brāhmasphuṭasiddhānta, naming it śūnya, the Sanskrit word for “void.”
sciencesetavenir.fr · 17 Sept
Thriving
Kwara State rescues children from unapproved home
Authorities relocated 30 children, including both boys and girls, to a government shelter where they are receiving care and support.
thisdaylive.com · 17 Sept
Belonging
Cuban immigrant fights hunger, supports families in Florida
Three Grains of Rice Missions distributed approximately 22,000 meals to children last year alone.
cubaheadlines.com · 18 Sept
Recovery
Offshore wind turbines create unexpected reef habitats
Formosa Wind Farm’s turbines attracted 86 reef-associated fish species within 50 meters of their foundations over eight years.
optimistdaily.com · 11 Sept
Solutions
Mexico City recovers land, clamps down on illegal logging
City officials closed 1,576 construction projects and activities for failing to meet environmental regulations.
jornada.com.mx · 17 Sept
Discovery
Ancient Odyssey fragment found in university library
The parchment fragment measures only 6.6 by 7.7 centimeters.
telex.hu · 17 Sept
Thriving
Seoul resolves dispute to advance redevelopment project
The Jeongneung-gol redevelopment project in Seoul will create a residential complex with 1,411 housing units.
yna.co.kr · 18 Sept
Belonging
Ethiopian shepherd becomes Australia’s marathon record holder
Haftu Strintzos broke the Australian men’s marathon record, completing the race in two hours, six minutes and 20 seconds.
abc.net.au · 17 Sept
Recovery
Beavers transform English forest into wetland
The beaver pair built a 35-meter-long dam within one year of arriving in their new habitat.
unian.net · 8 Sept
Solutions
South Korea legalizes agrivoltaics with 30-year permits
The new law increases the maximum project period for agrivoltaics to 30 years, a rise from the previously reported 23-year framework.
pv-magazine.com · 17 Sept
Discovery
Woman’s skeleton reveals ancient Chinese punishment
Researchers estimate the woman’s death occurred between 1298 and 1404, placing her life during a period of transition between the Yuan and Ming dynasties.
newscientist.com · 17 Sept
Thriving
Extremely premature infants: shifting limits to survival and wellbeing
Approximately 41% of infants born at 22 weeks in Spain received active medical intervention between 2004 and 2019, with around 8.7% surviving to discharge.
elmundo.es · 17 Sept
Belonging
Student group wins prize for supporting LGBTQ+ youth
Queer Up has been working to support LGBTQIA+ youth in Limburg, Belgium for four years.
vrtnws.be · 18 Sept
Recovery
China reclaims coal mine lands for farming
Authorities reclaimed around 933 hectares of land damaged by coal mining for agricultural use in the Dongsheng district of Inner Mongolia.
xataka.com · 10 Sept
Discovery
Archaeologist studies shipwreck to reveal Iberian science
Borrero Londoño discovered that systems for accurately representing the curves of ships were in use within the Habsburg crown’s territories before René Descartes published his coordinate system.
colombiaone.com · 17 Sept
Thriving
Abu Dhabi schools integrate AI Literacy into curriculum
ADEK plans to provide training and upskilling to 19,000 educators by the completion of the program.
emirates247.com · 17 Sept
Belonging
El Salvador’s Central market preserves pickling tradition
Encurtidos Letona offers a variety of pickled foods including onions, cauliflower, papaya, and jalapeño peppers.
elsalvador.com · 17 Sept
Recovery
North Carolina project aims to revive peatland and capture carbon
Peatlands hold more carbon than all the world’s forests, about one-third of global carbon stores.
news.mongabay.com · 9 Sept
Solutions
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
Discovery
Bayeux tapestry draws British crowds despite depicting defeat
The Bayeux Tapestry required between four and six hours of thread-making for every hour of embroidery work.
jornada.com.mx · 17 Sept
Thriving
UAE shares development model with UN in new Report
The UAE achieved equal representation of women and men in its Federal National Council, a key milestone highlighted in the new report.
emirates247.com · 17 Sept
Recovery
Solar farm becomes unexpected owl haven in Arizona
Researchers observed 36 burrowing owl hatchlings at the Sun Stream solar farm by the end of June 2025.
xataka.com · 8 Sept
Solutions
India’s rooftop solar capacity could grow significantly to 2030
The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana program added 13.5 GW of residential rooftop solar capacity as of July 2026.
pv-magazine.com · 17 Sept
Discovery
Nepal revisits 1923 treaty, reflects on independence
The 1923 treaty formally recognized Nepal’s independence, an agreement made with Britain, the dominant global power emerging from World War I.
kathmandupost.com · 17 Sept
Thriving
Ecuador provides education to students receiving medical care
During the first half of 2026, Ecuador’s program delivered 21,096 educational sessions in hospitals and homes nationwide.
elcomercio.com · 17 Sept
Belonging
Play explores impact of loss and absence on youth in Malmö
The creators of the play “Killar” interviewed young boys at four different organizations over a period of one and a half years.
sydsvenskan.se · 17 Sept
Recovery
Seahorse recovery threatened by changing weather patterns
Volunteers recorded the highest number of seahorse sightings in Studland Bay since the pandemic, following a period of two and a half years with no observations.
bbc.co.uk · 8 Sept
Solutions
Oyster castles protect South Carolina homes from erosion
The oyster castle wall will ultimately stretch 2,000 feet along the South Carolina coastline.
yaleclimateconnections.org · 17 Sept
Discovery
Ancient bones reveal how humans first walked upright
Researchers found Australopithecus had lower limbs with a bone strength relationship similar to modern humans, despite having arm strength more like a tree-dwelling ape.
nautil.us · 17 Sept
Thriving
Peru launches mobile app to improve disaster response
The EDAN Digital app is available for free download on Android devices through the Play Store.
andina.pe · 17 Sept
Belonging
Burkina Faso residents secure water access for health center
Residents financed a complete well for the Kourga Health and Social Promotion Center after the facility opened in April 2026 with limited water access.
aib.media · 17 Sept
Recovery
Rajasthan women revive hills with seed balls
Women in Rajasthan have scattered more than 150,000 seed balls across the Aravalli hills over the last eight years.
hindustantimes.com · 10 Sept
Solutions
Taiwan requires carbon footprints for solar panels
Taiwan set a carbon-footprint threshold of 0.12 kg CO2e/W for crystalline-silicon solar modules seeking certification.
pv-magazine.com · 17 Sept
Discovery
Digital reconstruction preserves Italian basilica’s art
The digital reconstruction includes an image of Lorenzetti’s Crucifixion containing nearly eight billion pixels.
theartnewspaper.com · 17 Sept
Thriving
Bosnian town’s business model drives local growth
Companies in Tešanj demonstrate that Bosnia and Herzegovina’s economy can compete in the demanding European market.
klix.ba · 17 Sept
Belonging
Yiyun Li writes after loss: “i still love my sons”
Yiyun Li’s book In the Nature of Things earned her the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Memoir, after her previous work, Wednesday’s Child, was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2024.
elmundo.es · 17 Sept
Recovery
Gray wolf returns to California’s Mendocino national forest
Wildlife officials confirmed the gray wolf sighting in Mendocino National Forest 15 years after the species’ reintroduction to California.
theguardian.com · 8 Sept
Solutions
Porto, Portugal reduces greenhouse gas emissions
Porto aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 85 percent compared to 2019 levels.
ambientemagazine.com · 17 Sept
Discovery
Rubens portrait connects Spanish and Portuguese royals
Rubens’s painting of Charles V and Isabella of Portugal will be on display in Madrid for over three years, until January 17, 2027.
rtp.pt · 17 Sept
Thriving
England approves breast cancer drug after cost dispute
The DESTINY-Breast04 trial showed patients receiving Enhertu lived an average of 6.6 months longer than those on traditional chemotherapy.
skynewsarabia.com · 17 Sept
Belonging
Pope’s Córdoba visit spurs host production
The Congregation of Saint Joseph is producing 400,000 communion wafers to prepare for the Pope’s mass in Córdoba.
perfil.com · 17 Sept
Recovery
West Kalimantan reduces forest fire damage through collaboration
Monitoring data showed West Kalimantan reduced the number of hotspots from over 2,000 to around 156.
en.antaranews.com · 8 Sept
Solutions
Senegal invests in youth and women entrepreneurs in Kaolack
The DER/FJ is investing approximately 510 million FCFA in Kaolack to support local entrepreneurs.
seneweb.com · 17 Sept
Solutions
Ethiopia reforests with community-led tree planting
Halima Kedir planted banana, olive, and grevillea trees in her garden as part of Ethiopia's initiative to plant 50 billion trees.
theguardian.com · 17 Sept
Thriving
Old planes keep remote Colombian villages connected
The DC-3 planes transport over three tons of supplies on each flight to remote villages.
nzz.ch · 17 Sept
Belonging
Valter Nilsson supports Gothenburg city mission with concert
Last year’s event culminated with the audience moving to Götaplatsen, a public square, to continue singing a song by Håkan Hellström together.
gp.se · 17 Sept
Solutions
Tanzania’s Keko ward prepares for expected El Niño rains
Tanzania Meteorological Authority forecasts are more than 88 percent accurate, aiding communities in preparing for the rainy season.
dailynews.co.tz · 17 Sept
Belonging
Friends find refuge from technology in Ontario cottage country
The friends’ cottage in Killarney, Ontario, is almost an hour’s drive off the Trans Canada highway.
theglobeandmail.com · 17 Sept
Solutions
Patagonia park reopens after forest fire with new infrastructure
The new Hue-Naín pedestrian bridge spans 65 meters in length and is 1.54 meters wide.
lanacion.com.ar · 17 Sept
Discovery
India’s diverse visions of Krishna reflect local values
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s Krishna tradition in Bengal centered Radha, moving her to the forefront and diminishing the role of the cosmic Vishnu.
thehindu.com · 17 Sept
Thriving
Guinea reports over 50% drop in new HIV infections
Guinea documented a decrease of over 50% in new HIV infections from 2016 to 2026.
news.google.com · 17 Sept
Belonging
Israel election shaped by October 7 attack survivors
Nine candidates in the upcoming election either had a loved one killed or taken hostage, or distinguished themselves in fighting Hamas on October 7.
al-monitor.com · 18 Sept
Solutions
Belgium’s Idélux boosts recycling with door-to-door pickup
The door-to-door program now collects an average of 30 kilograms of packaging materials per resident each year.
dhnet.be · 17 Sept
Discovery
Ancient bones reveal Tasmanian devils visited human camps
Researchers found Tasmanian devil remains dating back 43,000 to 47,000 years ago in the Juukan Gorge, demonstrating the species’ long history in the region.
tanea.gr · 17 Sept
Thriving
Samsung gathers experts to explore AI’s human impact
Samsung’s Innovation Campus has already trained more than 1,700 students in artificial intelligence.
20minutos.es · 17 Sept
Belonging
Sheinbaum wears muxe artisans’ dress at Independence Day ceremony
Four artisans. Elvis Guerra, Dayari Ramírez, Reyna Montero, and Lorena Martínez, embroidered the flowers on the dress Sheinbaum wore.
jornada.com.mx · 17 Sept
Discovery
UCD researcher finds medieval castle hidden on campus
The courtyard behind the current building is actually the original medieval castle courtyard.
thejournal.ie · 17 Sept
Thriving
Mesa Verde National Park returns ancestral remains and sacred objects
Mesa Verde National Park identified 4,304 culturally significant objects to be repatriated in this effort.
thecooldown.com · 17 Sept
Belonging
Berliners reconnect with Jewish history through homes
Denk Mal Am Ort has organized 90 commemorative events in eight cities this year, with many young descendants participating.
dw.com · 17 Sept
Solutions
Indonesia’s photo project empowers villagers to protect wildlife
The KehatiKu project has received $300,000 in funding to date and has validated and paid for approximately 175,000 animal observations.
straitstimes.com · 17 Sept
Thriving
Cambodia disrupts scam centers, seeks global financial tracking
Cambodian authorities have frozen more than $300 million in bank accounts connected to online scams.
asiatimes.com · 17 Sept
Belonging
Slovenia’s potato harvests shrink amid European drought
The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit estimates the summer drought will reduce potato harvests in major exporting countries by approximately 3.1 million tonnes.
aljazeera.com · 17 Sept
Discovery
Roads didn’t always lead to Rome, new map reveals
Researchers mapped 299,171 kilometers of Roman roads, almost double the length found in previous reconstructions.
greenme.it · 17 Sept
Thriving
World Bank Group attracts record private investment for development
The World Bank Group mobilized $112 billion in private capital for developing countries in fiscal year 2026, a rise of over 200 percent since 2022.
hetq.am · 17 Sept
Belonging
Taiwan’s Bunun people lose heritage to typhoons and relocation
Approximately 70% of the land in Taiwan declared unsafe after Typhoon Morakot in 2009 was located within Indigenous territories.
news.mongabay.com · 17 Sept
Solutions
India’s power emissions flat as clean energy surges
India added 77 gigawatts of new solar capacity over the two-year period, helping to meet 60% of the overall rise in electricity demand.
carbonbrief.org · 16 Sept
Thriving
Colombia sees rising life expectancy amid pension debate
Women in Colombia live approximately three years longer than men, on average.
colombiaone.com · 17 Sept
Belonging
Oaxaca photo center marks 30 years of support for the art
The Centro Fotográfico Manuel Álvarez Bravo has welcomed thousands of visitors and trained hundreds of photographers over the past three decades.
jornada.com.mx · 17 Sept
Solutions
Italy streamlines nursery bonus with national registry
The nursery bonus provides families with up to 3,600 euros per year, distributed over eleven months.
greenme.it · 17 Sept
Discovery
Native American ideas influenced Revolution and US government
The U.S. Army suffered its worst defeat at the hands of Native American forces on November 4, 1791, when more than 900 soldiers were killed or wounded.
csmonitor.com · 17 Sept
Thriving
Singapore team wins award for Muslim family support
Project ARIF has benefited over 12,000 individuals, including more than 5,000 couples, since it began in 2020.
straitstimes.com · 17 Sept
Solutions
Hanoi households trade dog and cat meat for new careers
The project has helped 28 dog and cat meat establishments cease operations and 25 households register to switch to new businesses.
news.tuoitre.vn · 16 Sept
Discovery
Russian medallion blends Christian saint with ancient myth
Archaeologists discovered the medallion, an example of a “Zmeeviki” pendant, dates to the 11th century, making it potentially the oldest of only five such artifacts found in the area.
popsci.com · 16 Sept
Thriving
Singapore expands support for people with disabilities
The income ceiling for households to qualify for disability subsidies will increase from $4,800 to $6,000 per month.
straitstimes.com · 17 Sept
Belonging
Farmer finds new purpose through choir after herd loss
The Farmers' Choir grew after their performance at the King’s Coronation concert, leading to a surge in membership.
bbc.co.uk · 17 Sept
Solutions
In DRC, national Service recruits clean Kinshasa
Kinshasa produces approximately 15,000 tonnes of waste daily, a challenge the National Service is attempting to address.
rfi.fr · 16 Sept
Discovery
Wolves and humans evolved as partners, not master and pet
Dogs and humans on the Tibetan Plateau even evolved similar genetic adaptations to survive in oxygen-poor air at high elevations.
scitechdaily.com · 16 Sept
Thriving
Documentary highlights advocates with intellectual disabilities in Spain
The 2018 electoral law reform allowed more than 100,000 people to regain their right to vote in Spain.
20minutos.es · 17 Sept
Belonging
Bennee brothers achieve football dream at Utah
Jackson Bennee blocked a punt against Iowa State and later intercepted a pass against Arkansas, showcasing his impact on special teams and defense.
deseret.com · 17 Sept
Solutions
Livestock help prevent wildfires in American West
Beef cattle consumed around 600 pounds of vegetation per acre across nearly 34 million acres in California in 2017.
goodgoodgood.co · 16 Sept
Discovery
Ancient mastodon tooth discovered in California
The discovered mastodon molar is the most complete of its kind ever found in the region.
eldiario.es · 17 Sept
Thriving
Zimbabwean wins award to support clean energy innovators
Mpahlo received $4 million to help African clean energy innovators expand their work beyond pilot projects.
newsday.co.zw · 17 Sept
Belonging
New Zealand honours woman who revived Māori language
Dr Te Ripowai Higgins dedicated more than 43 years of service to education and Māori language revitalisation in New Zealand.
rnz.co.nz · 17 Sept
Solutions
Dutch daycare chain will recycle 3.5 million diapers annually
Samenwerkende Kinderopvang intends to process 3.5 million diapers for recycling annually across its network of childcare centers.
rtl.nl · 17 Sept
Discovery
Hidden caves under Australia’s Nullarbor Plain offer clues to life on other planets
The Nullarbor Plain’s karst landscapes, areas formed by dissolving rock, supply water to 10 to 25% of the global population.
theconversation.com · 17 Sept
Thriving
Robert Irwin names crocodile after Prince William to honor conservation work
Researchers expect the newly tagged crocodile's tracker to provide up to 10 years of data on the animal’s movements and behavior.
thecooldown.com · 17 Sept
Belonging
Vietnam’s highland drums reveal ancient beliefs
A drum’s hide could be as thick as a finger joint, as people in the Central Highlands did not thin the hide like makers elsewhere.
news.tuoitre.vn · 17 Sept
Solutions
Belgium’s National Lottery will fight tax fraud with prizes
The National Lottery plans to identify 80% of all transactions, across all channels, by the end of the five-year agreement.
dhnet.be · 17 Sept
Discovery
Researchers build fake ancient scrolls to aid decipherment
Researchers created contemporary papyrus scrolls and charred them to match the condition of the 2,000-year-old Herculaneum scrolls.
arstechnica.com · 16 Sept
Thriving
Spain advances major social reform for dependent people
The reform seeks to reduce the time to recognize administrative dependency from a maximum of six months to three.
eldiario.es · 17 Sept
Belonging
New Zealand’s Indian pioneers gain recognition for resilience
The theatrical production involved over 80 amateur actors who practiced for months to share the stories of early Indian migrants in New Zealand.
rnz.co.nz · 16 Sept
Solutions
Rwanda plans to triple air quality monitoring network
Rwanda aims to have air quality sensors in every district by the end of 2026, increasing the number of monitoring stations from 16 to 55.
newtimes.co.rw · 17 Sept
Discovery
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
Sonora reduces poverty through social programs
Social programs in Sonora, Mexico, benefited over one million residents through an annual investment of 20 billion pesos.
excelsior.com.mx · 17 Sept
Belonging
Mozambique’s journey from colonial subject to citizen
Labor migration sent income back to families in southern Mozambique, becoming an important part of the local economy for many communities as thousands of men worked in South African mines.
globalvoices.org · 17 Sept
Solutions
Northern Ireland households to receive electricity bill discount
Northern Ireland’s 500 litres of home heating oil currently costs around £560, over twice the price from last year.
bbc.co.uk · 17 Sept
Discovery
Mary Magdalene: from biblical figure to feminist icon
The Städel Museum in Frankfurt is displaying over 100 depictions of Mary Magdalene in its exhibition running through January 17, 2027.
dw.com · 17 Sept
Thriving
Florida to clean up nine polluted springs after legal deal
The settlement covers nine springs out of hundreds in Florida, a state known for its abundance of these freshwater sources.
insideclimatenews.org · 17 Sept
Belonging
Schoolboy’s bake sale honors brother, supports sick children
Josh Goodwin rallied his entire Year 5 cohort to host a bake sale, hoping to raise at least $1000 for Telethon.
thewest.com.au · 17 Sept
Solutions
South Korea lets stalking victims track stalkers
South Korean authorities registered around 45,000 stalking reports in 2025.
derstandard.at · 17 Sept
Belonging
Bolivia’s Kaka river: gold mining leaves “dead” waters and contaminated lands
Between 2000 and 2024, micro-watersheds with illegal mining in the Beni River basin gained 21.5% more water surface area, while those without mining lost 17.2%.
es.mongabay.com · 17 Sept
Solutions
Guyana rice farmers receive first crop insurance payout
The insurance program distributed almost US$128,000 to over 2,000 farmers affected by rainfall during the first crop of 2026.
inewsguyana.com · 16 Sept
Thriving
Guinea removes fourteen-year-old landfill, improving public health
The Ratoma landfill had amassed more than 84,000 tonnes of waste over fourteen years before the removal operation began.
mosaiqueguinee.com · 17 Sept
Belonging
Families mark 15 years since Indigenous woman’s disappearance in Canada
Manitoba accounts for 21 percent of all missing and murdered Indigenous women cases nationally from 2010 to April 2024.
