"Kingdom of Germany" banned, new scanner targets hidden breast cancer, Copenhagen rewards climate-friendly travel

May 12, 2025

Hello dear Good News community,

I was born in South Africa, a country that I carry deep in my heart, along with all its beauty, challenges and complexity. I sometimes feel a longing for my birthplace, so I was delighted to hear that a species of gecko thought to be extinct has been rediscovered in a remote canyon in South Africa. In a world full of challenges, this small victory is a powerful reminder that nature doesn't easily give up.

Enjoy reading, Bianca

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"Kingdom of Germany" banned

The German Federal Ministry of the Interior has banned the "Kingdom of Germany" – the largest known group of so-called Reichsbürger. The organization portrayed itself as a separate state, built parallel structures, and thus challenged the democratic order. Source: THE GUARDIAN

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New scanner targets hidden breast cancer

A new breast cancer scanner could boost early detection in women with dense breast tissue. Using a radioactive tracer, it highlights hidden tumours missed by standard mammograms. The device is entering clinical trials and could help save lives by enabling earlier diagnosis. Source: BBC

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Copenhagen once again rewards climate-friendly travel

Copenhagen wants to promote sustainable tourism: Those who arrive by train, collect litter, or ride a bike will receive discounts on admission, free yoga sessions, or rental bikes. The campaign "CopenPay" will run for nine weeks starting in mid-June. Source: THE INDEPENDENT

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Superwood: New building material as robust as steel

In the USA, a new type of building material is on the verge of mass production: The so-called "Superwood" is said to be just as robust as steel and carbon fibre, but significantly more sustainable and cheaper. According to the start-up Inventwood, it should be able to replace steel beams. Source: TECH CRUNCH

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Ahmedabad cools city with simple heat solutions

To protect residents from rising temperatures, the Indian city of Ahmedabad is applying reflective paint to tin roofs and installing water-spraying systems at bus stops. These simple, low-cost solutions are part of the city’s heat action plan, launched after a deadly heatwave in 2010. Source: FASTCOMPANY

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Gecko species rediscovered in South Africa after 30 years

Scientists have rediscovered the Blyde Rondavel flat gecko, missing since 1991, in a remote South African canyon. Thought extinct, the species reappeared after a targeted search by researchers. It’s the fifth lost species found by the Endangered Wildlife Trust. Source: EURONEWS

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