Digital education promotes learning progress in Malawi, Comics against forgetting

May 07, 2025

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May 8, 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of Nazi rule. We would also like to take this day as an opportunity to show how important a culture of remembrance is. In a news article, you can find out what contemporary remembrance work can look like. As Remembrance Day is a public holiday in Berlin, we are taking a short break. We'll be back with a full load of good news on Monday.

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Malawi: Digital education promotes learning progress

In Malawi, schools are using tablets provided by the government to help children learn better. Equipped with special learning software, the children can practise reading, writing and maths at their own pace. Initial tests show: Reading, writing and arithmetic skills are improving. Source: BBC

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Solar obligation for new homes in England

The British government has announced that newly built houses in England are to be equipped with solar panels. Over the next two years, all new buildings are to be equipped accordingly. Government subsidies will be made available for the conversion costs. Source: THE GUARDIAN

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Munich ranked world's best city for getting around on foot

Munich was named the most pedestrian-friendly city in the world by the price comparison portal Compare the Market. The car-free zones, good access to public transport and proximity to services that are easily accessible on foot were particularly praised. Source: NEW YORK POST

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New bio-building material from urine

Researchers at the University of Stuttgart have developed a new bio-construction material made from urine. The new bio-building material can be produced entirely from waste materials and has a significantly lower ecological footprint than conventional concrete. Source: TECH XPLORE

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Virtual reality for people with disabilities

A research team at the University of Waterloo in Canada has developed MotionBlocks, a program that enables people with disabilities to participate in virtual reality games. Small movements are transformed into larger actions in the game. Users report that they have more joy and feel less exhausted. Source: BIOENGINEER

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Culture of remembrance: Comics against forgetting

May 8, 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Nazi regime. Spanish comic author Paco Roca's wants to use his graphic novels to raise awareness. To ensure that the deeds are never forgotten and to create a culture of remembrance for young people. Source: DW

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