ictnews.org · 16 Sept
Discovery
Ukrainian Orthodox treasures displayed in London after Soviet removal
The V&A display features seven 18th-century Ukrainian Orthodox works drawn from the National Preserve Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, and will remain open until September 17, 2027.
theartnewspaper.com · 16 Sept
Thriving
South Africa’s HIV & TB hotline closes due to funding loss
The hotline answered approximately 380 to 430 HIV/TB queries per month over the last five years, equating to around 18 to 20 healthcare worker consultations each working day.
businessday.co.za · 17 Sept
Belonging
South Africa’s sacred springs show microplastic pollution
Researchers found up to 48 microplastic particles per litre of water in the nine sacred springs they tested.
allafrica.com · 17 Sept
Solutions
Nigerian government powers university with solar energy
The project features 2 megawatt hours of battery storage to power critical university operations after dark.
punchng.com · 17 Sept
Thriving
Venezuela lifts blocks on digital news outlets
VE Sin Filtro documented the restoration of access to at least ten Venezuelan news websites after the blocks were lifted.
eldiario.com · 17 Sept
Belonging
Woman delays retirement to care for 102-year-old mother
Marcanti’s mother continues to play high-level card games and accurately recall details from 20 years ago, demonstrating remarkable cognitive function at age 102.
businessinsider.com · 17 Sept
Solutions
Hungary implements new protocol to combat rising congenital syphilis rates
Hungary registered 126 cases of congenital syphilis per 100,000 live births in 2025.
telex.hu · 16 Sept
Discovery
Early humans gave up tree-climbing by 1.8 million years ago
Little Foot, a 3.67-million-year-old Australopithecus fossil, had arm-to-thigh strength ratios more similar to African apes than to humans.
sci.news · 17 Sept
Thriving
Venezuela lifts blocks on digital news outlets
Despite lifting restrictions on at least 10 sites, 194 domains remained blocked in Venezuela as of September 17.
eldiario.com · 17 Sept
Belonging
Amuta celebrates roots and relationships with new memoir
Dr. Amuta has worked as a journalist for over 35 years, interviewing numerous world leaders and writing for newspapers around the globe.
vanguardngr.com · 17 Sept
Solutions
Bhutan diversifies energy with growing solar power
Bhutan currently imports electricity from India to cover a winter demand of 1,500 megawatts, a significant increase from 400 megawatts in the past.
techxplore.com · 16 Sept
Thriving
US returns cultural artifacts to China ahead of summit
The United States and China have collaborated on cultural property protection since 2009, resulting in the return of 58 items ahead of the upcoming summit.
hankyung.com · 17 Sept
Belonging
Belfast garden revives city’s linen heritage
Merle grew flax and produced yarn at the Friends of the Field garden in Belfast, a city once a global powerhouse of linen production during the 19th century.
theguardian.com · 17 Sept
Solutions
Guyana increases bank payments to pensioners, plans digital overhaul
More than 40,000 pensioners in Guyana still collect their benefits using physical pension books and vouchers.
inewsguyana.com · 16 Sept
Thriving
African agriculture Initiative charts path to climate resilience
African countries estimate they need hundreds of billions of dollars to fund agricultural adaptation measures to address climate change.
en.le360.ma · 17 Sept
Belonging
Hebron community restores ancient tomb linked to King David
The restoration project cost roughly one million dollars, which Yishai Fleisher raised from donors around the world.
jpost.com · 16 Sept
Solutions
Tanzanian authorities seize charcoal and equipment in Iringa Region
Authorities collected 94 million Tanzanian shillings in fines during the operation.
mwananchi.co.tz · 16 Sept
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Discovery
Tasmanian devils once roamed northwestern Australia with humans
Researchers identified a Tasmanian devil tooth fragment in Juukan Gorge dating back as far as 47,100 years ago.
smithsonianmag.com · 16 Sept
Thriving
Chad releases prisoners through collective sentence reduction
The presidential decree led to the immediate release of 150 prisoners whose remaining sentences were fully served.
alwihdainfo.com · 17 Sept
Belonging
Artist Manuel Santos honors family through portraiture
Manuel dos Santos drew the portraits of his family, his mother, father, and himself, after completing a series of portraits of composers over a period of 15 to 16 years.
observador.pt · 17 Sept
Solutions
Tanzania hospital treats hundreds for cancer, expands access
Mbeya Referral Hospital now serves cancer patients from seven regions: Mbeya, Iringa, Njombe, Songwe, Ruvuma, Rukwa, and Katavi.
mwananchi.co.tz · 16 Sept
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Discovery
Lost medieval convent found under soccer field in Denmark
The ground-penetrating radar detected the ruins of St. Clare’s Convent just three feet beneath the surface of the soccer field.
smithsonianmag.com · 16 Sept
Thriving
Zanzibar farmer turns banana waste into business opportunity
Siti’s cooperative now uses a briquette-making machine, allowing members to increase production and demonstrate the technology to other communities.
dailynews.co.tz · 17 Sept
Belonging
Brazil’s A’uwẽ-Xavante people protest railway threatening their lands
The Center-West Integration Railway, or FICO, spans approximately 1,641 kilometers (1,020 miles) and is intended to move commodities produced in Brazil’s Centre-West region.
globalvoices.org · 16 Sept
Solutions
Pension 65 reaches remote older adults in Ayacucho, Peru
The Pension 65 program distributed 350 Soles to each eligible older adult, providing financial support for essential needs.
andina.pe · 16 Sept
Discovery
English to Syriac translation advances endangered language tech
The created dataset contains 38,847 aligned English-Syriac sentence pairs, forming a foundational resource for computational work on the endangered language.
arxiv.org · 17 Sept
Thriving
Gazan researchers win UNESCO prize for manuscript rescue
The UNESCO/Jikji Memory of the World Prize awarded Hashim and Al-Amassi totaled $40,000.
theartnewspaper.com · 17 Sept
Belonging
Memphis violence interrupters face funding cuts
The National Guard’s deployment in Memphis is estimated to cost more than $300 million by the end of the year, exceeding the $1.8 million in funding canceled from Heal 901’s three-year grant by over 166 times.
thetrace.org · 17 Sept
Solutions
Indonesia will use renewable energy to power remote villages
Indonesia will invest approximately US$3.48 billion to provide electricity to over 10,000 villages and locations.
en.antaranews.com · 16 Sept
Discovery
Ötzi the Iceman continues to yield insights 35 years after discovery
Scientists determined Ötzi’s last meal included ibex, a type of wild goat, providing insights into ancient biodiversity.
tirol.orf.at · 17 Sept
Thriving
Argentine residents revive highly polluted river
The Reconquista River is Argentina’s second most-polluted river, plagued by sewage, dog carcasses, and industrial waste.
theguardian.com · 17 Sept
Solutions
CMS expands program paying for digital chronic care
The ACCESS program now covers health conditions affecting roughly 75% of people with Medicare.
medtechdive.com · 16 Sept
Discovery
Melody, not harmony, shapes musical scales worldwide
The Melody model accurately predicted the near-universal preference for step-sizes of 1 to 3 semitones found across 1,314 scales.
arxiv.org · 17 Sept
Thriving
Italy advances Circular Economy, trails leaders
Italy’s circular material use rate reached 21.6% in 2024, exceeding the European average of 12.2%.
economyup.it · 17 Sept
Belonging
Tunis remembers its theatrical and spiritual past
The Berliner Ensemble performed Brecht’s The Caucasian Chalk Circle at the Tunis Municipal Theatre.
webdo.tn · 17 Sept
Solutions
Ireland lifts hosepipe ban early after water conservation efforts
Residents and businesses across Ireland reduced their water use enough to lift a nationwide hosepipe ban two weeks early, impacting 13 counties.
thejournal.ie · 16 Sept
Thriving
UK prime minister funds community-owned clean energy projects
Andy Burnham’s government committed nearly £30 million to fund People’s Power projects for community-owned clean energy.
theguardian.com · 17 Sept
Belonging
Vietnam’s central region finds sweetness in flood-season crickets
Families prepared the caught crickets by removing their wings, trimming legs, and cleaning them, a painstaking process before cooking.
news.tuoitre.vn · 16 Sept
Solutions
Romania equips courts with AI to speed up transcriptions
Romania equipped 1,023 courtrooms and chambers with the OPTIMUS platform, which uses AI to automatically transcribe audio recordings.
romania-insider.com · 16 Sept
Discovery
Wild dogs travel nearly 2,500 miles in search of mates
The three African wild dogs covered nearly 4,000 kilometers in Zambia during an eight-month period while seeking mates.
derstandard.at · 17 Sept
Thriving
Bucharest event sets record and funds psychiatric hospital
The Masa Care Unește event in Bucharest raised over EUR 100,000 to fund the construction of Romania’s first pediatric psychiatric hospital.
romania-insider.com · 17 Sept
Solutions
UK resumes fishing Vessel Monitoring after device upgrade
More than 92% of eligible English fishing vessels had registered for a new Nemo device as of July 2026.
gov.uk · 16 Sept
Discovery
Scientists map hidden glacier with gravity measurements
Researchers estimated that rock glaciers in the western United States hold up to about 13 cubic kilometers of ice.
eos.org · 17 Sept
Thriving
Mary Kariaga: Kenyan scientist pioneered mushroom farming
Mary Kariaga secured a 50 percent salary increase for lecturers during the 2007 nationwide strike, the highest increase in Kenya’s history.
nation.africa · 17 Sept
Belonging
Family letters reveal Spanish Civil War from both sides
One brother served as a captain in the Nationalist army's IV of Navarra division, while another was a doctor for the Republican forces' Durruti Column, unknowingly facing each other in battles near Castellón in 1938.
elpais.com · 17 Sept
Solutions
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
Discovery
Animated film tells story of Japanese Brazilians
Around 250,000 Japanese people migrated to Brazil in the early 20th century to work on coffee plantations.
lemonde.fr · 16 Sept
Thriving
Romanian shelter sterilizes dogs to end culls
Smeura shelter carried out nearly 40,000 sterilizations of both stray and pet dogs this year.
straitstimes.com · 17 Sept
Belonging
Federal agency takes control of Red Lake Nation’s child welfare
The Red Lake Nation reported 313 child maltreatment cases in 2024, a decrease from 641 cases reported in 2023.
ictnews.org · 17 Sept
Discovery
Rare tree survives thanks to Scottish garden rescue
Scientists successfully germinated eight seedlings from the last wild dendroseris neriifolia tree after collecting 29 seeds in May.
bbc.co.uk · 17 Sept
Thriving
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
Belonging
English Heritage revives ancient meadow management with scything volunteers
English Heritage pledged to create or enhance 100 meadows to mark the coronation of King Charles in 2023.
theguardian.com · 17 Sept
Solutions
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
Discovery
AI scribes miss cultural nuances in doctor visits
Indian consultations featured 20% greater patient participation than those in the United States, though doctors maintained stronger control.
arxiv.org · 17 Sept
Thriving
Austrian zoo successfully raises endangered parrots from smuggled eggs
Schönbrunn Zoo is currently the only zoo in Europe successfully breeding Red-spectacled Amazons, with just one other European zoo, Zoo Prague, holding the species.
wien.orf.at · 17 Sept
Belonging
Artist builds dollhouse to honor friend’s legacy
Bergljót Gunnarsdóttir spent months restoring the dollhouse, even building a fully furnished pizza restaurant on the ground floor.
ruv.is · 17 Sept
Solutions
Penguins find new home after aquarium closure
Fundación Bubalcó adapted its facilities to house the 40 penguins after they were rescued from the closed Mar del Plata Aquarium.
lanacion.com.ar · 16 Sept
Discovery
Lewis and Clark’s mercury-laced waste aids archaeological mapping
The Lewis and Clark expedition carried nearly 14,000 pounds of dry goods, including rations that contributed to constipation and led to heavy use of mercury-based laxatives.
popsci.com · 16 Sept
Thriving
Hydro-diplomacy could build resilience in the Himalayas
A single disaster can combine glacier instability, landslides, flooding, and infrastructure disruption within minutes, demonstrating the speed at which local events can become regional crises.
kathmandupost.com · 17 Sept
Solutions
Singapore pays citizens to read and reduce phone use
Singapore requires readers to log 50 days of 15-minute reading sessions to earn one Singapore dollar (US$0.80).
lanacion.com.ar · 16 Sept
Discovery
Oxford mathematician challenges long-held beliefs about the Parthenon
The base of the Parthenon curves upward by approximately six centimeters at its center, a feature previously believed to correct an optical illusion.
adevarul.ro · 16 Sept
Thriving
North Carolina county to receive $23 million in PFAS settlement
The settlement provides a $455 million payout and a $135 million reserve fund, making it the largest environmental-damages recovery in North Carolina’s history.
thecooldown.com · 17 Sept
Belonging
Ugandan community seeks recognition from Kingdom after exile
George Wilson Nsamba Kumama served as a Member of Parliament for Bbaale from 2016 to 2021.
allafrica.com · 16 Sept
Discovery
Art reveals how we separate beauty from attractiveness
Participants rated Impressionistic art pieces as more attractive overall, while Baroque pieces were seen as more beautiful.
psypost.org · 17 Sept
Thriving
Pennsylvania county advances fracking air quality rules
The American Lung Association ranked Allegheny County among the 20 most polluted counties nationally in April.
foodandwaterwatch.org · 17 Sept
Solutions
Lithuania plans extensive bicycle and pedestrian path network
Lithuania will invest more than 33.8 million euros in pedestrian and bicycle path projects this year.
lrt.lt · 16 Sept
Discovery
East Germans show cognitive edge in later life
The study analyzed data from 5,231 older adults to compare cognitive health between those who grew up in East and West Germany.
psypost.org · 16 Sept
Thriving
Uganda performs first local stem cell transplants
The Uganda Cancer Institute registered 8,764 new patients in 2025, marking a 10 percent increase in demand for cancer services.
observer.ug · 17 Sept
Belonging
Glasgow honours first Scottish “Fire dog” with statue
Jean Dallas, 81, raised funds for the statue through activities like making tablet and arts and crafts.
bbc.co.uk · 16 Sept
Solutions
Indonesia reduces forest fires with air and ground teams
Indonesia detected 1,037 hotspots across the country on September 15, a decrease of 400 from the previous day.
en.antaranews.com · 16 Sept
Discovery
Ancient mastodon tooth discovered in California creek
The discovered mastodon tooth is the most complete of its kind ever found in the region.
n-tv.de · 16 Sept
Thriving
Institute battles invasive plants to protect southern Brazil’s ecosystems
The Horus Institute’s database currently lists 552 invasive species found throughout Brazil.
brasil.mongabay.com · 17 Sept
Belonging
Munich man discovers grandmother’s fate in Holocaust exhibit
Ursula Saabel and Barbara von Broekhoven began researching Anna Paroubek’s life in 2010, eventually uncovering details through archival research and a visit to Theresienstadt.
sueddeutsche.de · 16 Sept
Solutions
Ecuador lifts ban on red crab harvesting
The second harvest ban for red crabs in Ecuador lasted exactly one month, from August 15 to September 15, 2026.
elcomercio.com · 16 Sept
Discovery
Tajik origins revealed through genetic research
The DNA of Tajiks represents a mixture of Western and Eastern Eurasian haplogroups in a ratio of 62.6% and 26.4%, respectively.
asiaplus.news · 16 Sept
Thriving
Nigeria pays billions to retired power workers
PTAD disbursed ₦18,958,199,952.27 (approximately $20.7 million USD, as of November 2026 exchange rates) to resolve the pension arrears.
vanguardngr.com · 17 Sept
Belonging
Julien: the man who became a saint to French Roma
The town of Lézignan-Corbières, located 20 kilometers west of Narbonne, is sometimes referred to as “the Roma corner.”
lemonde.fr · 16 Sept
Solutions
Zanzibar partnerships lower medical costs
Availability of essential medicines in Zanzibar’s district and regional hospitals increased to 97 percent following the partnerships.
mwananchi.co.tz · 16 Sept
Thriving
Peru’s labor minister outlines plans to boost employment and healthcare
As of September 16, 2026, the government had transferred 42.7 million soles to 238 districts to support vulnerable populations ahead of the El Niño weather phenomenon.
andina.pe · 17 Sept
Belonging
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
Thriving
Artificial lung technology offers hope for chronic lung disease
The device allows patients to remain fully awake, eat on their own, and move independently while receiving respiratory support.
medicalxpress.com · 17 Sept
Belonging
Locksmith in Malaysia sustains traditional craft
Poh can now cut a key in around five minutes with modern equipment, a process that once took about half an hour to complete manually.
freemalaysiatoday.com · 16 Sept
Solutions
Girls flag football sees rapid growth in high schools
Participation in girls high school flag football increased by 551% over the past four years, reaching over 102,000 players in the 2025-26 school year.
axios.com · 16 Sept
Discovery
New mosasaur species found in Egyptian desert reveals ancient marine life
The newly discovered Halisaurus auriculatus possessed over 20 teeth on each side of its jaw.
sci.news · 16 Sept
Thriving
Life extending drug now available to England’s breast cancer patients
Enhertu can extend the lives of patients with HER2-low breast cancer by an average of almost seven months.
bbc.co.uk · 16 Sept
Belonging
Andy Burnham returns to work after father’s death
Roy Burnham, Andy Burnham’s father, worked as a telephone engineer for the Post Office and BT before passing away in his mid-80s.
independent.co.uk · 16 Sept
Solutions
Ankobra river in Ghana shifts from illegal mining to hope
Authorities have removed close to 3,000 mining machines from four rivers in Ghana, the Ankobra, Pra, Birim, and others.
thechronicle.com.gh · 16 Sept
Discovery
Collector shares history through North Borneo stamps
William Wang’s North Borneo Philately Facebook page has approximately 34,000 followers.
freemalaysiatoday.com · 17 Sept
Thriving
Pakistan cement plants and homes adopt solar power to compete
Bestway Cement’s solar installations currently provide over one-quarter of the electricity for a plant that produces 3.3 million tons of cement each year.
thecooldown.com · 17 Sept
Belonging
Childhood pen pals meet after 30 years
The two friends exchanged letters for three years, and then maintained a connection with roughly once or twice a year correspondence for decades afterward.
businessinsider.com · 17 Sept
Solutions
Czech banks to offer loans for energy saving renovations
Approximately 2000 people have already expressed interest in unsecured loans worth over five billion Czech koruna through the New Green Savings program.
novinky.cz · 16 Sept
Thriving
Spanish basketball leagues unite for historic presentation
Spain has 163,770 registered female basketball players as of 2025, according to the Consejo Superior de Deportes.
elpais.com · 17 Sept
Solutions
Guyana expands sea defenses against coastal erosion
Guyana spent approximately $12.6 billion on sea defence works in 2025, addressing vulnerable coastal areas.
inewsguyana.com · 16 Sept
Discovery
Comb jellies challenge understanding of early animal life
Researchers discovered that ctenophores, not sponges, may be the sister group to all other animals, a conclusion reached after years of debate and a 2023 analysis of chromosome organization.
quantamagazine.org · 17 Sept
Thriving
Bir ecosystem supports Azerbaijani women’s University access
The Bir ecosystem currently serves over 5 million customers in Azerbaijan through its integrated digital services.
trend.az · 17 Sept
Belonging
Amanda Peters explores Mi’kmaq heritage in new novel
Amanda Peters finished her second novel, The Birthing Tree, in just two weeks during a writing residency in the mountains of Banff.
theglobeandmail.com · 16 Sept
Solutions
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
Discovery
Gaulish coin workshop discovered in France challenges ancient history
The workshop stretched along a wall at least 40 meters long and included multiple cells with fireplaces or ovens.
lemonde.fr · 16 Sept
Thriving
Saudi Arabia charts its own course with Hudhud Maps
The Hudhud Maps team captured millions of high-resolution panoramic images, up to 72 megapixels each, of Riyadh and other cities, with an average distance of just 5 meters between each image.
aawsat.com · 17 Sept
Belonging
Dutch schools adopt war graves to preserve memory
Corporal John Hines, whose grave was adopted by Kindcentrum Platijn, was 23 years old when he died on the day Best was liberated.
nos.nl · 17 Sept
Solutions
Italy offers incentives for home electric vehicle chargers
Italy has committed 68 million euros to the program supporting home electric vehicle charging stations through 2030.
industriaitaliana.it · 16 Sept
Thriving
Ghana enforces rights for women, people with disabilities
The Ministry sensitized 2,321 stakeholders on their obligations under the Affirmative Action Gender Equity Act, and 47 institutions submitted compliance reports.
