Medical team transplants human bladder for the first time, New museum makes stories of migrants visible
May 21, 2025
Hello dear Good News community,
One of my absolute favorite places is the Netherlands - and now there's yet another reason to visit. Because a new museum has opened in Rotterdam, the “Fenix”. It tells the stories of people with a migrant backgrounds through works of art, photographs and personal objects. What a nice idea to give people visibility in this way.
Enjoy reading, Selina
(Si apre in una nuova finestra)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. Medical experts are calling it a historic breakthrough. Until now, the bladder was not considered suitable for transplantation due to the high risks involved. Further operations, which are to be accompanied by a clinical study, are already planned. Source: THE GUARDIAN
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New museum makes stories of migrants visible
The new museum “Fenix” has opened its doors in Rotterdam. Covering around 16,000 square meters, it is dedicated to the stories of people with a migration background - told through works of art, photographs and personal objects. The museum aims to promote dialog and open up new perspectives. Source: THE NEW YORK TIMES
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Electric cars also on the rise in 2025
According to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), around one in four cars sold worldwide this year will be electric. According to the report, the market share of electric cars will reach 40% of all car sales by the end of the decade, further displacing the combustion engine from the market. Source: ECOWATCH
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After yellow fever outbreak: Brown howler monkeys recover
After a deadly yellow fever outbreak in 2016, the brown howler monkeys are recovering thanks to targeted vaccinations. The animals are native to the Atlantic Forest in Brazil and Argentina. They were the most severely affected by the yellow fever outbreak. Source: MONGABAY
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Almost like a real hand: robot learns sensitivity
Researchers at EPFL in Switzerland have developed a robotic hand that can grasp objects with human-like dexterity. This is made possible by a compliant material such as silicone. In the future, a robot could move objects with high sensitivity. Source: TECH XPLORE
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Using ink to combat coral deaths
Coral reefs protect coasts from waves and flooding. However, the climate crisis is affecting corals. Inspired by red algae, researchers have now developed a type of ink with metabolites. This is intended to attract corals to reefs in a natural way. Initial trials have been successful. Source: EUROASIA REVIEW
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