Es ist alles nicht so schlimm, wie es manchmal scheint.

Ab September 2027 gelten an Schulen in England strengere Vorgaben fuer Mahlzeiten: Frittieren wird verboten, verarbeitete Fleischprodukte und gesuesste Desserts werden begrenzt, und Fruehstuecksclubs erhalten erstmals eigene Naehrstoffregeln. Pilotversuche zeigen jedoch Kosten- und Akzeptanzprobleme.

England verschärft die Regeln für Schulessen ab 2027

England verschärft die Regeln für Schulessen ab 2027

15. September 2026

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England verschärft die Regeln für Schulessen ab 2027

11. März 2026

Einzigartige Meerestiere und Korallen vor den Karibikinseln entdeckt

On the first expedition beyond the shallow waters surrounding the islands, using decades-old maps with serious errors and entire areas missing, scientists discovered a massive "blue hole" stretching to depths of 6,000m (19,700 ft), with untouched coral reefs and sea creatures that had never been seen before.

11. März 2026

10-minütige Online-Programme bekämpfen Depressionen wirksam

A recent study indicates that a carefully crafted 10-minute online workout can help alleviate depression symptoms without requiring a therapist, medication, or significant lifestyle or environmental adjustments. Making small, practical changes can result in visible improvements in managing depression.

11. März 2026

Die gesundheitlichen Vorteile der Sauna werden wissenschaftlich bestätigt

According to large population studies conducted in Finland, using a sauna four to seven times per week can lead to a 40% to 60% lower risk of cardiovascular disease and death, while all sauna-goers benefit from improvements in blood pressure, cholesterol, arterial stiffness, and other markers of cardiometabolic health.

11. März 2026

Augmented Reality erleichtert Arbeit für Menschen mit Behinderung

Researchers created an AR app that acts as a job coach for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing real-time guidance for complex tasks. Participants showed immediate, significant improvement, with all completing at least 90% of task steps correctly and independently.

11. März 2026

Europas Friseure könnten helfen, den Klimawandel zu bekämpfen

Researchers ran a UK-wide intervention in 25 sustainable salons, placing eco-tips on salon mirrors to prompt sustainable haircare conversations and found that 73% of clients were willing to change haircare routines, switch to eco-friendly products, and turn down their hot water at home.

11. März 2026

Wildtiere ersetzen historische Persönlichkeiten auf britischen Banknoten

After a nationwide consultation by the Bank of England, more than half of the participants chose nature as the future theme for UK banknotes. Plants and animals will replace historical figures on sterling notes, reflecting a strong public connection to local wildlife, and bringing everyday awareness of nature directly into people’s hands.

9. März 2026

Kroatien wird nach 30 Jahren für minenfrei erklÄrt

Croatia has officially been declared mine-free, having progressively reduced suspected mine zones each year for nearly three decades. Overall, approximately 107,000 landmines and around 470,000 pieces of unexploded ordnance have been identified and safely neutralized.

9. März 2026

Immer mehr Menschen tauschen Smartphones gegen „Oma-Hobbys“.

A growing number of young people are turning to tactile, analog hobbies like needlepoint or knitting as a form of therapeutic stress management, a way to escape technology, and to do something with their hands instead of doomscrolling, reconnecting with creativity and exploration.

9. März 2026

Tägliche Freundlichkeit stärkt die Gesundheit und Gesellschaft

Small gestures like friendly small talk with neighbors and simple thank yous to strangers significantly boost our physical well-being. Science shows that these brief positive interactions reduce stress and foster a sense of belonging within our communities. Choosing kindness creates a healthier world for everyone.

9. März 2026

PetPhone ermöglicht Haustieren die Kommunikation mit ihrem Besitzer

A technology company from Singapore has created a wearable device that uses artificial intelligence (AI), motion sensors and GPS to recognise certain movements made by a pet and turn them into alerts or calls to the owner via app on their smartphone, while owners can call the device to check on their pet, play music or send alerts.

9. März 2026

Hawaii macht Verpackungen nachhaltiger mit neuer Tinte auf Algenbasis

After pioneering the use of 100% post-consumer recycled plastic in 2012, the beverage company Waiākea leads again with a new innovation: labels printed with algae-based ink. The Hawai'i-based company asserts it is the first in the world to adopt and commercialize labels using this algae-derived pigment, a development resulting from four years of dedicated research.

9. März 2026

Eine seltene Superblüte verwandelt das Death Valley in ein Blütenparadies

The perfect combination of gentle rain and warm sunshine has awakened a breathtaking display of wildflowers in California’s Death Valley. This rare superbloom, the most extensive in a decade, is painting the driest place on Earth with vibrant life. It is a stunning reminder of nature’s resilience and beauty.

6. März 2026

Neue Art urzeitlicher Weichtiere in Südkorea entdeckt

A previously unknown species of ancient marine mollusc has been identified off the South Korean coast. Chitons have remained virtually unchanged for the last 300 million years and have a shell composed of eight interlocking plates that resemble suits of armor. The discovery once again highlights how many wonders are still waiting to be found.

6. März 2026

Kompostierbarer Fahrradsattel aus Holz und Myzel entwickelt

The Myco Seat by Dutch biodesign company Grown.bio is shaped on a wooden saddle base that is perforated in an elaborate pattern to let networks of mycelium grow and form the shape of the bicycle seat, and stabilizing the structure. The seat is one of the designs included in a "Grow it yourself" kit.

6. März 2026

Südafrika will HIV-Präventionsmedikaments selbst herstellen

South Africa collaborates with international partners to find a domestic producer for the long-acting HIV prevention drug lenacapavir, aiming to lower costs and increase access in lower- and middle-income countries. At present, the drug is primarily supplied via donor-supported programs.

6. März 2026

Studie: Altern kann auch Verbesserung bedeuten

Aging in later life is commonly viewed as a slow decline in physical and mental abilities. However, a recent study reveals that almost half of adults aged 65 and older have seen improvements in either cognitive, physical, or both functions over time. Additionally, their outlook on aging plays a crucial role in their overall success.

6. März 2026

Abnehmmedikamente als neue Hilfe bei Suchterkrankungen

Researchers discovered that patients taking new GLP-1 weight-loss medications experienced reduced cravings along with a lower susceptibility to addiction. For individuals with existing substance use disorders, the risk of overdose dropped by 39%, and deaths linked to addiction were cut in half. These effects, seen across different addictive substances, were unprecedented for some of them.

6. März 2026

Wiederentdeckung ausgestorbener Arten in West-Papua

A tiny possum with an extra-long finger on each hand is one of two species believed to have been extinct but recently rediscovered in what has been called an "exceptional" scientific breakthrough. The other is a ring-tailed glider, which is known for its tail capable of grasping branches. Both species were thought to have disappeared approximately 6,000 years ago.