myjoyonline.com · 17 Sept
Belonging
Over 100,000 celebrate independence with mayor in Mexico City
More than 2,000 public servants from the Gustavo A. Madero government, along with 200 civil protection personnel and 500 police officers, worked to keep the celebration secure.
excelsior.com.mx · 17 Sept
Solutions
UK train passengers gain flexibility after cancellations
Passengers can now use their cancelled train ticket on another operator’s service up to two hours before or after their original departure time.
euronews.com · 16 Sept
Discovery
Belvedere museum celebrates pioneering kinetic artist
The exhibition features 18 paintings of birds created throughout Klien’s career, spanning from 1925 to 1957.
orf.at · 16 Sept
Belonging
Malaysian woman documents over 250 ethnic groups
Faye Lim has gathered information on more than 250 ethnic and sub-ethnic groups in Malaysia through her work with the Rojak Projek.
freemalaysiatoday.com · 16 Sept
Solutions
Nigeria commissions solar plant to power university and train students
The new facility includes 3.3 megawatts of solar array capacity and 2 megawatt-hours of battery storage.
punchng.com · 16 Sept
Discovery
Actor F. Murray Abraham to premiere lost Václav Havel play
F. Murray Abraham won an Academy Award for his role in Miloš Forman’s Amadeus, a film largely shot in Czechoslovakia.
expats.cz · 17 Sept
Thriving
NUS researchers and students support Singapore’s vulnerable communities
Researchers used laminated cards and worksheets during focus groups to help teenagers comfortably share their thoughts about a boarding program.
news.nus.edu.sg · 17 Sept
Solutions
China’s ecological zones lower farm carbon emissions
The study analyzed data from 30 Chinese provinces over 21 years, from 2003 to 2024, to assess the impact of ecological zones on farm emissions.
frontiersin.org · 17 Sept
Discovery
Artist transforms forest into immersive textile experience
The creation of “Selva Sentida” required 400 hours of work from Julieta Rodríguez and the Misiones weavers.
lanacion.com.ar · 17 Sept
Thriving
Woori financial group expands support for South Korean small businesses
Woori Financial Group provided 25.3 trillion won in productive finance through August, surpassing their annual goal by 116.3%.
yna.co.kr · 17 Sept
Belonging
Lebanese Film Festival celebrates land and people
The festival will screen around 12 films about biodiversity in Lebanon, made by filmmakers and people knowledgeable about the environment.
aawsat.com · 17 Sept
Solutions
Greece expands digital work card system to more industries
The digital work card system recorded more than 5.7 million overtime hours across participating sectors in Greece between January and July 2026.
tovima.gr · 16 Sept
Discovery
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
Thriving
Phoenix plants trees and builds shade to fight extreme heat
The Shade Phoenix Plan could save the city of Phoenix around $2.1 billion in power bills over three decades.
thecooldown.com · 17 Sept
Belonging
Assam artisans find sustainable livelihoods in bamboo’s versatility
Prabhat Saikia’s workshop in Assam currently employs around 20 artisans, offering them local employment opportunities.
thebetterindia.com · 16 Sept
Solutions
Arizona tracks heat deaths to understand climate’s toll
Maricopa County, Arizona, recorded 645 heat-related deaths in 2023, a 63% increase over a typical summer.
npr.org · 16 Sept
Thriving
Faster cancer analysis: AI runs on standard laptops
The system completed a full tumor genome analysis in 18 hours using a laptop with a graphics card costing less than $350.
arxiv.org · 17 Sept
Solutions
Spain to invest over 17 billion euros to upgrade power grid
Spain intends to spend more than 17 billion euros to modernize its electrical grid by 2030.
handelsblatt.com · 16 Sept
Belonging
Swiss convent cultivates herbs and tradition
Sister Dorothea developed a cough syrup recipe with the help of a pharmacist over 40 years ago, and she refused to lower the herbal dosage when he suggested it.
srf.ch · 16 Sept
Solutions
Lithuania invests 500 million euros to harden power grid against storms
Lithuania intends to bury 5,900 kilometers of power lines in forested areas by 2030 to protect them from storm damage.
lrt.lt · 16 Sept
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Discovery
Stolen sculpture returns to France after 30 years
The Art Loss Register helped return a stolen painting, St. Francis of Assisi, to a church in Mexico after it had been missing for 20 years.
smithsonianmag.com · 16 Sept
Belonging
Papua New Guinea community honors priest with new residence
The new residence was blessed in Imangapos village on the eve of Papua New Guinea’s 51st Independence Day.
postcourier.com.pg · 17 Sept
Solutions
Gombe State works to eliminate open defecation
The Emir of Nafada will fine people who violate sanitation laws 10,000 Naira, alongside community service.
vanguardngr.com · 16 Sept
Discovery
How reading rewires the human brain
Today, around 88 percent of the world’s population can read, a dramatic increase from the one percent literacy rate in ancient Sumeria and Egypt.
openculture.com · 17 Sept
Thriving
Liberia launches initiative for Clean Cities and youth employment
The first phase of the initiative will engage 1,250 young Liberians in sanitation activities and public awareness campaigns.
allafrica.com · 17 Sept
Belonging
Father’s dream empowers seniors to travel again
The company has facilitated over 40 domestic and international journeys for approximately 350 senior citizens since June 2023.
thebetterindia.com · 16 Sept
Solutions
Illinois adapts clean energy training for economic shifts
Illinois’ new clean energy job training curriculum offers five career clusters, shifting away from a focus on individual occupations like solar installation.
canarymedia.com · 16 Sept
Discovery
European fossils confirm Diplodocus lived beyond North America
Researchers identified the fossil as belonging to the Diplodocus genus, making it the first evidence of this dinosaur outside of North America.
ct24.ceskatelevize.cz · 16 Sept
Thriving
Azerbaijan registers religious sites in recovered territories
Azerbaijan has placed a total of 423 mosques under state protection since 2001.
report.az · 17 Sept
Belonging
Domingo Catalán grieves daughter, draws on athletic past
Domingo Catalán once held the world record for running 100 kilometers on foot, completing the distance at a pace of 3 minutes and 45 seconds per kilometer.
lavanguardia.com · 16 Sept
Thriving
Man fights for identity and rights in Sarawak, Malaysia
Approximately 30 Sa’ban people in Paulus’ village still do not have MyKad, alongside 100 Kenyah community members facing similar issues.
freemalaysiatoday.com · 17 Sept
Belonging
Klamath Tribes continue fight to restore River ecosystem
The Klamath Tribes hold the most senior water rights along the Klamath River, stemming from a ratified treaty signed in 1864.
culturalsurvival.org · 15 Sept
Solutions
Community group recycles tons of waste from South African river
Hennops Revival collected enough garbage to equal the weight of ten fully-loaded Airbus A380 super-jumbo planes.
citizen.co.za · 16 Sept
Discovery
Hélène Cixous urges women to reclaim writing in ‘the laugh of the Medusa’
Cixous’s 1975 manifesto appeared in a special issue of L’Arc magazine dedicated to the work of Simone de Beauvoir.
groene.nl · 16 Sept
Belonging
Turtle Mountain Chippewa invest in youth for long-term growth
The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians extended 401(k) retirement accounts and insurance benefits to youth employees after only six months of employment.
ictnews.org · 15 Sept
Solutions
Nigeria distributes maternal kits to improve pregnancy care
The MAMII program aims to reduce maternal mortality by 30% and neonatal mortality by 20% in targeted areas by 2028.
beninwebtv.com · 15 Sept
Discovery
AI turns research papers into collaborating agents
The AI agents identified a link between a molecular variant near the MPHOSPH9 gene and an increased risk of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, a connection that had not been previously reported.
techxplore.com · 16 Sept
Thriving
Ozone layer recovery: global cooperation yields results
The world has eliminated 99% of the chemicals that deplete the ozone layer thanks to international cooperation.
andina.pe · 16 Sept
Belonging
Indigenous self-governance adapts to modern challenges
In Oaxaca, Mexico, 417 of 570 municipalities are currently governed by Indigenous regulatory systems.
culturalsurvival.org · 15 Sept
Solutions
Spain increases power grid investment to record levels
The planned investment of over 17 billion euros represents a 144% increase compared to the previous electrical grid investment plan.
eldiario.es · 16 Sept
Thriving
Zimbabwe pursues nuclear power for industrial growth
Zimbabwe signed a business agreement with Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) to conduct a preliminary feasibility study on deploying an Innovative Small Modular Reactor (i-SMR).
heraldonline.co.zw · 17 Sept
Belonging
Nigerian parents learn details of son’s death in Philippines
Divine Adili and Rene Baterbonia died during a team-building activity on June 8, exactly 100 days before his parents attended his team’s first game of the season.
rappler.com · 16 Sept
Thriving
North Carolina county to build largest park
Buncombe County secured the 342-acre Deaverview Mountain property with $4,009,648 in federal funding and $4,162,000 from a North Carolina state fund.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com · 17 Sept
Belonging
Kichwa art sustains culture across borders
Adina Farinango began creating digital illustrations in 2024, and consistently drew variations of herself wearing the traditional anaco clothing.
culturalsurvival.org · 15 Sept
Solutions
Brussels waste plan limits white bag collection to dense areas
Net Brussel will invest €4 million to install 120 permanent waste containers, primarily underground, as part of the new waste plan.
bruzz.be · 16 Sept
Discovery
Egypt recovers ancient mask from Switzerland, boosting calls for repatriation
Switzerland has returned around 80 cultural artifacts to Egypt since 2011.
aawsat.com · 16 Sept
Thriving
Sex workers in Zimbabwe demand rights and healthcare access
Sex workers pooled their own funds to contribute to the commemorations and associated activities.
heraldonline.co.zw · 17 Sept
Belonging
Nashville singer rescues foxes from painful skin disease
Walden’s Puddle Animal Rescue rehabilitated 60 red foxes by September of this year, surpassing their total for all of 2025.
goodnewsnetwork.org · 16 Sept
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Solutions
Lenacapavir offers new HIV prevention in South Africa
Purpose 1, a study in South Africa and Uganda, recorded zero HIV infections among 2,134 participants receiving lenacapavir injections during its main analysis.
dailymaverick.co.za · 15 Sept
Discovery
Women lead social reform in colonial Andhra Pradesh
Kandukuri Rajyalakshmamma donated 40,000 rupees, a substantial sum in 1906, to support her husband’s social reform organization.
scroll.in · 16 Sept
Thriving
Maharashtra launches hub to improve healthcare for All
The Maharashtra Impact and Innovation Hub will connect six types of stakeholders, government, providers, the private sector, academia, innovators, and development partners, to improve healthcare.
thehindu.com · 17 Sept
Solutions
EU streamlines diploma recognition to boost worker mobility
The European Commission aims to cut the time it takes to recognize in-demand professions’ diplomas from three months to five weeks.
europeancorrespondent.com · 16 Sept
Thriving
Russia’s Nochlezhka charity expanded services for people experiencing homelessness
Grigory Sverdlin led Nochlezhka for more than a decade, from 2011 to 2022, while the charity provided aid to people experiencing homelessness.
meduza.io · 16 Sept
Belonging
Tampa gardeners seek funding to address food insecurity
Six out of twelve community gardens that started in the Tampa region between 2009 and 2011 had failed by 2015.
insideclimatenews.org · 16 Sept
Solutions
USDA airdrops rabies vaccine to protect people and wildlife
The USDA’s rabies management program has been ongoing since 1995, utilizing oral vaccine baits distributed by air.
popsci.com · 15 Sept
Discovery
Tyrannosaurus rex had warm blood, scientists confirm
Researchers were able to determine T. rex’s blood temperature by analyzing a fossil sample only needing a few milligrams of tooth enamel.
popsci.com · 16 Sept
Thriving
Teacher uses MIT resources to reach rural Indian students
Mewati connected with over 1,000 teachers across India to share resources and collaborate on improving education.
news.mit.edu · 16 Sept
Belonging
Erling Haaland champions libraries and literacy in Norway
Erling Braut Haaland and his father donated a book worth 1.3 million kroner to the library in their home municipality.
nrk.no · 16 Sept
Solutions
South Korea overhauls solar power system after 15 years
The government collected input from 82 separate meetings with power companies, private developers, renewable energy industries, environmental groups, and companies seeking to join RE100 before finalizing the changes.
hankyung.com · 15 Sept
Discovery
Ancient cultures saw omens in unidentified aerial phenomena
In 217 BC, the Roman historian Livy reported a “great fleet” of ships appeared in the sky over central Italy while Hannibal threatened Rome.
newspaceeconomy.ca · 16 Sept
Thriving
Manta rays face extinction: conservation efforts gain traction
Some manta rays can have a wingspan exceeding seven meters, larger than many small boats.
greenme.it · 17 Sept
Belonging
Artist revives centuries-old paper marbling in Qatar
More than 100 students are currently learning traditional artistic disciplines under Davlat Toshev’s guidance at the Ustoz-Shogird Centre.
gulf-times.com · 15 Sept
Solutions
Croatia funds student meals to prevent price increases
Croatia is providing 22.5 million euros annually to subsidize meals for 102,000 students.
index.hr · 16 Sept
Discovery
Cambodian pop music rebounds after Khmer Rouge
Between 2004 and 2006, pop music CDs in Cambodia sold for as little as $1.50 to $2 in stores or 40 cents on the black market.
daily.jstor.org · 15 Sept
Thriving
Tanzanian girls advocate for digital inclusion
Internet subscriptions in Tanzania rose from approximately 29.1 million in December 2021 to 36.8 million by March 2024.
dailynews.co.tz · 17 Sept
Belonging
Minister proposes parent-school coffee meetings in Belgium
Degryse noted that more mothers than fathers typically attend school meetings, a reality she acknowledged while defending her proposal.
dhnet.be · 17 Sept
Discovery
Australian cave reveals 25,000 years of ritual use
Researchers identified 73 distinct layers of ash inside Cloggs Cave, created by the burning of grasses between 4,400 and 1,600 years ago.
sciencedaily.com · 15 Sept
Thriving
$200 million invested to save 100 species from extinction
The Phoenix Species Project will allocate between $500,000 and $1 million to each of the 100 selected species over a five-year period.
brasil.mongabay.com · 17 Sept
Belonging
Historic Tower Theatre set to reopen in Utah
Donations from several sources, including Lauren and Tyson Call, have helped the Salt Lake Film Society raise enough money to begin a major renovation project.
deseret.com · 16 Sept
Solutions
African cities prioritise healthy living beyond health policies
Non-communicable diseases account for 57.7% of deaths recorded at health facilities in Rwanda.
ktpress.rw · 15 Sept
Discovery
Ancient wine presses carved into Spanish hillsides
The twelve lagares of Labastida could store between 80 and 600 liters of wine in their lower basins.
eldiario.es · 16 Sept
Thriving
Forus and DotCooperation empower African cooperatives with digital tools
FORUS developed WOW-Connect for the Eastern Cape Transport Tertiary Co-operative in South Africa, the largest public transport cooperative in Africa.
thefintechtimes.com · 17 Sept
Belonging
Indigenous self-governance sustains knowledge in Uganda
Women in Abim traditionally hold essential knowledge of seeds and crops that can withstand harsh environmental conditions, supporting family and community survival.
culturalsurvival.org · 15 Sept
Discovery
Estonia’s oldest church yields medieval craftsmanship and repair needs
Researchers discovered a baptismal basin at Valjala Church crafted from local stone, a piece that is unique in Estonia.
news.err.ee · 15 Sept
Thriving
Austrian theater celebrates 30 years of inclusive performances
Pamina Milewska has been a member of the Theater ecce ensemble since 2009 and is playing the lead role in their 30th-anniversary production.
salzburg.orf.at · 17 Sept
Solutions
Ecuador’s mobile ID service reaches citizens at home
Mobile teams from the Civil Registry conducted 2,562 identification drives outside of agency locations between January and August 2026.
elcomercio.com · 15 Sept
Discovery
Roman roads weren’t always straight, new map reveals
Researchers mapped almost 300,000 kilometres of Roman roads, more than double the length previously estimated.
newscientist.com · 15 Sept
Thriving
Collins Okoh and the rise of Nollywood’s new storytellers
A Tribe Called Judah became the first Nigerian film to exceed 1 billion naira at the box office.
punchng.com · 17 Sept
Solutions
Austrian water association provides water to 60,000 people
The Wasserverband Aichfeld-Murboden has continuously provided natural drinking water to 60,000 people for the past 50 years.
kleinezeitung.at · 16 Sept
Discovery
Oldest mosque in France dates to 13th century, excavations reveal
Excavations revealed the mosque’s origins lie between the late 12th and early 13th centuries, centuries earlier than the previously assumed 16th-century date.
lemonde.fr · 15 Sept
Thriving
Ghana increases poverty relief payments to families
The LEAP program will distribute increased grant amounts totaling GH¢569 to eligible households, a 70 percent increase from 2024 levels.
myjoyonline.com · 17 Sept
Solutions
States invest in rural health tech with Silicon Valley approach
Louisiana secured $208.4 million for the first year of the rural health program and created its catalyst fund using an existing innovation department.
kffhealthnews.org · 16 Sept
Discovery
Ancient Egyptian tomb reveals details of high-ranking official
The discovered tomb dates back approximately 3000 years to the Ramesside period, between 1292 and 1069 BCE.
unian.net · 15 Sept
Thriving
Assam post offices bring eye care to rural communities
Eighty-two percent of people receiving eyeglasses through the program were wearing them for the first time.
scroll.in · 16 Sept
Solutions
Mexico uses solar power to ease poverty and extreme heat
The “Sol del Norte” program has reduced average annual electricity expenses by 60% for over 5,100 families in Mexicali and San Felipe.
nexojornal.com.br · 15 Sept
Discovery
Islands share history in Maine exhibition
Wealth sent home by Overseas Filipino Workers contributes almost 9% to the Philippines’ GDP.
hyperallergic.com · 15 Sept
Belonging
Latin America remains most dangerous region for environmental defenders
The report documented 2375 murders and long-term disappearances of land and environmental defenders since Global Witness began tracking them in 2012.
es.mongabay.com · 15 Sept
Solutions
Spain significantly expanded solar power capacity in 2025
Spain recorded 797 hours with electricity prices at or below €0/MWh during periods of significant solar generation in 2025.
pv-magazine.com · 15 Sept
Discovery
Viking silver hoard found during garden work in Denmark
The discovered hoard contained approximately 700 Viking Age objects and fragments, totaling 18.5 kilograms of silver.
greenme.it · 15 Sept
Thriving
Modi’in and Rochester build memorials for fallen soldiers
The initiative collected 480 gallons of blood in its first year through a national blood drive inspired by fallen soldier Yonah Brief.
jpost.com · 16 Sept
Solutions
Illinois advances clean energy with battery storage procurement
The state currently has 141 megawatts of utility-scale battery storage installed, and this procurement will increase that to approximately 741 megawatts by 2030.
capitolnewsillinois.com · 15 Sept
Discovery
Margarita of navarre: renaissance champion of women’s dignity
William Shakespeare was inspired by Margarita de Navarra’s court to set his comedy Love’s Labour’s Lost in Navarre, leading him to write “Navarre will be the wonder of the world.”
lavanguardia.com · 16 Sept
Thriving
Network of rivers could sustain US freshwater life
The Freshwater Resilient and Connected Network, identified by the study, covers 35% of the lower 48 states and could preserve freshwater biodiversity.
phys.org · 16 Sept
Discovery
Humans have long copied marble and what that says about us
McGillivray’s research spans from ancient Rome to modern home-improvement stores to trace the history of marble imitation.
aeon.co · 16 Sept
Thriving
UN programs in Senegal exceed job goals despite recent slowdown
UN programs in Senegal generated 37,240 direct and green jobs, exceeding the initial target of 30,000 by 2028.
seneweb.com · 16 Sept
Discovery
Book explores nonbinary identities in medieval thought
Leah DeVun and other scholars identify the idea that Adam may have begun as a unified whole transcending the male/female division as “primal androgyny.”
scroll.in · 15 Sept
Thriving
Casamance center offers refuge and rebuilding for girls facing violence
Since its creation in 2015, UN Women has supported the Kullimaaroo center with funding, supplies, and expertise for nearly ten years.
seneweb.com · 16 Sept
Belonging
Women form firefighting squad to protect Indonesian Borneo
The Power of Mama team consists of 146 women from 10 villages in West Kalimantan, Indonesia.
theguardian.com · 16 Sept
Discovery
New dicynodont species challenges age of early dinosaur fossils
The newly identified species Dinodontosaurus isiyavamanda represents the first confirmed record of its genus outside of South America.
