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Medical team in the USA transplants human bladder for the first time

A team of doctors in the USA has performed the world's first successful bladder transplant on a human. A team of doctors in the USA has performed the world's first successful bladder transplant on a human.

May 21, 2025 May 21, 2025

Start the new week with Good News

We’re kicking off the new week with good news from around the world. We’re kicking off the new week with good news from around the world.

May 19, 2025 May 19, 2025

Heading into the weekend with Good News

I was born in South Africa, a country that I carry deep in my heart, along with all its beauty, challenges and complexity. I was born in South Africa, a country that I carry deep in my heart, along with all its beauty, challenges and complexity.

May 16, 2025 May 16, 2025

Free daycare in US state of New Mexico lowers poverty rate

Over the past three years, the program has helped lift 120,000 people out of poverty. Over the past three years, the program has helped lift 120,000 people out of poverty.

May 14, 2025 May 14, 2025

First wildlife bridge in Malaysia for langurs

A project has now installed the first monkey bridge - made from recycled fire hoses. This allows wild animals to cross the roads safely. A project has now installed the first monkey bridge - made from recycled fire hoses. This allows wild animals to cross the roads safely.

May 12, 2025 May 12, 2025

Digital education promotes learning progress in Malawi

In Malawi, schools are using tablets provided by the government to help children learn better. In Malawi, schools are using tablets provided by the government to help children learn better.

May 7, 2025 May 7, 2025

Hawaii implements climate tax for tourism

From 2026, Hawaii will apply a “green fee” - in other words, a higher tax on hotel stays and cruises. From 2026, Hawaii will apply a “green fee” - in other words, a higher tax on hotel stays and cruises.

May 5, 2025 May 5, 2025

Is it summer already?

It’s only May, but summer is arriving earlier in Europe. As heat-related deaths rise, a project in India is exploring how “cool roofs” can reduce indoor temperatures. It’s only May, but summer is arriving earlier in Europe. As heat-related deaths rise, a project in India is exploring how “cool roofs” can reduce indoor temperatures.

May 2, 2025 May 2, 2025

Contraception for men: Hydrogel shows success

“Adam” blocks sperm transport in the vas deferens and has been working reliably and without side effects in test subjects for two years. “Adam” blocks sperm transport in the vas deferens and has been working reliably and without side effects in test subjects for two years.

April 30, 2025 April 30, 2025

Starting the week with good news!

From record-breaking renewable energy in China to creative sustainability at the London Marathon, and a new invention making music more inclusive. From record-breaking renewable energy in China to creative sustainability at the London Marathon, and a new invention making music more inclusive.

April 28, 2025 April 28, 2025

Have a great weekend with Good News!

Did you know that 89% of people worldwide support stronger climate action? Did you know that 89% of people worldwide support stronger climate action?

April 25, 2025 April 25, 2025

EU approves new Alzheimer's agent

For the first time, the EU Commission has approved an Alzheimer's therapy that can slow down the disease process in the brain. For the first time, the EU Commission has approved an Alzheimer's therapy that can slow down the disease process in the brain.

April 16, 2025 April 16, 2025

No whaling in Iceland again in 2025

Iceland's only whaling company, Hvalur hf., which hunts fin whales, will not be catching any animals this year either. Iceland's only whaling company, Hvalur hf., which hunts fin whales, will not be catching any animals this year either.

April 14, 2025 April 14, 2025

New chewing gum neutralizes flu and herpes viruses

Scientists in the US and Finland have developed a chewing gum made from helmet beans that can neutralize flu and herpes viruses inside the mouth. Scientists in the US and Finland have developed a chewing gum made from helmet beans that can neutralize flu and herpes viruses inside the mouth.

April 11, 2025 April 11, 2025

Hormone-free pill for men being clinically tested

Since September 2024, a phase 2 trial has been running in New Zealand to test the safety and efficacy of a hormone-free contraceptive pill for men. Since September 2024, a phase 2 trial has been running in New Zealand to test the safety and efficacy of a hormone-free contraceptive pill for men.

April 9, 2025 April 9, 2025

Rat sniffs out landmines - in record numbers

According to aid organization Apopo, it has sniffed out 109 landmines and 15 other potentially deadly remnants of war since 2021. According to aid organization Apopo, it has sniffed out 109 landmines and 15 other potentially deadly remnants of war since 2021.

April 7, 2025 April 7, 2025

Bali protects holy places: new guidelines for tourists

In order to protect the holy places on the Indonesian island of Bali, the authorities have published new guidelines for tourists. In order to protect the holy places on the Indonesian island of Bali, the authorities have published new guidelines for tourists.

April 4, 2025 April 4, 2025

India: Child mortality drastically reduced

Child mortality in India has fallen by 70 percent since 2000, according to a new UN report. Child mortality in India has fallen by 70 percent since 2000, according to a new UN report.

April 2, 2025 April 2, 2025

Morning-after pill in England to be free and over-the-counter

In England, the morning-after pill will soon be available free of charge and without a prescription in all pharmacies. In England, the morning-after pill will soon be available free of charge and without a prescription in all pharmacies.

March 31, 2025 March 31, 2025

For the climate: Vattenfall cancels wood pellet power plant

The energy company Vattenfall stops the construction of the largest wood pellet power plant in the Netherlands. The energy company Vattenfall stops the construction of the largest wood pellet power plant in the Netherlands.

March 29, 2025 March 29, 2025

Worldwide growth in renewable energy

Last year, a new milestone was reached in the global energy transition: 92.5 per cent of newly generated electricity came from renewable sources. Last year, a new milestone was reached in the global energy transition: 92.5 per cent of newly generated electricity came from renewable sources.

March 27, 2025 March 27, 2025

Paris: Citizens say yes to 500 car-free streets

Paris has voted in a public consultation for car-free streets: 500 streets will be closed to cars and transformed with greenery. Paris has voted in a public consultation for car-free streets: 500 streets will be closed to cars and transformed with greenery.

March 25, 2025 March 25, 2025

More protection for Indigenous people in Ecuador

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has now decided that protection zones must be established. The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has now decided that protection zones must be established.

March 22, 2025 March 22, 2025

Titanium heart keeps patients alive for over 100 days

In Australia, a man received an artificial heart made of titanium that kept him alive for more than100 days until a donor heart became available. In Australia, a man received an artificial heart made of titanium that kept him alive for more than100 days until a donor heart became available.

March 19, 2025 March 19, 2025

Italy recognises femicide as a crime in its own right

Italy now classifies femicide - the killing of a woman because of her gender - as a specific crime. This strengthens the fight against gender-based violence. Italy now classifies femicide - the killing of a woman because of her gender - as a specific crime. This strengthens the fight against gender-based violence.

March 12, 2025 March 12, 2025

Bristol empowers residents to invest in climate action

Bristol's new Climate Action Investment (BCAI) allows residents to fund local green projects from as little as £5, with a return of 4.2% over five years. Bristol's new Climate Action Investment (BCAI) allows residents to fund local green projects from as little as £5, with a return of 4.2% over five years.

March 5, 2025 March 5, 2025

Good News of the week: Billions for species conservation

Courts made history with two major rulings for the environment and animal welfare. In France, a court blocked a motorway project for the first time to protect nature. Courts made history with two major rulings for the environment and animal welfare. In France, a court blocked a motorway project for the first time to protect nature.

March 1, 2025 March 1, 2025