sci.news · 15 Sept
Belonging
Eleven-year-old karate student wins trophies in Belgium
Talya has already collected eight trophies through her karate practice.
bruzz.be · 16 Sept
Discovery
Dinosaur eggs hatched with compost heat near Antarctica
Researchers discovered over 250 dinosaur eggshell fragments in Patagonia, marking the southernmost location where dinosaur eggs have ever been found.
n1info.hr · 16 Sept
Thriving
Europe sees falling suicide rates, advances in cancer detection and care
Fifteen trained dogs in India are learning to identify cancer-related odours in human breath with a reported 90% success rate.
squirrel-news.net · 16 Sept
Solutions
Lesbos battles foot-and-mouth disease outbreak
The government has already allocated €7.464 million to Lesbos for compensating farmers for lost animals, income, and supporting dairy businesses.
tanea.gr · 15 Sept
Discovery
Dinosaurs used compost to hatch eggs in cold Patagonia
Researchers found dinosaur egg remains at a paleolatitude of 55 to 60 degrees south, revealing titanosaurs nested farther south than previously known.
sciencealert.com · 16 Sept
Thriving
Mali man champions end to FGM within his community
Sidi Haidara’s work has contributed to 50 community initiatives implemented across the Mopti and Gao regions of Mali.
allafrica.com · 16 Sept
Solutions
Dental project treats 600 children in Australian region
The Early Years Partnership Central Great Southern Dental Health Project has provided dental treatment to 600 children in Western Australia.
thewest.com.au · 15 Sept
Discovery
Breath’s subtle signals reveal brain activity
Researchers measured the shape of each breath on a millisecond level, discovering brain signals that track these variations in airflow.
nautil.us · 16 Sept
Thriving
Jeju tourism organization wins national contribution award
Jeju Tourism Organization collected over 7 tons of waste through its ‘Green Jeju Campaign’ last year.
yna.co.kr · 17 Sept
Belonging
Army veteran dedicated life to helping others worldwide
Sean Lee helped evacuate thousands of Afghan allies after the fall of Afghanistan in 2021.
foxnews.com · 16 Sept
Solutions
Greece enables balcony solar power up to 800 watts
Greece will invest €476 million ($549.5 million) through the Islands Decarbonization Fund to support self-consumption projects.
pv-magazine.com · 15 Sept
Thriving
Jewish Israeli-Canadian freed after 11 years in Iraqi prison
Benjamin Hassin was held in Iraqi prison for 11 years before his release.
jpost.com · 16 Sept
Belonging
Croatian twin brothers welcome twin sons in the same year
The Vuka family now has four sets of twins across three generations.
index.hr · 16 Sept
Belonging
Indigenous women revive Amazon turtle populations
The Tari Nomiowa’i successfully hatched and released 208 charapa turtle hatchlings into the Aguarico River between March and April this year.
goodgoodgood.co · 15 Sept
Solutions
New York City expands EV charging for rideshare drivers
New York City intends to install 700 curbside EV charging points over the next three years, increasing from a current total of 88.
chargedevs.com · 15 Sept
Discovery
Oxford mathematician challenges 2,000-year-old theory of the Parthenon’s design
The Parthenon’s column swelling, a supposed optical correction, measures only 18 millimeters, a difference Goriely’s calculations show is barely perceptible from typical viewing distances.
protothema.gr · 16 Sept
Thriving
EU Missions exceed goals for climate resilience and city sustainability
The Climate Adaptation Mission has already supported climate adaptation measures in 292 European regions and local authorities, surpassing its 2030 target of 150.
innovationnewsnetwork.com · 16 Sept
Belonging
OTS leaders visit Azerbaijan’s liberated territories
Azerbaijan is restoring mosques in Shusha after Armenian forces damaged historical and architectural structures during nearly 30 years of occupation.
report.az · 16 Sept
Solutions
New labels will clarify warranty rights for German shoppers
The new EU labels will require manufacturers to clearly state warranty lengths, exceeding the standard two-year legal protection already in place for defective goods.
n1info.hr · 16 Sept
Belonging
Historic Bank restored to revitalize English Town
Sellafield Ltd provided more than £3.3 million to support the Millom Town Deal through its Social Impact, Multiplied program.
gov.uk · 16 Sept
Solutions
Vanuatu embraces fintech to reach remote islands
More than 10,000 Ni-Vanuatu participate in Australia’s Recognised Seasonal Employer and related labour schemes, driving demand for easier remittance solutions.
thefintechtimes.com · 15 Sept
Discovery
Gaelic place names reveal lost oyster beds in Scotland
Project Eisirean identified oyster presence at two locations on Mull after a two-year search prompted by place names.
bbc.co.uk · 15 Sept
Thriving
Health insurer installs accessible call systems nationwide
The NHIS will standardize the height of ticket dispensers to better serve wheelchair users in all of its branches.
yna.co.kr · 17 Sept
Belonging
Iran sees strikes and security as Amini anniversary arrives
Over 90,000 cases were opened by the Iranian judiciary in connection with the 2022 protests.
iranintl.com · 16 Sept
Solutions
Afghan women rebuild maternal healthcare amidst crisis
The Safe Delivery App has been downloaded 5,127 times by midwives in Afghanistan and used to train around 1,200 of them.
reasonstobecheerful.world · 15 Sept
Discovery
Royal Korean screen travels to Paris exhibit
The exhibition at the Guimet Museum in Paris will run through January 4, 2027.
koreatimes.co.kr · 15 Sept
Thriving
Groups build unity by focusing on shared goals
Ninety-three percent of students who complete Generation Citizen’s curriculum feel confident they can form plans to address problems in their communities.
nonprofitquarterly.org · 16 Sept
Belonging
Thousands gather in Mexico City’s Zócalo to celebrate independence
An elderly woman and her mother, both wearing traditional Zapoteca clothing from Oaxaca, attended the celebration in the Zócalo, with the mother participating from her wheelchair.
excelsior.com.mx · 16 Sept
Solutions
Sonora becomes national leader in clean energy production
The Puerto Peñasco Photovoltaic Plant will ultimately generate one gigawatt of clean energy, enough to power over half of Sonora’s population.
elfinanciero.com.mx · 16 Sept
Discovery
Ancient Odyssey fragment discovered in university library
The fragment of the Odyssey measures less than 8 centimeters in length.
nos.nl · 15 Sept
Solutions
Austrian schools introduce civics lessons for all students
587 students in Upper Austria were temporarily suspended from school last year due to conflict-related issues.
krone.at · 16 Sept
Discovery
Bašćanska ploča: discovery of a key Croatian document
The Bašćanska ploča is the first known instance of the term "kralj hrvatski", Croatian king, being written in the Croatian language.
index.hr · 15 Sept
Thriving
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
Lake biel’s plant life thrives after decades of recovery
Researchers identified 24 aquatic plant species in Lake Biel last year, a number twice as high as in the 1980s.
srf.ch · 15 Sept
Discovery
Roman roads didn’t always lead to Rome
The team’s digital atlas includes nearly 186,000 miles of Roman roads.
livescience.com · 15 Sept
Thriving
Ecological movements win battles across France
The researchers identified almost 250 ecological movements in France that achieved victory since 1970.
reporterre.net · 16 Sept
Belonging
Ella Cara Deloria: Dakota anthropologist preserves native heritage
Ella Cara Deloria published her novel, “Waterlily”, in 1988, 44 years after she first wrote it in the 1940s.
ictnews.org · 15 Sept
Thriving
South Korea blocks 87 violent videos targeting vulnerable groups
The commission identified 87 videos showing violence against children, teenagers, and other vulnerable groups during its monitoring of online platforms.
yna.co.kr · 17 Sept
Solutions
Kyrgyzstan prepares students with 81 new and renovated schools
Construction crews completed projects in all seven of Kyrgyzstan’s regions, delivering 26 new or renovated schools to the Jalal-Abad region alone.
24.kg · 15 Sept
Discovery
Australia’s rainfall history: past records may mislead
The study analyzed 69 natural records from tropical Australia spanning the past 130,000 years to reconstruct rainfall patterns.
phys.org · 16 Sept
Thriving
Lithuania opens sports complex for German soldiers’ children
Lithuanian authorities are preparing for a potential increase to 500 children of German soldiers receiving education in Vilnius by 2027.
lrt.lt · 16 Sept
Solutions
MIT advances toward campus climate goals
Renovations to Building 46, home to the Brain and Cognitive Sciences Complex, resulted in a 35 percent reduction in building energy use and carbon emissions.
news.mit.edu · 15 Sept
Discovery
Australian bugs named to honor Taylor Swift
Researchers discovered 12 new species of plant bugs in Australia, organizing them into five genera including Swiftiephylus.
sciencenews.org · 15 Sept
Thriving
Supreme Court prioritizes child’s wellbeing in custody case
The court invoked Article 142 of the Constitution to alter the terms of a 2018 settlement, a move that went beyond simply resolving a dispute between parents.
hindustantimes.com · 16 Sept
Solutions
South Korea overhauls renewable energy system with auctions
The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment held 82 meetings and forums with stakeholders to gather input on the renewable energy system overhaul.
ecotiger.co.kr · 16 Sept
Discovery
New grasshopper species discovered in Amazon rainforest
Researchers identified nine new grasshopper species by comparing 80 physical characteristics across 51 species.
brasil.mongabay.com · 15 Sept
Thriving
Indonesia trains technicians for green cooling jobs
The Environment Ministry provided 99 training equipment units to 14 vocational centers spanning from Aceh to Sorong, Papua.
en.antaranews.com · 16 Sept
Belonging
Iranian generation defines itself by protest and defiance
More than 90,000 cases were opened in connection with the 2022 protests, including cases involving schoolchildren, university students, and teachers.
iranintl.com · 16 Sept
Solutions
France launches new training program for workers
Loïc Chelle completed his training in six weeks and finalized his state diploma as an ambulance driver.
lemonde.fr · 16 Sept
Discovery
Diplodocus discovery redraws dinosaur distribution map
The discovered Diplodocus skeleton included 14 remarkably well-preserved tail vertebrae.
tanea.gr · 15 Sept
Belonging
Austrian family honored for generations of alpine herding
The Dichtl family will be honored as “Alpine Herder Family of the Year” in 2026 for their work on the Merschenalm.
kleinezeitung.at · 16 Sept
Solutions
Senegal farmers boost rice yields and fight disease with fish
Farmers in the study harvested around 20 sacks of rice from each test paddy while also raising fish to combat a parasitic disease.
news.google.com · 16 Sept
Discovery
Ancient crocodile fossil reveals possible camouflage
The Montsecosuchus depereti fossil is approximately 50 centimeters long and has been housed at the Museum of Natural Sciences of Barcelona since its discovery over a century ago.
sciencedaily.com · 15 Sept
Thriving
Typhoon Project cleans Greek coastline, shares lessons learned
The Typhoon Project has removed more than 25.8 million pieces of waste from Greek beaches, totaling over 1.1 million kilograms, equivalent to 1,638 shipping containers.
protothema.gr · 16 Sept
Solutions
Uganda’s Ituka solar plant powers up for nearly 200,000 homes
The Ituka solar plant is expected to generate 53,940 MWh of electricity per year.
beninwebtv.com · 15 Sept
Discovery
Bayeux Tapestry draws massive crowds in Britain
The British Museum expects 7.5 million people to visit the Bayeux Tapestry by July 2027.
europeancorrespondent.com · 16 Sept
Thriving
Manchester Centre develops plan for inclusive health research
The strategy includes five principles, mapping inequalities, training, community partnerships, delivery routes, and inclusive methods, to guide research at the Manchester BRC and CRF.
journals.plos.org · 16 Sept
Belonging
Luo Yang captures Asian women’s lives in New York’s Chinatown
Luo Yang’s photo book, Girls, was carried by Chop Suey Club when it was first released, demonstrating an existing connection between the artist and the community.
elephant.art · 15 Sept
Solutions
Ghana launches mass rabies vaccination drive
Ghana reported 265 human deaths from rabies in 2024.
ghanaiantimes.com.gh · 15 Sept
Thriving
Lima prepares river for potential flooding from El Niño
Workers are removing 480,000 cubic meters of material from 70 points along the river system to benefit around 2 million people.
gestion.pe · 17 Sept
Belonging
Peace team reaches isolated Papua New Guinea village
The outreach team reached a community that residents reported had not seen outside visitors since the mid-20th century.
postcourier.com.pg · 16 Sept
Solutions
Air quality improves in Quito after fire
Quito officials are monitoring 698 neighborhoods preventatively for potential smoke impact following recent fires.
elcomercio.com · 15 Sept
Thriving
Indonesia’s child protection policies gain US attention
US officials expressed interest in learning from Indonesia’s approach to digital child protection, which focuses on tiered, age-based restrictions rather than outright bans.
en.antaranews.com · 16 Sept
Solutions
Nepal rebuilds footbridges after August floods
Nepal’s government began work on repairing 53 footbridges damaged by the August 26 flood, aiming to restore access to essential services for communities in Nuwakot and Dhading.
kathmandupost.com · 15 Sept
Solutions
Austria will spend €750 million to lower industrial electricity costs
Austria plans to lower electricity prices to as little as five cents per kilowatt-hour for up to half of the consumption of around 400 energy-intensive companies.
kurier.at · 16 Sept
Discovery
Intimate letters reveal Dutch writers’ love story
Snoek selected from 75,000 words of letters written by Du Perron to create the published collection.
groene.nl · 16 Sept
Thriving
Teachers in England will receive fully funded pay rise
The National Education Union prompted a government reversal on a pay offer that included a 3.5% increase this month and a further 3% starting next September.
theguardian.com · 16 Sept
Belonging
Italian identity: a family’s journey across borders
Between 1861 and 1985, around 29 million Italians left the Italian peninsula, creating a widespread diaspora around the world.
aeon.co · 15 Sept
Solutions
Walmart heirs invest $100 million to reduce US maternal deaths
In 2023, the U.S. recorded 669 maternal deaths, a rate of nearly 19 deaths per 100,000 live births.
fortune.com · 15 Sept
Discovery
Courbet rejected honors to pursue artistic freedom
Courbet’s painting L’Après-dînée à Ornans measured 2.57 by 1.95 meters, a size typically reserved for historical paintings depicting heroic deeds.
groene.nl · 16 Sept
Thriving
NASA restores Guam station after typhoon damage
The typhoon caused the “Zone of Exclusion” to reopen for the first time since 1998, reducing TDRS coverage to 85% of a spacecraft’s orbit.
nasa.gov · 16 Sept
Belonging
Fostering transforms lives in Wolverhampton, UK
Mel Blake and her husband have been fostering children as a family for seven years.
bbc.co.uk · 16 Sept
Solutions
Ivory Coast increases Solar power in Ferkessédougou
Ferké Solar is expected to produce close to 90 gigawatt-hours of electricity each year.
rfi.fr · 15 Sept
Discovery
Female king ruled ancient Egypt 5,000 years ago
Studies estimate Meretneith ruled Egypt for at least 30 years in various capacities.
theconversation.com · 15 Sept
Thriving
European funds improve daily life in Slovenia
Slovenia will receive 7.1 billion euros in non-repayable funds from the European Union between 2021 and 2027.
delo.si · 16 Sept
Solutions
Brazil demarcates land for isolated indigenous people after decades
Funai installed approximately 140 markers along the boundaries of the 411,000-hectare Kawahiva do Rio Pardo Indigenous Territory.
brasil.mongabay.com · 15 Sept
Discovery
Universal human motivations found across Poland and Vietnam
The study included a total of 635 participants, with 328 from Poland and 307 from Vietnam.
frontiersin.org · 16 Sept
Solutions
Croatia returns nearly 37 million euros to young home buyers
Croatian officials have distributed an average of 7,574 euros to each family receiving assistance with their first home purchase.
delo.si · 15 Sept
Discovery
First Diplodocus fossils found in Europe reveal ancient dinosaur migration
The Diplodocus found in Spain measured approximately 25 meters, or 82 feet, long, matching the size of its North American relatives.
popsci.com · 15 Sept
Thriving
Tanzania wins awards for expanding Financial access
Tanzania reduced the gap in financial inclusion between women and men from 10 percent in 2017 to 3.2 percent in 2022.
mwananchi.co.tz · 16 Sept
Belonging
Zimbabwe’s Matabeleland South focuses on climate literacy
The Edward Ndlovu Memorial Trust aims to improve the quality of life for people in Matabeleland South, prioritizing children and working with entire communities to address development challenges.
heraldonline.co.zw · 16 Sept
Solutions
Tanzania’s ranger dogs protect wildlife and communities
Tourism contributes approximately 17.2 percent to Tanzania’s GDP and supports an estimated 3.6 million jobs.
news.google.com · 15 Sept
Thriving
Zagreb hospital emergency room reopens with faster care
The renovated emergency room received a donation of 426,000 euros to improve facilities.
index.hr · 16 Sept
Belonging
Brothers revived a Belgian village with running event
Thousands of people now gather at the border on October 12 for the running event started by two brothers.
gva.be · 16 Sept
Solutions
Greece lays out rules for self-sufficiency in energy
Greece will launch a digital portal by the end of 2026 to simplify the process of installing balcony solar panels.
tanea.gr · 15 Sept
Thriving
Lebanon returns ancient Egyptian artefacts smuggled from country
Lebanon spent six years working with INTERPOL and Egyptian authorities to verify the authenticity and ownership of the 37 returned artefacts.
aljazeera.com · 16 Sept
Belonging
Digital archive preserves Artsakh Culture after displacement
The platform encompasses five domains of intangible cultural heritage, mirroring a framework established by UNESCO.
hetq.am · 15 Sept
Solutions
South Korea to provide AI access to all citizens
South Korea is increasing its AI spending by 84 percent to $6.3 billion (KRW 9.4 trillion) in its 2027 budget.
asiatimes.com · 15 Sept
Discovery
Southeastern European women find voice through literature
The Women in the Mountains residency program offers writers two weeks to focus on their work in a village within the Rhodope Mountains.
protothema.gr · 16 Sept
Thriving
Poland launches Justice Fund competition to aid crime victims
The competition will distribute 360 million złoty from the Justice Fund to establish aid centers.
rp.pl · 16 Sept
Belonging
Rare whale death spurs investigation in New Zealand
The pygmy right whale weighed up to 3500 kilograms and is one of the smallest and rarest baleen whale species.
rnz.co.nz · 15 Sept
Discovery
Diplodocus fossils found in Europe for first time
The Diplodocus fossil discovered in Spain measured approximately 25 meters, or 82 feet, long, comparable to the size of its North American relatives.
livescience.com · 15 Sept
Thriving
Greece updates foot-and-mouth disease protocol to speed animal health decisions
The new decision, number 236005, was published in the Government Gazette issue B’ 5582 on September 15, 2026.
tanea.gr · 16 Sept
Belonging
Mr. T’s life teaches Chicago youth about opportunity
Mr. T bought his mother a mansion with an elevator in Lake Forest, the same area where she previously worked as a housekeeper.
foxnews.com · 15 Sept
Solutions
Tanzania road agency restricts street vendors
Tanroads officials had nine vendors sign agreements promising not to return to prohibited areas during a recent operation.
mwananchi.co.tz · 15 Sept
Discovery
Ancient roads didn’t all lead to Rome, study finds
The team’s digital tool, Itiner-e, mapped 299,171 kilometers of Roman roads, enough to circle the Earth seven and a half times at the equator.
elmundo.es · 15 Sept
Belonging
Students in prilep promote green transition through project
Students created plant pots for their school eco-garden using recycled plastic bottles.
mia.mk · 16 Sept
Solutions
Tyrol expands childcare to keep families in rural areas
Tyrol is the only Austrian region to legally guarantee access to childcare places.
krone.at · 15 Sept
Discovery
Photographer explores family history through Ghana’s diaspora
Eric Asamoah photographed the left shoe from seven pairs belonging to his grandmother as part of his exhibition, referencing Peter Hujar’s 1981 photograph “Shoe for Elizabeth.”
diepresse.com · 16 Sept
Belonging
Runners memorialize woman killed during Kempton Park run
Approximately 38 years old, Elizabeth Mokolo Moselakgomo was remembered by community members through a memorial run in Rhodesfield.
sabcnews.com · 15 Sept
Solutions
Hospital extends delirium care into Singapore homes
TTSH trained over 130 community caregivers from 23 partner organizations to recognize and support patients experiencing delirium.
straitstimes.com · 15 Sept
Discovery
Roads led to Istanbul, not Rome, study finds
The Roman road network stretched approximately 300,000 kilometers across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.
aawsat.com · 15 Sept
Thriving
Ozone layer recovery reaches levels not seen for decades
The ozone layer over Antarctica was at a size in 2025 not recorded since the early 1990s.
krone.at · 16 Sept
Belonging
Uzbek weddings: family, rituals and new beginnings
Uzbek weddings can involve hundreds of guests, with friends and relatives participating in festivities.
euronews.com · 15 Sept
Solutions
Tennessee’s Tougher tenure rules improve teacher performance
Value-added increased by 4.7 percent of a standard deviation of student test scores for new Tennessee teachers anticipating stricter tenure requirements.
educationnext.org · 15 Sept
Discovery
Taiwan study reveals natural selection affecting disease risk
The study identified 168 genetic variants undergoing natural selection in the Taiwanese population, including 159 becoming less frequent across generations.
taipeitimes.com · 16 Sept
Thriving
Tanzania expands cancer care and seeks regional leadership
Tanzania increased the number of CT scanners from 12 in 2021 to 97 in 2026.
dailynews.co.tz · 16 Sept
Belonging
Croatian festival celebrates maritime heritage despite bad weather
The festival included 22 gundula boats and more than 40 women participating in a regatta.
n1info.hr · 16 Sept
Thriving
Tinubu launches plan to end child labour in Nigeria
The new National Action Plan for the Elimination of Child Labour will run from 2026 to 2030.
punchng.com · 16 Sept
Belonging
American family builds new life in Latvia
The Bergeson children, aged five and seven, attend Latvian kindergarten and school, with their parents prioritizing fluency in the Latvian language.
eng.lsm.lv · 15 Sept
Solutions
Nova Scotia seeks renewables to meet Clean Power goals
Nova Scotia aims to add close to 2,000 MW of new wind, solar, and battery storage capacity by 2030.
pv-magazine-usa.com · 15 Sept
Discovery
Translator shapes emotion in classic play’s Chinese version
Hong Shen’s translation of Lady Windermere’s Fan included alterations to stage directions through addition, omission, and adaptation.
frontiersin.org · 15 Sept
Thriving
Colleges increasingly replace student loans with grants
Carleton College is funding this change with an initial $80 million in donations and plans to raise an additional $48 million to sustain the program.
businessinsider.com · 16 Sept
Solutions
Philippines asks for funds to continue improved student results
The ARAL Program helped decrease the number of struggling readers in the Philippines by 4.5 million, from 6.7 million to 2.2 million.
philstar.com · 15 Sept
Discovery
New grasshoppers discovered expand Amazon biodiversity knowledge
Researchers analyzed 80 morphological characteristics to reconstruct the evolutionary relationships between the newly discovered grasshopper species.
conexaoplaneta.com.br · 16 Sept
Thriving
Jordan advances sustainable cooling and ozone protection
Participants discussed linking sustainable cooling technologies with financing, skills, and partnerships, with projects already underway at the Aqaba Marine Reserve and the new Amman Customs Center.
en.ammonnews.net · 16 Sept
Solutions
Salzburg reduced traffic with summer restrictions
City officials sold 14,896 combination tickets for park-and-ride services, an increase of roughly 5,400 tickets compared to the previous year.
salzburg.orf.at · 15 Sept
Discovery
Ancient Chinese text reveals patterns in herbal remedies
The Bencao Gangmu contains 703 entries that specify a concrete drug or therapy relating to the spleen and stomach.
frontiersin.org · 16 Sept
Thriving
Lesotho advances toward measles and rubella elimination
Lesotho maintained first-dose measles vaccination coverage above 90% throughout the 2011 to 2025 period.
journals.plos.org · 16 Sept
Solutions
Chile eliminates human rabies: a first for South America
Chile last recorded a case of rabies transmission from dogs to humans in 1972.
skynewsarabia.com · 14 Sept
Discovery
French film inspired Studio Ghibli founders
Le Roi et l’Oiseau was released almost thirty years after its initial creation as La Bergère et le Ramoneur.
lemonde.fr · 16 Sept
Thriving
Indianapolis School focuses on family wellbeing to improve outcomes
Roughly 82% of School 15’s third graders passed the IREAD literacy exam in 2024, exceeding the Indianapolis Public Schools district-wide pass rate of nearly 74%.
chalkbeat.org · 16 Sept
Discovery
Ancient wildfires burned near South Pole rainforest
Researchers found charcoal in the Antarctic sediment core that indicated fires burned soft conifer wood at low temperatures.
earthsky.org · 16 Sept
Belonging
Three-year-old calls for help during mother’s seizure
Emi Vatavuk, at just three years old, successfully contacted emergency services and unlocked the door for paramedics while her mother was having a seizure.
sonoticiaboa.com.br · 16 Sept
Solutions
Sweden sees increased voter turnout in historically low-participation areas
Voter turnout in Ronna norra, a district of Södertälje, increased by 15.6 percentage points, from just under 40 percent to over 55 percent.
svt.se · 15 Sept
Thriving
Singapore initiative expands Dementia care to homes
The PDS+ initiative received a $3.3 million grant from the Lien Foundation to support its four-year plan.
straitstimes.com · 16 Sept
Belonging
Africa’s rainmakers face rising pressure from climate change
At least two rainmakers have been killed in South Sudan in the past few years because communities blamed them for ongoing drought.
africanews.com · 15 Sept
Solutions
Dorset nature reserve gains national status for rare wildlife
Lyscombe National Nature Reserve covers 334 hectares, an area comparable to 468 football pitches.
gov.uk · 14 Sept
Belonging
Scottish teenagers may represent Uganda in football
Laryea Kingston believes the Fisher brothers would be the first white players ever to represent Uganda, potentially making history for the nation.
bbc.co.uk · 16 Sept
Solutions
Switzerland shifts to open source to shield data from US
The Swiss Armed Forces aim to equip all personnel with the openDesk platform by October, prioritizing speed due to data security concerns.
zdnet.fr · 15 Sept
Belonging
South African students blend robotics and cultural preservation
The Magic Marimba required students to write 3,000 lines of code to enable the instrument to play songs on its own.
citizen.co.za · 16 Sept
Discovery
AI classifies Emirati homes with high accuracy
The AI system correctly classified Emirati residential buildings into eight architectural styles with 98% accuracy.
arxiv.org · 16 Sept
Thriving
Woman leads crocodile relocation in Kenya to ease conflict
Sergeant Beatrice Mitei is leading a team tasked with relocating more than 50 crocodiles from Lake Baringo.
nation.africa · 16 Sept
Belonging
Belfast Telegraph bombing remembered after 50 years
The Belfast Telegraph managed to publish a four-page edition just one day after the bombing, selling approximately 200,000 copies.
bbc.co.uk · 15 Sept
Solutions
Colorado helps teachers buy homes with new program
The Schools to Home program anticipates providing an average of $80,000 in assistance per home purchase.
chalkbeat.org · 14 Sept
Discovery
Korean Artemisia: linking traditional use to modern science
Analyses of plant chloroplasts provided a clearer understanding of Artemisia relationships than single-gene approaches.
frontiersin.org · 16 Sept
Thriving
Alpha Bank supports equitable education access in Greece
Alpha Bank provided school supplies to benefit more than 870 children from vulnerable families in Greece.
capital.gr · 16 Sept
Solutions
Kyrgyzstan creates registry to track recycling companies
The Ministry of Natural Resources inspected companies processing cardboard, paper, plastic, and textiles as a first step towards licensing them.
24.kg · 15 Sept
Belonging
Church faces tribal opposition after pastor criticizes Arapaho ceremony
Foundations for Nations Church saw its Sunday attendance drop by half, from 150 people, after the pastor’s comments became public.
ictnews.org · 15 Sept
Solutions
Program cuts hospital infections by 65 percent
The program saw a 65% reduction in hospital-onset MRSA bloodstream infections among participating hospital units.
medicalxpress.com · 14 Sept
Discovery
Australia’s First Peoples: new research reveals higher pre-invasion population
The research estimates up to 2.06 million Indigenous people died in the 73 years following the 1788 invasion, leaving only 7% of the pre-invasion population by the mid-19th century.
theconversation.com · 15 Sept
Thriving
Ghana launches plan to grow more tomatoes at home
The first phase of GHATSI aims to produce approximately 100,000 tonnes of tomatoes from more than 10,000 acres across Ghana.
thechronicle.com.gh · 16 Sept
Solutions
Austria invests in flood protection after 2024 disasters
Lower Austria has invested around 356 million euros in 104 flood protection projects that are completed, underway, or planned by 2028.
noe.orf.at · 14 Sept
Discovery
Ancient altar and chest in Uzbekistan offer clues to Zoroastrian ancestors’ rites
The discovered altar at Odirmon measures just 70 centimeters (about 27 inches) high and 90 centimeters (about 35 inches) wide, but shows evidence of multiple repairs over time.
news.google.com · 15 Sept
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Belonging
Forgotten trek: the Amandelboom Basters’ displacement in South Africa
Eugen Fischer, who later became Hitler’s most senior racial scientist, measured and photographed the Rehoboth Baster community in 1908, the same year the Nama and Herero genocide ended.
dailymaverick.co.za · 14 Sept
Solutions
RSV immunization nearly eliminates ICU admissions for infants in Canada
Nirsevimab demonstrated 97% effectiveness against intensive care unit admissions for infants with RSV in a Canadian study.
medicalxpress.com · 14 Sept
Discovery
Ghana’s traditional architecture offers climate solutions
Labelle Prussin’s research demonstrated how building forms in northern Ghana were closely tied to social organization, culture, and the environment.
phys.org · 14 Sept
Thriving
Tajikistan bolsters early warning systems amid rising climate risks
Mudflows and avalanches accounted for 631 of the 741 natural emergencies recorded in Tajikistan during the first six months of 2026.
timesca.com · 16 Sept
Belonging
Residents revive Kwidzyn’s history with community archive
In the 1950s and 60s, one in three residents of Kwidzyn was a student, reflecting the town’s historical role as an educational center.
wiadomosci.onet.pl · 15 Sept
Discovery
Five-hundred-year-old bust reveals Benin kingdom’s royal history
The Kingdom of Benin’s hereditary guild of brass and bronze artisans created royal sculptures in the 15th and 16th centuries.
livescience.com · 14 Sept
Thriving
Antarctic ozone hole reaches size not seen since 1990s
The ozone hole over Antarctica in 2023 reached a size not seen since the early 1990s, marking a period of significant recovery.
diepresse.com · 16 Sept
Solutions
Ghana launches plan to reduce maternal deaths
Ghana recorded nearly 900 maternal deaths between January and November 2025, according to preliminary data from the Ghana Health Service.
beninwebtv.com · 14 Sept
Discovery
Returned artifacts spark cultural revival
Researchers found that an estimated 90 percent of artifacts originating from Africa are currently held in museums and collections outside the continent.
diepresse.com · 14 Sept
Thriving
Telemedicine brings forensic expertise to rural Austria
The Steiermark region will provide approximately 640,000 Euros to fund the Forensic PETRA project.
krone.at · 16 Sept
Thriving
Marhaba operation aids over four million summer travellers
The Marhaba operation deployed 1,134 social workers and 236 medical personnel to 26 reception points in Morocco and across Europe.
en.le360.ma · 16 Sept
Belonging
Belarusian artist honors US physicist with sculpture
The sculpture of Jim Gates stands approximately 30 centimeters tall and is made from a water-based mineral composite material called Acrystal.
physicsworld.com · 16 Sept
Thriving
Cities lead the way to ecological transition
Italian cities generate over 60% of the country’s economic output and concentrate the majority of its energy consumption and emissions.
repubblica.it · 16 Sept
Solutions
Montana law empowers venture capital in experimental treatments
Montana’s experimental treatment review board charges companies $12,500 to apply for treatment approval in the state.
businessinsider.com · 15 Sept
Discovery
Prehistoric flooding reshaped northern Adriatic coastlines
Sea levels rose as much as eight meters (26 feet) over 1,200 years, leading to 6,600 B.C., repeatedly creating and then submerging lagoons and marshes along the northern Adriatic coast.
phys.org · 14 Sept
Belonging
Mothers, Sons, and the weight of stories
The author’s mother taught several generations of Stanford students, including Scott Turow, Tobias Wolff, Michael Cunningham, Jeffrey Eugenides, and Akhil Sharma.
theatlantic.com · 15 Sept
Solutions
Kyrgyzstan upgrades electricity grid with smart meters
Kyrgyzstan has installed 106,000 smart electricity meters in the Jalal-Abad region since 2024.
24.kg · 15 Sept
Discovery
Dalí gains permanent Barcelona exhibition
The exhibition displays a dress designed by Dalí in collaboration with Christian Dior for the woman of 2045, complete with an antenna-shaped headpiece.
lavanguardia.com · 16 Sept
Thriving
England’s salmon population reaches record low
Only one or two out of every 100 young salmon migrating to sea now return to rivers as adults, compared to 15 to 20 historically.
gov.uk · 16 Sept
Belonging
Coventry market hosts new CBeebies series
The production company Common Story has created more than 100 programmes for CBeebies in the last six years.
bbc.co.uk · 15 Sept
Solutions
Mexico reduces homicides, India achieves education parity, and more
Mexico saw its daily homicide rate fall to 42.5 in July, marking the lowest monthly average in over a decade.
squirrel-news.net · 14 Sept
Discovery
Jordi Savall champions medieval women composers
Jordi Savall will perform Un Réquiem alemán y Canto del destino at the Auditorio Nacional de Madrid beginning October 19.
20minutos.es · 15 Sept
Thriving
Uganda balances cleanliness campaign with rights protection
Uganda’s national cleaning days involve citizens dedicating three hours each month, from 7 am to 10 am, to improve their environment.
observer.ug · 16 Sept
Belonging
Religious leaders tour rebuilt mosque in Azerbaijan’s Karabakh
The Aghdam Juma Mosque was described as a “martyr mosque” due to the suffering it witnessed during the First Karabakh War.
report.az · 16 Sept
Solutions
Solar power gains ground as costs fall globally
Global solar power capacity totaled nearly 1.2 terawatts at the end of 2025, roughly three times the size of the global nuclear power fleet.
arstechnica.com · 14 Sept
Thriving
Netherlands backs Ukraine claims commission for war damage
Forty countries had signed the convention as of September 15, with nine states and the European Union having ratified it.
ukrinform.net · 16 Sept
Belonging
Jip and Janneke stories published in Urks dialect
A team of nine people from Urk collaborated on the translation, ensuring the language resonated with local children.
nos.nl · 14 Sept
Solutions
Dakhla, Western Sahara, upgrades infrastructure and public spaces
Crews are building a nearly 12 kilometer coastal road between Foum El Bouir beach and Lassarga, improving access along the Western Sahara coastline.
en.le360.ma · 14 Sept
Discovery
Ancient Chinese remedy targets kidney disease at molecular level
The analysis of Danggui Buxue Decoction identified 104 unique compounds, including a high concentration of phenylpropanoids and polyketides.
bioengineer.org · 14 Sept
Solutions
Rwanda plans cookstoves to cut energy emissions
Ecogreen Solutions Ltd’s pellet stoves achieve 41 percent thermal efficiency, converting more of the fuel’s energy into usable heat than traditional stoves.
newtimes.co.rw · 14 Sept
Thriving
UAE closes accounts promoting unlicensed domestic workers
The UAE closed 200 social media accounts in the first half of 2026 for promoting unlicensed domestic worker recruitment.
emirates247.com · 16 Sept
Belonging
UAE business leaders learned from early work
Mohamed Jasir received one dirham (Dh1) at the end of a workday, illustrating a lesson about earning value through effort.
khaleejtimes.com · 16 Sept
Discovery
New benchmark tests AI knowledge of Danish Culture
The DAISY benchmark contains 741 question-answer pairs covering Danish cultural heritage from as far back as 1300 BCE.
arxiv.org · 15 Sept
Belonging
Orkney island seeks new residents to sustain community life
The two new affordable homes on Eday are available for rent at £550 per month.
bbc.co.uk · 16 Sept
Discovery
Sudan’s cotton industry: from economic strength to decline
Cotton export revenues reached approximately £47.5 million in 1951, accounting for nearly 60 per cent of Sudan’s total export value.
sudanhorizon.com · 15 Sept
Solutions
Pará state faces challenge to track cattle
Adepará identified only 423,659 cattle and water buffalo, representing less than 2% of the state’s total herd of over 26 million animals.
oeco.org.br · 14 Sept
Discovery
Gourami’s biology detailed in Vietnamese wetland
Researchers determined that over 93 percent of the variation in the gourami’s body weight was explained by its length, indicating balanced growth.
bioengineer.org · 14 Sept
Belonging
Family questions Namibia’s hero honors for Shityuwete
Helao Shityuwete spent 18 years imprisoned on Robben Island fighting for Namibian independence.
namibian.com.na · 14 Sept
Discovery
Martin Luther King Jr. applied philosophy to Civil Rights
Martin Luther King Jr. wrote a paper titled “An Exposition of the First Triad of Categories of the Hegelian Logic. Being, Non-Being, Becoming” as part of a course on Hegel.
openculture.com · 14 Sept
Thriving
Alex Saab pleads guilty, Venezuela braces for rain
Experts estimate the ozone layer will fully recover in around 40 years due to the Montreal Protocol.
eldiario.com · 15 Sept
Belonging
Adventist missionary joins youth rally in Papua New Guinea
The youth rally, organised by the Maip-Mulitaka Maramuni District, began one day before the missionary arrived.
postcourier.com.pg · 15 Sept
Discovery
Forgotten maps reveal history and hidden agendas
The collection Cheshire discovered contains over 440 wooden drawers and dozens of glass cases filled with thousands of maps and hundreds of atlases.
diepresse.com · 14 Sept
Belonging
Janša affirms slovenian identity of Primorska region
The Paris Peace Treaty with Italy, signed in 1947, formally returned a significant part of the Primorska region to Slovenia after sixty years of dispute.
delo.si · 15 Sept
Solutions
South Africa rescues parrot chicks from traffickers
A conviction for trafficking these parrots could result in a fine of up to 10 million South African rand, or a prison sentence of up to ten years.
citizen.co.za · 14 Sept
Thriving
Nigeria’s creative sector gains momentum with new leadership
The International Finance Corporation’s partnership with Terra Kulture aims to expand creative infrastructure and skills development nationwide in Nigeria.
punchng.com · 16 Sept
Solutions
Jordan expands free school transit to aid rural students
The free school bus program will now serve 12,500 students and nearly 900 teachers in Jordan’s Southern Badia region.
en.ammonnews.net · 14 Sept
Discovery
Ancient scrolls foreshadow modern manga
The Chōjū giga scrolls date back to the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, offering a glimpse into early Japanese artistic traditions.
nippon.com · 14 Sept
Belonging
Kempton Park residents fear for safety after five women found dead
Seventeen women were reported missing in the Kempton Park area since January, with police locating 13 of them.
dailymaverick.co.za · 14 Sept
Solutions
Croatia launches school project to reduce food waste
Croatia throws away an average of 125 kilograms of food per person each year.
mia.mk · 14 Sept
Discovery
Siberian permafrost preserves ancient bones with moderate quality
Researchers analyzed 76 bone samples from 71 individuals excavated from the Tunnug 1 site in Siberia.
biorxiv.org · 15 Sept
Solutions
China shifts from coal to clean energy
Coal generation in China decreased by 0.7% in 2025, even as electricity demand rose by 5%.
humanprogress.org · 14 Sept
Belonging
Pope Leo XIV relies on family for everyday help
Pope Leo XIV spent part of last July with his brother at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, continuing a tradition of summer retreats that his predecessor, Francis, had paused.
faz.net · 15 Sept
Solutions
UK town officially recognizes tree rights
Lewes became the first town in the United Kingdom to adopt a charter recognizing the rights of trees, hedges, and woodlands.
adevarul.ro · 14 Sept
Discovery
Ancient convent yields rare saponified brain and child remains
The archaeological team has documented more than 3,000 artifacts from the site, including pottery dating back to the late 14th century.
20minutos.es · 14 Sept
Thriving
UK funds Ukrainian heritage preservation program
The UK will provide over US$1 million to fund the Ukrainian cultural heritage program, which will run until 2029.
pravda.com.ua · 16 Sept
Thriving
Farmers grow 3,000 hectares of poison-free rice in Argentina
Farmers harvested 14,000 tons of rice grown on 3,000 hectares without using any pesticides.
agenciatierraviva.com.ar · 15 Sept
Belonging
Woman carries hug to Cuban parents separated from daughter
The woman walked through flooded streets to deliver a hug to a friend’s parents who had been separated from their daughter for almost five years.
news.google.com · 15 Sept
Thriving
Christian Bale opens foster care village after 18 years of work
Together California will provide a home for up to 72 children at a time, with a total facility size of 11,000 square feet.
upworthy.com · 15 Sept
Solutions
UNICEF delivers aid to conflict-affected families in South Sudan
UNICEF screened 1,666 children under five for acute malnutrition in Jonglei state, admitting 146 to treatment programs.
news.un.org · 14 Sept
Discovery
Centuries of ship graffiti cataloged in Catalonia
The researcher classified the 227 expressions of boats into five categories based on their context and meaning.
lavanguardia.com · 14 Sept
Discovery
Cannibalism and rituals uncovered in Spanish caves
Researchers used radiocarbon dating on remains from three caves to analyze nearly 1,000 human bones spanning a period of over 1,200 years.
exame.com · 14 Sept
Solutions
France targets nearly one-quarter of communes for electrification
The electrification program covers 87 percent of the selected communes, which are located in rural areas of France.
thelocal.fr · 14 Sept
Thriving
From civic duty to nature’s renewal in Nepal
Social media posts displaying pride in actions considered socially unacceptable are increasingly common in Nepal.
nepalnews.com · 16 Sept
Belonging
Namibian president commemorates independence leader
President Nandi-Ndaitwah commemorated Helao Joseph Shityuwete at a state memorial service held in Windhoek on September 12, 2026.
namibian.com.na · 15 Sept
Solutions
EU cuts cheap parcel volume to curb Chinese e-commerce
The EU processed €4.6 billion in low-value items under €150 during 2024, averaging 12 million parcels per day.
euronews.com · 14 Sept
Discovery
Swiss museum’s donation grows after hidden art revealed
Philippe Bodenmann’s donation ultimately included 218 works of art, 68 more than the museum initially announced.
theartnewspaper.com · 14 Sept
Thriving
Portugal’s National Health Service turns 47 with tech advances
In 2023, Portugal installed four additional surgical robots in its National Health Service, increasing the total to five.
pplware.sapo.pt · 15 Sept
Belonging
In Aguascalientes, a bullfighting event celebrates Mexican identity
The Corrida de la Insurgencia bullfighting event will donate all its profits to the state’s DIF, a family services organisation.
elfinanciero.com.mx · 15 Sept
Solutions
State policies drive US community solar growth amid national decline
New York added 202 MW of community solar capacity in the second quarter of 2026, representing a 7% quarterly increase.
pv-magazine-usa.com · 14 Sept
Discovery
Bear-baiting’s origins trace back to Norman Conquest
Researchers carbon-dated a bear shoulder bone to 1078-1155 CE, immediately following the Norman Conquest of England.
nautil.us · 14 Sept
Thriving
Volunteers mobilize to clean Brazilian beaches
Volunteers have removed approximately 17 tons of waste from the Brazilian coastline since 2018 through these coordinated cleanup efforts.
oeco.org.br · 16 Sept
Belonging
Jobs of past generations shaped modern America
The Job Corps, a program established in the 1960s, has trained and placed over 3 million men and women into full-time jobs and careers to date.
upworthy.com · 14 Sept
Solutions
Azerbaijan demines over 1,300 hectares of liberated territory
Teams neutralized 426 pieces of unexploded ordnance during the week-long demining operations in Azerbaijan.
report.az · 14 Sept
Discovery
Sculpture mistaken for ornament may fetch £18,000 at auction
The marble bust, mistaken for a garden ornament, could sell for as much as £18,000 at auction.
bbc.co.uk · 15 Sept
Thriving
Seattle parents back teachers in contract dispute
Seattle teachers earn an average salary of $117,000, but the cost of living in the city is 66% higher than in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
upworthy.com · 15 Sept
Belonging
Solidarity travels to Honduras after father’s killing
The Write for Rights campaign generated 332,381 actions worldwide in support of Juan López and his family.
amnesty.org · 14 Sept
Solutions
Haiti schools get climate resilience upgrades to protect students
The project rehabilitated eight schools and is supporting almost 5,000 students in Haiti.
news.google.com · 14 Sept
Thriving
Family’s long battle against marginal zone lymphoma
The patient achieved complete remission (CR) after receiving targeted therapy, a result that does not guarantee the same outcome for all patients.
news.sciencenet.cn · 16 Sept
Belonging
Who decides the fate of Indigenous cultures?
In Australia, Indigenous children are 23 times more likely to be under government supervision than their non-Indigenous peers.
globalvoices.org · 14 Sept
Discovery
Prague gallery begins years-long restoration of dürer masterpiece
The gallery estimates the restoration of The Rosary Festival will cost nine million Czech crowns.
novinky.cz · 14 Sept
Solutions
Ireland’s auto-enrolment scheme increases pension coverage
Ireland’s MyFutureFund auto-enrolment scheme has invested over €550 million in retirement savings as of the end of August.
rte.ie · 14 Sept
Thriving
AI accurately detects Parkinson’s in Bengali speakers
The new AI framework correctly identified Parkinson’s disease in 95.67% of cases using Bengali speech samples.
arxiv.org · 16 Sept
Solutions
Ecuador’s indigenous forests outperform state protection
Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest covers a total area of 120,000 square kilometers and is home to 8 percent of all animal species.
lifegate.it · 14 Sept
Belonging
Family seeks answers in Malawi cricket coach’s murder
Ms. Menon’s family raised over S$13,000 through a charity cricket and football tournament held in Singapore to benefit a Malawian orphanage and a Singaporean cultural centre.
channelnewsasia.com · 14 Sept
Discovery
Teens feel better after brief encounters with miniature horses and donkeys
Observing equines walk away reduced sadness in adolescents by a greater degree than previously understood in animal-assisted interventions.
medicalxpress.com · 15 Sept
Discovery
Ancient mastodon tooth discovered in California
The discovered mastodon tooth is the most complete molar of its kind found in the region, according to paleontologist Wayne Thompson.
spiegel.de · 14 Sept
Solutions
Peru’s education ministry prepares schools for el Niño weather
The Ministry of Education requested 304 million soles to perform preventative maintenance on schools before the El Niño phenomenon arrives.
rpp.pe · 14 Sept
Discovery
Woolly rhino history reconstructed with ancient DNA
Researchers analysed data from 183 woolly rhino finds to reconstruct the species’ history.
science.orf.at · 14 Sept
Thriving
TaperMate: Australian pharmacist develops app to ease medication cessation
TaperMate supports people across the world to track and adjust hyperbolic tapering plans through a simple mobile app.
madinamerica.com · 16 Sept
Belonging
French Touch: legacy of a musical movement
Modjo’s song ‘Lady’ is expected to surpass one billion streams on Spotify, demonstrating the continued popularity of French Touch-inspired music.
euronews.com · 15 Sept
Discovery
Booker winner Deepa Bhasthi criticizes artificial intelligence in translation
Deepa Bhasthi translated Banu Mushtaq’s ‘Heart Lamp’ from Kannada, making it the first collection translated from that language to win the International Booker Prize.
kathmandupost.com · 14 Sept
Thriving
South Korea will allow medication abortion up to nine weeks
South Korea aims to have medication abortion available by March 2027, after a period where doctors will both prescribe and dispense the drugs at major hospitals.
straitstimes.com · 16 Sept
Belonging
Residents extinguish fire before firefighters arrive in Singapore
Residents extinguished a fire involving a shoe rack in a public housing corridor before firefighters could arrive on the scene.
straitstimes.com · 15 Sept
Solutions
Netherlands ends tolerance of surface manure spreading
The government is planning a subsidy scheme for renure installations in the first half of 2027.
nieuweoogst.nl · 14 Sept
Discovery
Egyptian author reclaims women’s stories in Alexandria
The Tanagra figurines, made of terracotta, flourished during the Hellenistic period and depicted women with detailed clothing and hairstyles.
aawsat.com · 14 Sept
Thriving
Florida raises Minimum Wage to $15 by 2026
By September 30, 2026, Florida workers earning an hourly wage will see their pay increase to $15 per hour, a nearly $2,080 annual increase for a full-time employee.
gestion.pe · 15 Sept
Belonging
Slovenia commemorates primorska’s integration with motherland
The Paris Peace Treaty of 1947 assigned part of the Primorska region, including Posočje and the Vipava Valley, to Yugoslavia and Slovenia.
delo.si · 15 Sept
Thriving
Gates Foundation will invest $1 billion to expand AI access globally
The Gates Foundation will dedicate 40% of its $1 billion investment to support education, including AI tutoring systems.
electronicsweekly.com · 16 Sept
Solutions
Chile provides recovery aid to over 58,000 homes
Chile has distributed over $46.55 billion Chilean pesos in recovery aid to families affected by El Niño.
biobiochile.cl · 14 Sept
Discovery
Ancient rock art reveals sacred landscape in Spain
The newly discovered petroglyph depicts the outline of a dwelling covering 40 square meters.
abc.es · 14 Sept
Thriving
Google AI advances benefit billions globally
Google’s AI-powered language tools now support nearly 300 languages, spoken by 7 billion people, representing 86% of the global population.
blog.google · 15 Sept
Belonging
Emirati woman defies expectations to become blacksmith
Hajar Al Hosani completed a professional diploma in blacksmithing and welding in less than seven months at Lootah Technical Centre.
emirates247.com · 14 Sept
Solutions
Girls leave school to support families in Homa Bay, Kenya
More than 30 percent of girls in Homa Bay County, Kenya, drop out of school between primary and secondary education.
nation.africa · 14 Sept
Belonging
Namibia distributes farmland to resettlement beneficiaries
The handover included allotment letters for 101 beneficiaries, 38 from Farm Tsintsabis and 63 from Farm Urwald.
namibian.com.na · 15 Sept
Solutions
Falklands post office commemorates decade of ocean protection
The UK Blue Belt Program currently protects 4,309,000 square kilometers of ocean, an area 18 times the size of the United Kingdom.
en.mercopress.com · 14 Sept
Discovery
Biologist corrects decades-old mistake about Ecuadorian frog
The newly identified frog species, Pristimantis milpe, lives in a habitat spanning more than 67,000 square kilometres of the Chocó Forest in Ecuador.
ekstrabladet.dk · 13 Sept
Discovery
Chihuahuas share DNA with coyotes
The Chihuahua genome contains genetic segments from coyotes, indicating a connection between the tiny breed and the wild canid.
index.hr · 14 Sept
Thriving
Azerbaijan invests in climate resilience after hosting COP29
Azerbaijan allocated €540 million, almost 40% of its agricultural budget, to climate-resilient irrigation infrastructure.
euronews.com · 15 Sept
Belonging
Pistachios link Iran and US amidst land subsidence
More than nine in 10 liters of groundwater in Rafsanjan, Iran, are used for pistachio orchards.
dw.com · 15 Sept
Solutions
Belgium to upgrade sewage systems for 1,700 residents
The planned sewage upgrades will serve nearly 1,700 residents in Denderleeuw, Belgium.
nieuwsblad.be · 14 Sept
Discovery
Snail shells record Cyclone history in Queensland, Australia
Researchers determined the studied snail lived for about 4.5 years by measuring radiocarbon levels from nuclear tests conducted in Australia during the 1960s.
phys.org · 14 Sept
Thriving
Guyana distributes over 3200 house lots in first half of 2026
The government allocated 65 percent of house lots to low-and-moderate-income households in the first half of 2026.
guyanatimesgy.com · 16 Sept
Belonging
Kente’s rising popularity: can Ghana meet demand?
Following recent events, Kente cloth is gaining global attention, with international headlines including coverage in Forbes.
thechronicle.com.gh · 15 Sept
Solutions
New York state to send energy bill relief checks to millions
The POWER program allocates $1 billion to provide economic relief to New York families.
elcomercio.pe · 14 Sept
Discovery
French adventurer transplants cloves, reshaping spice trade
By 1818, 70,000 of the 78,000 pounds of cloves sold in England came from St Kitts, demonstrating the rapid shift in clove production.
scroll.in · 14 Sept
Thriving
South Korea will boost native plant supply for ecological restoration
The organizations plan to begin fully supplying native plants to restoration projects starting in 2029.
ecotiger.co.kr · 16 Sept
Solutions
Electric bikes quietly patrol Kenyan wildlife Reserve
Converting a conventional safari vehicle to electric power costs between $35,000 and $45,000, but operators can recoup the investment in approximately two and a half to three years through savings on fuel and maintenance.
businessday.co.za · 14 Sept
Discovery
Ancient gastropod fossil found in Türkiye reveals prehistoric Sea
The discovered gastropod fossil is 66 million years old, dating back to the final phases of the Tethys Sea.
trtworld.com · 14 Sept
Belonging
Zimbabwean youth defend Constitution from abroad
Over 20 young Zimbabweans, alongside elders and community supporters, attended the gathering in Durham, England to discuss the future of their country.
newzimbabwe.com · 14 Sept
Thriving
Google expands AI language support to reach billions globally
Google’s Universal Speech Model was trained on 12 million hours of audio to improve speech understanding in under-resourced languages.
blog.google · 15 Sept
Solutions
Kyrgyzstan opens logistics centers to boost farm exports
The new centers specialize in quick-freezing and storing berries and fruits, addressing challenges of seasonality and crop losses in the agricultural sector.
trend.az · 14 Sept
Discovery
Skeleton reveals desperate last moments of young Roman
The storage jar where the man hid measured approximately 90cm wide at its base.
vecernji.hr · 13 Sept
Thriving
EU plans digital social security pass for workers
The package of measures is projected to generate approximately 6 billion euros in benefits by 2040 through streamlined processes and fraud prevention.
tovima.gr · 15 Sept
Belonging
Emirati man rescues injured gazelle in Dubai desert
After receiving treatment, the rescued gazelle was released back into the wild within two weeks of being found.
khaleejtimes.com · 15 Sept
Solutions
Seoul invests in night markets to revitalize local alleys
Seoul will invest up to 2 billion won (about $1.4 million) in ten commercial areas by 2028 to improve nighttime infrastructure and attract visitors.
koreatimes.co.kr · 14 Sept
Discovery
Kolkata’s history and memory in new poems
Sarangi references Gaza and Caracas in his poem “Notes on Her Silences,” linking personal longing to a world marked by conflict and trauma.
scroll.in · 13 Sept
Thriving
Guyana students turn Classroom skills into businesses
Nearly half of the students who took the 2026 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate examinations in Guyana pursued at least one TVET subject.
guyanatimesgy.com · 16 Sept
Belonging
Kola Escocesa: Arequipa’s soft drink built by three generations
Kola Escocesa’s distribution network now reaches over 16,000 points of sale.
gestion.pe · 14 Sept
Solutions
UK rail passengers gain easier transfers after cancellations
The government will invest £156 million in new ticketing schemes, with pay-as-you-go options expanding to over 100 more stations by 2027.
gov.uk · 13 Sept
Discovery
Moroccan artist explores displacement at Tangier museum
Lekliti created over 30 works for the exhibition, each featuring thread as a recurring element.
africanews.com · 14 Sept
Thriving
Rwanda uses space technology to improve lives
A pilot program in Rwanda aims to connect 500 schools to high-speed internet using satellite technology.
ktpress.rw · 15 Sept
Solutions
States abandon election integrity system amid right-wing attacks
ERIC flagged 2.4 million interstate voter moves in 2022, but that number fell to approximately 604,000 in 2024 after several states left the organization.
motherjones.com · 14 Sept
Discovery
Chinese cinema’s early years show resilience and change
The film series features Chinese films restored from the years 1922 to 1964, a period the Filmmuseum calls the “pre-spring” of Chinese cinema.
derstandard.at · 14 Sept
Thriving
China plans path to boost soybean self-sufficiency
China’s total soybean demand is projected to reach 161.0 million tons by 2050 if no new policies are implemented.
news.sciencenet.cn · 15 Sept
Discovery
China opens first museum dedicated to prehistoric flying reptiles
The museum displays the first three-dimensional fossilized pterosaur eggs and embryos ever recovered.
rainews.it · 14 Sept
Solutions
Portuguese coastal towns to Buy Clean buses with €4.5 million
The Just Transition Fund will provide €4.5 million to support the purchase of zero-emission buses in the Alentejo Litoral region.
eco.sapo.pt · 14 Sept
Discovery
Emily Wilson’s Homer: modernizing ancient classics
Emily Wilson’s translation of The Odyssey saw a surge in distribution and sales following Christopher Nolan’s film, with rates increasing “by multiples” compared to pre-film levels.
alquds.co.uk · 13 Sept
Discovery
Buckingham Palace renovation unearths royal history
The palace renovation is funded by a temporary increase in the Sovereign Grant, which supports the royal family’s official duties, totaling over 157 billion Hungarian forints.
origo.hu · 14 Sept
Solutions
Ireland considers renewing EV scrappage scheme
The initial scrappage scheme removed 2,000 older cars from Irish roads in less than 90 minutes.
thejournal.ie · 13 Sept
Discovery
Saudi athletes build businesses with skills from sport
Researchers conducted interviews in Arabic with 14 female and 10 male Saudi athlete-entrepreneurs to explore their experiences.
frontiersin.org · 15 Sept
Belonging
Family’s sheep return to Uruguayan Expo after honor
La Lucila ranch brought four Southdown sheep to the Expo Prado, with three bred by the family itself.
rurales.elpais.com.uy · 14 Sept
Discovery
Lehohla Ledger links Africa’s past to present poverty
The Lehohla Ledger comprises 2,752 instruments developed over 65 years of statistical application by its creator, Dr. Pali Lehohla.
timeslive.co.za · 14 Sept
Thriving
Bristol bans fast fashion ads in UK first
Bristol’s new policy applies to all advertising spaces owned by the council, including online platforms.
theguardian.com · 15 Sept
Belonging
Namibia celebrates cultural roots during Heritage Week
Namibia’s Heritage Week will run from Monday to Friday, encouraging people to protect cultural traditions.
namibian.com.na · 14 Sept
Solutions
Azerbaijan increases digital procurement value
Azerbaijan completed 4,596 electronic procurements worth 2.34 billion manat ($1.37 billion) from January to July 2026.
trend.az · 14 Sept
Discovery
Ancient fossil reveals small dinosaur inhabited coastal Japan
The newly identified dinosaur fossil suggests iguanodontians in Japan varied in size, with this specimen measuring approximately 3 meters long.
scitechdaily.com · 13 Sept
Thriving
Ireland to fund drug for rare neuromuscular disease
Skyclarys costs €288,000 per patient each year, but Biogen negotiated a financial offer with the HSE to allow reimbursement.
thejournal.ie · 15 Sept
Belonging
Annabel Hernandez pursues performing arts in Kansas
The film features Annabel Hernandez as she participates in auditions, works, and spends time with family and friends in Wichita, Kansas.
psyche.co · 14 Sept
Solutions
In Peru, a local effort boosts reading skills
The Ascope project increased the proportion of students reaching a satisfactory reading level from 18% to 44% in just ten months.
elcomercio.pe · 13 Sept
Discovery
Rare Ibn Battuta manuscript sells for nearly Dh1 million
The manuscript measures 250 x 190mm and is written on laid paper in Maghribi script.
khaleejtimes.com · 14 Sept
Belonging
Nepal tunnel survivor returns to grieving village
Approximately 900 power station workers remain missing in Nepal following the glacier collapse and subsequent flooding.
kathmandupost.com · 14 Sept
Discovery
Marlow Moss receives first London show in decades
A painting by Marlow Moss, White, Yellow and Black, sold for £1.1 million at Sotheby’s London in June, more than doubling her previous auction record.
theartnewspaper.com · 14 Sept
Belonging
Regina family demands justice after woman’s murder
Rebecca Wilson, the oldest of five children, died on August 30 from injuries sustained in an aggravated assault on August 14.
globalnews.ca · 14 Sept
Solutions
Cameroon expands tariff-free trade within CEMAC region
Hoka Industrie received approval to export 32 products under the tariff-free CEMAC regime.
beninwebtv.com · 13 Sept
Discovery
Paris museum showcases Venetian artist Tintoret’s skill
The exhibition features approximately thirty paintings and drawings by Tintoret, allowing viewers to appreciate the skill of the Venetian artist.
lemonde.fr · 14 Sept
Thriving
Luxembourg eases seniors’ transition from hospital to home
The government will dedicate 3.2 million euros annually to fund the “Out of hospital” program.
lequotidien.lu · 15 Sept
Belonging
Student honors late mother with traditional dance in Chile
A student honored his late mother by performing the cueca, Chile’s national dance, at a school event.
biobiochile.cl · 15 Sept
Solutions
Baku bay waters cleared of waste and oil
The cleanup targeted waters adjacent to the Seaside National Park, a protected area along the coast of Baku.
report.az · 14 Sept
Thriving
Good ideas travel: lessons from eradicating disease and improving social security
The smallpox eradication program involved around 500 million vaccinations and saved over one billion dollars annually after 1980.
elfinanciero.com.mx · 15 Sept
Belonging
Retired Missouri firefighter crafts wooden swords to cancel school lunch debt
Chris Monroe has dedicated at least 25 hours to crafting a single wooden sword.
elcomercio.pe · 14 Sept
Solutions
Plymouth, Massachusetts pilots insurance solutions for coastal risks
The town of Plymouth, Massachusetts is focusing its efforts on a 500-property zone particularly vulnerable to sea level rise, hoping to model the impact of climate resilience investments on insurance costs.
commonwealthbeacon.org · 13 Sept
Discovery
Roman villa reveals spread of snake-God cult in Spain
The discovered object measures only 16 centimeters in length, yet offers clues about ancient religious practices.
derstandard.at · 13 Sept
Thriving
Bhutanese refugees fight US deportation after decades of displacement
Asian Refugees United mobilized to track over 75 deportations of former Bhutanese refugees to the Indo-Nepal border as of the time of reporting.
wagingnonviolence.org · 15 Sept
Solutions
Tanzania funds rural fuel stations to improve access
The program disbursed 1.2 billion Tanzanian shillings to eight entrepreneurs to build fuel stations in underserved areas.
thecitizen.co.tz · 13 Sept
Thriving
Scientists win prize for restoring sight to the blind
The António Champalimaud Vision Award carries a prize of 1 million euros, the highest amount awarded in this field of research.
rtp.pt · 15 Sept
Belonging
Artist defies past, embraces change in Germany
Stötzer received a 30,000 euro prize with the Pauli-Preis in 2024, which helped fund the renovation of her childhood home into an art studio.
welt.de · 15 Sept
Thriving
Quảng Trị club supports students with over $100,000
The “Nghĩa tình Quảng Trị” Club has given over 29 billion Vietnamese đồng (approximately $1.2 million USD) in scholarships to 2,890 students over the past 22 years.
tuoitre.vn · 15 Sept
Belonging
Alice Duncan-Kemp observed Mithaka life, leaving a complex legacy
Mooraberrie station, located in Queensland’s Channel Country, saw “more than a dozen major massacres” of Mithaka people well before Alice Duncan-Kemp’s birth.
theconversation.com · 13 Sept
Solutions
Syria pilots family health model to rebuild healthcare
Syria formally established family medicine as a specialty in 1985, with the first family physicians graduating in 1990.
news.google.com · 14 Sept
Discovery
Madeleine de Sinéty: photographer captures life through portraits
De Sinéty photographed over 50,000 images in the small French village of Poilley, Brittany, during a decade of work there in the 1970s.
ansa.it · 14 Sept
Thriving
Dutch organization fights declining literacy with read-alouds
Last year, the Voorleesexpress foundation read to over 7100 children in the Netherlands.
groene.nl · 15 Sept
Belonging
Sisters are buying homes together, reflecting changing trends
A Bank of America survey found that twenty-two percent of Gen Z homeowners bought their home with siblings in 2025.
newyorker.com · 14 Sept
Solutions
Lithuania to distribute over €30 million in dairy farm advances
Lithuanian dairy farmers will receive between €156.2 and €223.2 per cow as part of the advance payments.
lrt.lt · 14 Sept
Discovery
Rare Czech manuscript travels to Italy for first time in centuries
The Gospel of Mark fragment, approximately 1500 years old, is on display in Italy for the first time in 689 years.
magazin.aktualne.cz · 13 Sept
Thriving
Guyana cancels student debt and expands education access
The government spent $2.1 billion on school grants during the first half of the year, providing classroom supplies to schools across the country.
inewsguyana.com · 15 Sept
Belonging
Tournai's Masure 14 secures funding to stay in historic building
Nearly 1,000 donors contributed to the 200,000 euro fundraising campaign for Masure 14.
rtbf.be · 14 Sept
Solutions
Austrian schools add sign language to curriculum
ÖGS will be available as a matriculation subject in Austrian schools starting in 2030.
diepresse.com · 14 Sept
Belonging
Diljit Dosanjh’s Wembley concert signals changing Britain
Diljit Dosanjh sold out Wembley Stadium in just 48 hours, demonstrating his widespread popularity and the growing acceptance of Punjabi culture in Britain.
cityam.com · 14 Sept
Belonging
Hawaii communities seek resilience after storms
Kauai County passed a law in 2022 requiring the lowest floors of new and renovated buildings to be elevated above projected sea-level rise.
mauinow.com · 14 Sept
Solutions
New South Wales opens school grounds to public
The Share Our Space program currently includes over 250 public schools across New South Wales.
smh.com.au · 13 Sept
Discovery
Wild dogs complete longest mammal journey in Africa
The Mayukuyuku males travelled 4,126 kilometers (2,564 miles), the longest recorded distance for an African mammal.
news.mongabay.com · 14 Sept
Thriving
Fewer animal tests on the horizon with new screening methods
A liver-on-a-chip device correctly identified nearly 7 out of every 8 drugs that proved toxic in clinical trials, despite appearing safe in animal tests.
newscientist.com · 15 Sept
Solutions
Korea restricts minors’ access to vape shops
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family will begin a public notice period lasting until October 6 before enacting the new legislation.
koreatimes.co.kr · 14 Sept
Belonging
Sydney bus grant fuels division in Indian community
The NSW government awarded Little India NSW a $45,000 grant to launch a shuttle bus between Parramatta and Harris Park’s restaurant strip.
smh.com.au · 15 Sept
Discovery
First humans in Poland faced harsh conditions, ultimately died out
Researchers discovered tools made of flint, known as leaf-shaped blades, at a site in Poland, definitively linking them to Homo sapiens who left no genetic descendants in current populations.
wiadomosci.onet.pl · 13 Sept
Thriving
Romania’s Ultima Frontiera restores wetlands and remembrance
Ultima Frontiera encompasses over 800 hectares of diverse habitats, including wetlands, reedbeds, and sand dunes, supporting an extraordinary array of wildlife.
rewildingeurope.com · 15 Sept
Belonging
Māori language revitalisation rooted in community
The 2023 Census recorded 213,849 people who could hold an everyday conversation in te reo Māori, a rise of 27,894 speakers in just five years.
thespinoff.co.nz · 13 Sept
Solutions
Budapest demolishes abandoned buildings to restore safety
The 13th district allocated 61 million forints of its own funds to begin demolishing the buildings.
origo.hu · 13 Sept
Discovery
Slovenia rediscovered its first world atlas after decades
The Atlant atlas consisted of 18 maps released in six installments over eight years, from 1869 to 1877.
delo.si · 13 Sept
Thriving
Business leader expands long-term philanthropic giving in Korea
Won Young-sik pledged 10 billion Korean won, doubling his previous commitment, to a fund supporting a variety of social welfare programs.
greenpostkorea.co.kr · 15 Sept
Belonging
Andy Burnham pauses duties after father’s death
Roy Burnham’s Alzheimer’s disease had progressed to the point he did not know his son had become prime minister.
bbc.co.uk · 14 Sept
Belonging
Wawonii islanders protect seas amid nickel mining and fishing
The Tahi Tewabuno Coastal and Marine Guardians youth group formed to help protect Wawonii Island’s coasts and seas.
mongabay.co.id · 14 Sept
Solutions
Vietnam to replace paper land records with digital data
Vietnam has already assigned unique identification codes to nearly 69.7 million land plots.
vnexpress.net · 14 Sept
Thriving
Ethiopia verifies first civilian Emergency Medical Team in Africa
Thirty countries in the WHO African Region are currently developing national Emergency Medical Teams with support from a new regional framework.
news.google.com · 15 Sept
Thriving
Mother’s opioid treatment inspires research on infant wellbeing
Jess Doumany began a PhD after her son required morphine-assisted withdrawal due to methadone exposure, hoping to improve support for mothers and babies in similar situations.
theage.com.au · 15 Sept
Solutions
India delivers bridges to Nepal after flood damage
India provided three bailey bridges, each 70 meters long, with a load-carrying capacity of 20 tons.
news.google.com · 13 Sept
Belonging
Haiti commemorates revolt that launched first Black republic
Kenbe Kapow, a youth collective founded in 2025, organised events to mark the anniversary and advocates for accountability from local authorities.
globalvoices.org · 13 Sept
Thriving
India’s Forest Service marks 60 years of conservation
India’s forest cover has increased to 25.17% of the country’s landmass, ranking it third globally for net annual forest cover gains.
hindustantimes.com · 15 Sept
Belonging
Cousins lead church congregations in Washington state
Three first cousins became bishops in neighboring wards within the Othello Washington Stake over a three-year period, starting in 2022.
deseret.com · 14 Sept
Solutions
Cities prepare for rising temperatures with climate action plans
Germany plans to expand wind energy capacity by 12 gigawatts, enough to power 15 to 20 gas-fired power plants.
rainews.it · 13 Sept
Thriving
Hungarian evangelical fellowship regains church status
The Evangelical Fellowship of Hungary lost approximately two billion forints in state support due to its downgraded church status over the last three years.
telex.hu · 15 Sept
Belonging
Romanian authors and illustrators tour European communities
More than 400,000 Romanian children were born outside of Romania between 2009 and 2023, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics.
romania-insider.com · 14 Sept
Thriving
Colombia rescues eight hostages from ELN guerilla group
Colombian military forces rescued eight people who had been held hostage by the ELN in the Catatumbo region.
eldiario.com · 15 Sept
Belonging
Munhumutapa Day celebrates youth empowerment in Zimbabwe
ZANU PF allocated over 260 buses to transport young people from all ten of Zimbabwe’s provinces to the Munhumutapa Day celebrations.
heraldonline.co.zw · 14 Sept
Discovery
Michael maar explores the work of Austrian author Heimito von Doderer
Michael Maar identified over one hundred instances where Heimito von Doderer broke rules of storytelling without diminishing the quality of his work.
kurier.at · 14 Sept
Solutions
Netherlands allocates funds to address growing foundation damage
The estimated total foundation damage in the Netherlands could reach €54 billion, while the newly allocated funds cover less than 0.04 percent of this sum.
welingelichtekringen.nl · 13 Sept
Discovery
Lifelong deafness may alter how brain processes vision
Researchers discovered a bias toward peripheral vision in the LGN of deaf adults, suggesting reorganization begins early in the visual pathway.
sciencealert.com · 14 Sept
Thriving
Romanian teenagers will learn about trafficking in mobile escape room
Nearly half of the human trafficking victims identified in Romania in 2023 were minors.
romania-insider.com · 15 Sept
Belonging
Venezuelan political party demands new elections
Acción Democrática has existed for 85 years as of September 13, marking a long history in Venezuelan politics.
eltiempove.com · 14 Sept
Solutions
England bans deep-fried foods in school dinners
Since February, 1,250 schools in England have provided free breakfast clubs to students.
bbc.co.uk · 13 Sept
Discovery
Hungarian artist reclaims Romani identity through art
Janos Lazar, a minister in the former Hungarian government, suggested in April 2026 that Roma people could fill labor needs by “clean[ing] the crap out of overflowing toilets” on trains.
dw.com · 13 Sept
Thriving
Reading for pleasure boosts mental health and empathy
Nearly two in five adults (38%) choose books as their primary method for relieving stress.
news-medical.net · 15 Sept
Solutions
Vienna tests new deposit collection modules
SocialCycle currently operates 100 deposit collection modules in both Austria and Germany.
kurier.at · 14 Sept
Belonging
Train near Magdeburg reveals Holocaust survivors’ rescue
Peter Lantos, a Holocaust survivor, was just five years old when he was on the train carrying 2,500 prisoners liberated by American soldiers.
cbsnews.com · 13 Sept
Solutions
Dutch agencies seek to end penalty payments to citizens
The IND paid almost 100 million euros in penalties to citizens this year alone.
nos.nl · 14 Sept
Discovery
How we think extends beyond the brain
People utilize “extra-neural resources” to enhance their thinking, allowing them to focus more intently, comprehend more deeply, and create more imaginatively.
themarginalian.org · 13 Sept
Thriving
Electric vehicles quietly enter Kenyan game reserves
An electric motorcycle used by rangers in the Maasai Mara can travel 160 kilometers on a single charge.
africanews.com · 15 Sept
Belonging
Zimbabwe commemorates history, democracy, and leadership
President Mnangagwa’s birthday, the International Day of Democracy, and the first national Munhumutapa Day all fell on September 15th.
heraldonline.co.zw · 14 Sept
Discovery
Ancient molecules offer new hope against superbugs
Researchers reconstructed a protein from 160 million years ago and found a single mutation increased its ability to kill bacteria beyond the effectiveness of its modern counterpart.
scitechdaily.com · 13 Sept
Solutions
Croatia’s toll system changes in 2027
The new system will combine existing ENC technology with automatic license plate recognition using cameras.
vecernji.hr · 13 Sept
Discovery
Forgotten Irish writers’ love story revealed through letters
The research uncovered 500 letters between the couple, with two-thirds of them written by Mary Maguire Colum, highlighting her active role in their literary lives.
irishtimes.com · 13 Sept
Thriving
Guyana works to eliminate diseases and improve healthcare
The cost of hepatitis C treatment in Guyana has decreased to less than US$100 per patient through collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).
demerarawaves.com · 15 Sept
Belonging
Ganga Aarti ceremony held on London’s Thames river
The ‘Totally Thames’ festival, which has run since 1997, is likely to make the Ganga Aarti an annual event.
hindustantimes.com · 14 Sept
Solutions
Poland bolsters civil defense amid Russian threat
Poland’s Supreme Audit Office found the country has enough shelters and protective hiding places for only about 4% of its population.
rte.ie · 13 Sept
Thriving
Historian details Nazi seizure of Jewish pianos in France
Archivists have returned nearly 1500 pianos to their owners from the 8000 stolen by Nazis during the occupation of France.
lalibre.be · 15 Sept
Thriving
Estonia and Ukraine open new education center amidst war
Nineteen Ukrainian teachers are participating in the project to become trainers and share knowledge with other educators in the Zhytomyr Oblast.
baltictimes.com · 15 Sept
Solutions
Gauteng province closes illegal schools and funds legal ones
Gauteng province will allocate R1.13 billion to qualifying independent schools during the 2026/27 financial year.
citizen.co.za · 13 Sept
Discovery
Ancient tomb reveals social mobility in Egypt
The tomb contains reliefs with original polychromy, color, that have remained preserved for over 4,000 years under the desert sands.
perfil.com · 12 Sept
Belonging
Culiacán residents demand end to violence, seek missing
Families carried photos of David Antonio Ruelas and José Isaías Ibarra, who were last seen in March of the previous year while traveling to the Colegio del Aire de Sinaloa.
excelsior.com.mx · 13 Sept
Discovery
Mung beans may outlast other crops in doomsday seed banks
After 45 years in storage, at least 90 percent of a batch of mung bean seeds still germinated in tests.
sciencealert.com · 14 Sept
Thriving
Spain offers subsidized holidays to boost pensioner wellbeing
The Imserso program will offer 7,447 pensioners with limited resources the opportunity to travel for just €50, regardless of their destination.
thelocal.es · 15 Sept
Discovery
Venezuelan artist Oswaldo Vigas exhibited in China
The exhibition displays seven decades of work from Oswaldo Vigas’s career, spanning four distinct periods.
talcualdigital.com · 13 Sept
Belonging
Uganda to honor liberation fighters and Museveni’s birthday
The commemoration will take place on September 15, coinciding with President Yoweri Museveni’s 82nd birthday.
allafrica.com · 14 Sept
Discovery
Amrita Hepi’s “Rinse” explores creation and cultural lineage
Hepi repeated the phrase “In the beginning” approximately 20 times throughout the hour-long monologue.
theconversation.com · 14 Sept
Thriving
Scotland updates infection control with new aerosol evidence
The AERATOR study found that many medical procedures previously considered high risk actually produce fewer aerosol emissions than normal breathing, coughing, or talking.
medicalxpress.com · 15 Sept
Belonging
Dutch fry cooks receive Ukrainian award for war aid
The fry cooks have distributed hundreds of thousands of portions of fries and snacks to people in Ukraine since 2022.
nos.nl · 14 Sept
Solutions
Brussels increases rat control efforts in city centre
Brussels caught 1,073 rats in the pedestrian zone through 137 operations since February.
vrtnws.be · 13 Sept
Discovery
Number 48’s diverse roles in history and culture
Johann Sebastian Bach’s two books of The Well-Tempered Clavier each contain 24 preludes and 24 fugues, totaling 96 unique pieces.
talcualdigital.com · 14 Sept
Thriving
Children’s voices take center stage in Padua Hospice project
The observational study found that even the most reserved children showed significant positive changes during the voice acting workshop.
ansa.it · 15 Sept
Solutions
US deports Afghan woman via new “Alien Terrorist” court
The Alien Terrorist Removal Court remained unused for 30 years before the deportation of Nazira Haji Zada.
aljazeera.com · 12 Sept
Thriving
Man crafts braces for Gaza children amid war
Muhammad Al-Khalidi builds braces that can cost between 200 and 300 dollars each due to material shortages.
skynewsarabia.com · 15 Sept
Belonging
Dayak Lundayeh farmers preserve traditional rice growing in Borneo
Dayak Lundayeh farmers cultivate padi adan rice on 3,600 hectares of land in the Krayan Highlands of North Kalimantan.
mongabay.co.id · 13 Sept
Solutions
Mozambique park revives after war with philanthropist’s aid
The park’s animal population grew from around 7,000 in 1994 to more than 100,000 in 2022.
news.google.com · 13 Sept
Discovery
Soviet scientists pioneered the search for extraterrestrial intelligence
In 1971, a symposium in Armenia brought together approximately 50 scientists from six countries to discuss and coordinate the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
newspaceeconomy.ca · 14 Sept
Solutions
China’s energy shift displaces oil demand
China displaced 1.5 million barrels of oil per day through electric vehicle adoption in the second quarter of this year.
energycentral.com · 12 Sept
Discovery
Jorge Eslava adapts indigenous chronicler’s lost work
Guamán Poma de Ayala’s “New Chronicle and Good Government” remained hidden in its original packaging for roughly 300 years after it was sent from Peru to Denmark.
elcomercio.pe · 13 Sept
Thriving
Baloch fishermen prioritize long-term ocean health over short-term profit
Fisheries support the livelihoods of over seventy percent of Balochistan’s coastal population, yet almost all conventional marine resources in the province are now either fully exploited or overexploited.
dawn.com · 15 Sept
Belonging
UK dedicates first memorial to veterans lost to suicide
More than 1,300 military veterans and personnel in the UK have taken their lives in the last 30 years.
bbc.co.uk · 13 Sept
Solutions
Hope emerges for British Columbia poultry farmers amid avian flu crisis
The B.C. government has provided almost $2.4 million over two years to support new technologies aimed at protecting poultry farms from avian influenza.
vancouversun.com · 13 Sept
Belonging
Historic eider duck site closes in Norway
A single handmade eider duck duvet can cost over 100,000 kroner.
nrk.no · 13 Sept
Thriving
Benghazi to screen all newborns for hearing loss
Benghazi plans to screen every newborn for hearing loss as part of a new initiative to improve maternal and child health services.
libyaupdate.com · 15 Sept
Solutions
India delivers bridge parts to reconnect flood-hit Nepal
India has sent more than 130 tonnes of relief material to Nepal following the floods.
news.google.com · 13 Sept
Thriving
Skills program offers Kigoma girls new paths to employment
The Wezesha Binti program will operate in five districts of Kigoma with a budget of €25 million from 2023 to 2027.
thecitizen.co.tz · 15 Sept
Belonging
Students in New Zealand grow bee garden to help ecosystem
Woolworths estimates that bees contribute to 200,000 crates of fruit and vegetables sold each week through its stores.
thespinoff.co.nz · 13 Sept
Solutions
Philippines seeks private funding to restore forests and sell carbon credits
Aboitiz Foundation committed to a 40-year project to rehabilitate 71,000 hectares of degraded watershed in the Philippines.
cleantechnica.com · 12 Sept
Thriving
Switzerland returns ancestral remains to Chile after a century
Switzerland returned two skeletons and one skull of Kawésqar ancestors to Chile after more than a century.
biobiochile.cl · 15 Sept
Belonging
Elder Caussé shares family values with children
Elder Gérald and Sister Valérie Caussé participated in the “Friend to Friend” broadcast released on September 13.
deseret.com · 14 Sept
Solutions
Italian towns increase transparency about mafia assets
Almost 80% of Italian towns and cities receiving assets seized from the Mafia now make lists of those assets publicly available on their websites.
ansa.it · 12 Sept
Discovery
Peruvian novel “Tantas veces Pedro” finds audience in Japan
“Tantas Veces Pedro” continued to generate royalties for Alfredo Bryce Echenique from Japanese publishers up to the last years of his life.
elcomercio.pe · 13 Sept
Belonging
Chuseok tradition connects Seoul seniors and students
Forty senior citizens and forty international students participated in the songpyeon-making event in Seoul.
koreaherald.com · 14 Sept
Discovery
Romanian theologian explains the Bible’s complex history
Tauwinkl spent three years writing “The Story of the Bible”, consulting reference works and specialized dictionaries to ensure accuracy.
hotnews.ro · 13 Sept
Belonging
Indigenous languages thrive through oral documentation in India
Kshetrabasi Juanga documents traditional Juang knowledge on his YouTube channel, Majang Studio Vlogger, with videos showing how to perform tasks like starting fires with stones.
es.globalvoices.org · 13 Sept
Solutions
Ogyre removes ocean plastic with fisher network
Ogyre’s network of fishers has removed over 1.8 million tons of waste from the oceans in the past few years.
n-tv.de · 12 Sept
Thriving
Childhood cancers: better survival rates, lingering challenges
France diagnoses approximately 2,300 cases of childhood cancer annually, accounting for 0.6% of all cancer diagnoses.
sciencesetavenir.fr · 15 Sept
Belonging
Mariachi music: a Mexican tradition that endures and evolves
Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlán includes a women’s branch, helping to nurture future generations of musicians.
excelsior.com.mx · 13 Sept
Discovery
Korean soy pastes improve butter’s flavor and health benefits
Meju-fermented butter received the highest score in sensory evaluations, earning top marks for flavor, taste, and overall acceptability.
bioengineer.org · 12 Sept
Thriving
Health prevention can delay costly treatments in Greece
Canada allocates 6.9% of its health spending to preventative care, while Greece spent 3.1% in 2024.
in.gr · 15 Sept
Belonging
Family shares generations of student life in the Netherlands and US
Marlijn van de Sanden sometimes takes a plane to away games while playing field hockey for her school in the United States.
ad.nl · 14 Sept
Belonging
Vietnam community honors local workers
An Phu Dong Ward honored a total of 330 people for their community work, including 186 non-professional workers and 144 who previously held direct roles.
tuoitre.vn · 14 Sept
Solutions
El Salvador imposes first life sentence under new laws
El Salvador’s new laws allow for life imprisonment for crimes like homicide, a change from the previous maximum sentence of 60 years.
news.google.com · 12 Sept
Discovery
Bees may hold key to interstellar communication
Bees demonstrated an understanding of “zero” during experiments testing their ability to categorize quantities.
newspaceeconomy.ca · 14 Sept
Thriving
Ponto Verde revamps education program to boost recycling in Portugal
Ponto Verde’s educational program reached more than 38,000 students and teachers across Portugal in the 2025/2026 school year.
ambientemagazine.com · 15 Sept
Belonging
Actress returns to parents’ homeland after decades
Géraldine Nakache’s grandparents left Algeria 60 years before her recent trip with her parents and brother.
tsa-algerie.com · 13 Sept
Solutions
Groups develop framework to fund bird conservation in the Americas
Almost 2.5 billion migratory birds have disappeared from the United States and Canada since 1970.
aristeguinoticias.com · 12 Sept
Discovery
Satellites help archaeologists discover ancient sites
NASA-supported researchers used satellite data to investigate an area of 100s of square kilometers in Oman, ultimately leading to the discovery of a fortified trading site.
newspaceeconomy.ca · 12 Sept
Belonging
Mexico’s mazatec healers offer hope for mental health
Mexico is home to 53 species of psychedelic mushrooms, representing 25% of the world’s total diversity.
lalibre.be · 13 Sept
Solutions
Sweden reduces gang violence after decade of attacks
Police data showed 170 children under the age of 15 were suspected of involvement in violent crimes from January to July.
thelocal.se · 12 Sept
Discovery
Rosas dance company revives Coltrane's "A love supreme"
Rosas first worked with “A Love Supreme” in 2005 as part of a project called “Raga for the rainy season.”
bruzz.be · 13 Sept
Belonging
Ke Huy Quan connects past to present at statue of Liberty
Ke Huy Quan’s “Keep Smiling” T-shirt supports the U.N. Refugee Agency and the Displacement Film Fund with its proceeds.
newyorker.com · 14 Sept
Thriving
Greek pensioners to receive full increases after 15 years
More than 143,000 pensioners in Greece have a “personal difference” between 50 and 100 euros on their pensions.
tovima.gr · 15 Sept
Belonging
Grandparents step in to support families, delaying retirement
More than 1.1 million US grandparents 60 and older were providing at least part-time care for their grandchildren in 2024.
businessinsider.com · 13 Sept
Solutions
Nepal Oil Corporation distributes gas despite road closure
Nepal Oil Corporation distributed nearly 3.7 million LPG cylinders in the last 28 days.
nepalnews.com · 13 Sept
Discovery
Ancient tomb reveals earliest dragon-phoenix pairing
Scientists found the dragon and phoenix statues in a grave dating back approximately 4,300 years.
scmp.com · 12 Sept
Discovery
Great Pyramid of Giza may have served as message
The researcher found the number 27.5 within the pyramid’s measurements, a value close to the time between the Moon’s closest approaches to Earth.
origo.hu · 12 Sept
Discovery
Artists from Mozambique and Congo exhibit in Brussels
Reinata Sadimba’s village, Nemu, is located on the Mueda plateau in the Cabo Delgado province of northern Mozambique.
lemonde.fr · 12 Sept
Thriving
Global money transfers nearly double in a decade
Remittances to the world’s most fragile countries nearly doubled since 2010, reaching over $134 billion in 2023.
tdg.ch · 14 Sept
Solutions
India modernizes land records to Ease transactions
DILRMP 3.0 achieved 99.90% computerization of Records of Rights and 97% digitization of cadastral maps in earlier phases.
livemint.com · 13 Sept
Thriving
Southeast Asia eradicates trachoma, a major cause of blindness
Nearly 5,000 children across Timor-Leste’s 13 municipalities were tested in a 2025 survey, revealing no evidence of trachoma transmission needing public health action.
goodnewsnetwork.org · 14 Sept
Belonging
Romania’s president commends saint’s canonization in Serbia
Saint Magdalena of Mălainița, born in 1895, had a mother descended from a family who came from Transylvania.
hotnews.ro · 13 Sept
Solutions
Sweden shifts away from digital learning in schools
Sweden dedicated approximately 191 million euros to printed books and materials as part of its shift away from digital learning.
derstandard.at · 12 Sept
Solutions
Lagos adapts WHO advice to improve mental healthcare
Researchers scored the original WHO guideline at 79.3 percent overall for quality, with particularly strong marks for editorial independence and clarity.
news.google.com · 13 Sept
Belonging
Game recreates lost Jewish quarter in Hanau, Germany
Moritz Daniel Oppenheim, the first Jewish painter to achieve international recognition, was born in Hanau in 1800 and grew up in the Judengasse.
faz.net · 13 Sept
Solutions
Romania first to use black cards to protect young players
Romania’s new rule will cover misconduct including verbal abuse or physical violence directed at players, coaches, or referees by parents and spectators.
vnexpress.net · 12 Sept
Solutions
Tanzanian villages lead conservation efforts against climate change
The WWF program will distribute approximately TSh1.2 billion (equivalent to roughly $476,000 USD as of November 2023) directly to eight villages in Tanzania’s Ruvuma Region.
news.google.com · 12 Sept
Belonging
Karakachoff: radical politician killed during Argentina’s dirty war
Sergio Karakachoff founded the Centro de Estudiantes Democráticos while attending Colegio Nacional Rafael Hernández in La Plata.
perfil.com · 13 Sept
Thriving
South Africa advances liver transplants with new techniques
Machine perfusion now allows the Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre to use an additional 10 to 15 percent of donor livers that would otherwise have been discarded.
theconversation.com · 14 Sept
Discovery
Chinese research outlines three layers of trustworthy AI
Researchers analysed 43 Chinese-language articles and four policy reports to develop their three-layer framework.
bioengineer.org · 12 Sept
Thriving
South Korea’s tourism model could benefit Nepal’s travelers
The Seoul Danurim Accessible Tourism Center offers a “Tour Guide for the Visually Impaired” service, demonstrating that accessible tourism can be organized as a professional service.
disabled-world.com · 14 Sept
Solutions
Tyrol guarantees childcare access to families
Tyrol registered 11,600 children on its online platform, Frida, to assign them to childcare facilities.
krone.at · 12 Sept
Thriving
3D printing offers prosthetics to Syrians after years of war
A 3D-printed prosthesis in Syria now costs approximately $100, compared to $500 for a conventionally made one.
english.elpais.com · 14 Sept
Discovery
Benjamin and Heidegger’s decades-old philosophical divide
Ricardo Ibarlucía spent nearly three decades reconstructing the philosophical debate between Walter Benjamin and Martin Heidegger.
perfil.com · 13 Sept
Thriving
California aims to simplify clean energy upgrades
The new legislation could save Californians more than $500 million in three years, based on current permit data.
canarymedia.com · 14 Sept
Solutions
Guinea tightens rules to enforce ban on single-use plastics
Guinea will require businesses using excepted single-use plastics to obtain a yearly certificate from the Ministry of the Environment.
news.google.com · 13 Sept
Thriving
Professor Wang wenke revitalizes arid lands and cultivates talent
Wang Wenke led a team that built five multi-functional on-site test sites covering the Yellow River’s middle and upper reaches.
news.sciencenet.cn · 14 Sept
Discovery
Generations bond differently: brain waves reveal how relationships form
Over six weeks, feelings of loneliness dropped by about 1 percent per session for both young-old and young-young pairs participating in a drawing program.
psypost.org · 12 Sept
Belonging
Venezuela’s Carúpano celebrates world Arepa day with food distribution
Organisers distributed 1,500 arepas throughout Carúpano, Venezuela, during the World Arepa Day celebration.
eltiempove.com · 13 Sept
Solutions
Estonia expands Alutaguse National Park to protect wildlife
The expanded Alutaguse National Park will now protect a total of 37 threatened or declining species.
news.err.ee · 12 Sept
Thriving
Women in Tanzania build businesses with CAMFED support
Sharifa Hamidu’s business has created eight jobs and supports two children with school supplies and other expenses in her community.
dailynews.co.tz · 14 Sept
Discovery
T-rex footprints reveal dinosaur’s movement
The discovered T-Rex footprints are approximately one meter long, offering a rare glimpse into the dinosaur’s movement.
faz.net · 13 Sept
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Belonging
Estonia celebrates grandparents day with family photos
Henry Sildaru said he was spending the day with his little brother and their beloved grandparents, appreciating their care and support.
pmo.ee · 13 Sept
Discovery
Mexico receives ancient vessel from US Research Institute
The Institute for Cacao and Chocolate Research has repatriated 83 archaeological pieces, primarily to Mexico, since beginning its work.
aristeguinoticias.com · 11 Sept
Belonging
Dog stays with lost boy for 17 hours in Vietnam mountain rescue
The dog, named Den, stayed with the boy for a full 17 hours while he was lost on the mountain.
e.vnexpress.net · 14 Sept
Belonging
Jewish New Year marked by concerns over rising extremism
A 93-year-old Holocaust survivor recently received a death threat in Munich’s Englischer Garten park, with the message referencing the AfD party and promising harm to Charlotte Knobloch.
sueddeutsche.de · 13 Sept
Solutions
Tanzania competition rewards dairy sector improvements
The competition aims to stimulate an additional 7,500 metric tons of fodder production in Tanzania.
news.google.com · 12 Sept
Discovery
Lascaux cave paintings discovered in France
The Lascaux cave paintings are estimated to be 17,000 years old.
deseret.com · 12 Sept
Thriving
Ghana’s juvenile inmates achieve perfect exam scores
The eleven inmates secured passes in all nine subjects on the BECE, achieving a 100 percent pass rate.
allafrica.com · 14 Sept
Thriving
Woman builds stone and clay home, lives off-grid in Argentina
Rocío de las Rosas lived without electricity for four years while building a home in Argentina.
sukces.rp.pl · 14 Sept
Solutions
Refugees’ trees now store carbon in Nepal
A 30-year-old agarwood tree in eastern Nepal can store 745 kilograms of carbon, exceeding the amount found in comparable Malaysian plantations.
news.google.com · 12 Sept
Discovery
Korea expands heritage preservation to recent history
The National Heritage Administration reviewed 18,156 submissions to select nine items as preliminary cultural heritage.
koreatimes.co.kr · 14 Sept
Thriving
Portugal’s drug policy: a 25-year focus on health
New HIV diagnoses associated with injection drug use in Portugal fell by roughly 97%, from 583 in 2005 to just 19 in 2024.
theconversation.com · 14 Sept
Discovery
Ancient manuscript returns to Italy after centuries
Charles IV requested just sixteen parchment sheets, known as a quaterion, for the cathedral treasury.
novinky.cz · 11 Sept
Solutions
Kenya improves birthing conditions for mothers in Bomet County
The Mama na Mtoto Kwanza initiative seeks to end mothers sharing beds at Chebunyo Dispensary in Bomet County, Kenya.
news.google.com · 12 Sept
Thriving
Masdar and taaleri energia launch wind farm in Serbia
The Šipok 2 wind farm features 22 turbines and is expected to produce up to 336,000 megawatt-hours of clean electricity annually.
skynewsarabia.com · 15 Sept
Solutions
UK offers free rail travel to bereaved military families
The Ministry of Defence program will cover travel for one designated family member on November 7 and 8, and continue in future years.
independent.co.uk · 12 Sept
Discovery
Ancient marine reptile discovered in Spain extends species’ range
The newly discovered Ichthyosaurus anningae fossil measures approximately two meters in length, making it the largest known individual of this species.
elpais.com · 12 Sept
Thriving
New TB vaccines could save millions of lives
New TB vaccines could potentially avert up to 7.3 million deaths between 2030 and 2050, according to Gavi’s analysis.
citizen.co.za · 14 Sept
Belonging
Uruguayan foundation uses ballet gala to fund education programs
Fundación Sophia supports 1,200 educators who work with 5,000 students in its formal school programs.
elpais.com.uy · 14 Sept
Solutions
Backhoe rescues young elephant from septic pit in Thailand
Rescuers freed the young elephant at 9:29 a.m., and it immediately returned to the forest.
thethaiger.com · 12 Sept
Belonging
Dau trau fertilizer and family farming in Vietnam
Binh Dien Fertilizer Company provided free agricultural guides and scholarships to support farmers and their children’s education.
tuoitre.vn · 13 Sept
Belonging
Venezuela rebrands after US intervention and earthquake
The US secured a deal last month for a majority stake in 65 billion barrels of oil reserves in Venezuela.
aljazeera.com · 13 Sept
Discovery
Ötzi the Iceman gains digital twin for research
Researchers used 1,294 high-definition photographs to create the digital twin of Ötzi the Iceman.
ilfattoquotidiano.it · 12 Sept
Solutions
Kenya revives cotton industry to boost manufacturing
Thika Cloth Mills increased its yarn production from less than 50 tonnes per month in 2001 to approximately 100 tonnes per month.
allafrica.com · 11 Sept
Discovery
Tyrannosaurus rex footprints reveal dinosaur’s walk in North Dakota
The Tyrannosaurus rex footprints each measure nearly one meter in length.
spiegel.de · 13 Sept
Solutions
Volunteers remove tons of waste from Rhine River
Volunteers gathered over 300 tons of waste during the recent Rhine Clean Up event.
deutschlandfunk.de · 12 Sept
Discovery
Giotto’s saint Francis frescoes shine again in Florence
The restoration took four years to complete, bringing renewed clarity to the frescoes in the Bardi Chapel.
rainews.it · 12 Sept
Belonging
Hollywood producer prays for entertainment industry
The Hollywood Prayer Network has expanded to include over 170 chapters in 42 countries.
foxnews.com · 13 Sept
Solutions
Lexington-Fayette council approves solar farms with farming
The amendment allows solar development on no more than one percent of Fayette County land.
cleantechnica.com · 11 Sept
Thriving
3D printing brings low-cost wheelchairs to children
MakeGood’s 3D-printed mobility trainers can be made for a few hundred dollars, significantly lower than the cost of conventional pediatric wheelchairs.
fastcompany.com · 14 Sept
Solutions
Austria reports early success with school headscarf ban
Approximately 40 girls wore headscarves at one Viennese school last year, a number that decreased to just two after the implementation of the ban and conversations with teachers.
faz.net · 11 Sept
Discovery
Finland’s largest Viking Age silver hoard unearthed
The newly discovered silver hoard weighs nearly 10 pounds (4.5 kilograms), making it Finland’s largest Viking Age treasure find.
gizmodo.com · 11 Sept
Belonging
Families remember loved ones beyond road collision statistics
Forty-seven people had died in road traffic collisions in Northern Ireland as of Friday, according to the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
bbc.co.uk · 12 Sept
Thriving
Rwandan innovators fight diabetes amputations with tech
During a clinical internship, Prisca Nikuze fabricated prosthetic limbs for ten patients, and six of them had diabetes.
allafrica.com · 14 Sept
Belonging
Mexican grandparents pass down centuries of wisdom
Around 30% of children in Mexico receive care from their grandparents, highlighting their significant role in childcare.
mexiconewsdaily.com · 13 Sept
Solutions
Global stockpile will distribute mpox vaccines
Gavi will distribute mpox vaccines to countries receiving its support free of charge.
humanprogress.org · 11 Sept
Discovery
AI tool unlocks ancestral letters in Lithuania
VILNISH was trained on a collection of Jewish texts from the interwar period, allowing it to recognize handwriting from that era.
timesofisrael.com · 12 Sept
Thriving
Adapted sailing opens the sea to all
The Disabled Sailors Association in the U.K. has helped over 25,000 people with disabilities take to the water since 1993.
reasonstobecheerful.world · 14 Sept
Thriving
South Korea shares environmental analysis expertise with Asia-Pacific nations
Fifty experts and officials from six Asia-Pacific countries participated in the three-day training program.
ecotiger.co.kr · 14 Sept
Discovery
Proteomics reveals ancient Egyptian glue recipes
Researchers identified proteins from sesame and drumstick trees in ancient Egyptian adhesives, showing these plants were used in the creation of glues.
arstechnica.com · 11 Sept
Belonging
Church adapts to reach people seeking spiritual connection
Pastor Margit Zahn baptized 35 children at a recent event held at the Kinzigsee beach in Langenselbold.
faz.net · 13 Sept
Solutions
Kyrgyzstan distributes new textbooks for expanded schooling
Uchkun printing house is producing 40,000 textbooks each day to meet the demands of the expanding school system.
24.kg · 11 Sept
Thriving
Sicilian court sentences men for attacking Hungarian women
The court sentenced the three men to a combined total of 22 years and 2 months in prison.
index.hu · 14 Sept
Discovery
Finnish metal detectorist unearths Viking-era silver hoard
The silver hoard weighs 4.5 kilograms, and its modern value is estimated at nearly 10,000 dollars.
rp.pl · 11 Sept
Thriving
California law aims to protect chatbot users after teen suicide
Adam’s Law requires AI companies to have timely in-app crisis support, age verification, limitations on targeted advertising to children, and parental controls.
fortune.com · 14 Sept
Solutions
France selects 109 areas to test electrification solutions
The program includes nearly 6,700 communes, ranging from rural towns to large cities, across France and its overseas territories.
lemonde.fr · 11 Sept
Discovery
Estonia faced repeated plague waves over centuries
Researchers reconstructed 26 genomes of the plague bacterium Yersinia pestis from individuals who lived between the 14th and 18th centuries.
news.err.ee · 11 Sept
Solutions
El Niño threatens hunger across Africa and beyond, aid groups prepare
WFP’s latest analysis estimates this El Niño could push nearly 50 million people into acute hunger, an increase of more than one-fifth from current levels.
allafrica.com · 11 Sept
Discovery
Islamic polymaths demonstrate the power of broad knowledge
Al-Biruni calculated Earth’s radius to within a remarkable degree of accuracy, achieving a figure of 3,928.77 English miles.
aeon.co · 11 Sept
Belonging
At 84, Uruguayan farmer continues family tradition
Malena Sanguinetti developed a rotational grazing system with 70 pastures on her 62-hectare farm.
rurales.elpais.com.uy · 12 Sept
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