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

Nach einem Preisanstieg von über 20 Prozent infolge des Nahostkonflikts stiegen die Verkäufe von Elektromotorrädern in Kenia um mehr als 40 Prozent, und die Fahrer amortisieren die Investition schnell durch tägliche Einsparungen. 93 Prozent des kenianischen Stroms stammt aus eigenen erneuerbaren Quellen;

Steigende Benzinpreise treiben Kenias Elektromobilitätswende voran

Steigende Benzinpreise treiben Kenias Elektromobilitätswende voran

12. Juni 2026

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Steigende Benzinpreise treiben Kenias Elektromobilitätswende voran

17. November 2025

Italienische „Fruchtdetektivin“ rettet 150 alte Sorten fürs Klima

Isabella Dalla Ragione scours forgotten orchards and Renaissance paintings to revive 150 heirloom fruits — apples, pears, cherries, plums, peaches and more. These resilient varieties may help future-proof farming against changing climates.

17. November 2025

Insektenfressende Vögel in Frankreich erholen sich nach Neonik-Verbot

A new French study finds that insect-eating bird species—like blackbirds and chaffinches—have increased by 2–3 % since the 2018 ban on neonicotinoid pesticides. The shift offers a promising signal for the recovery of biodiversity.

17. November 2025

Jugendliche können Resilienz gegen digitale Falschinformationen entwickeln

A recent study by developmental psychologist Ili Ma reveals that teens’ social sensitivity, curiosity, and emotional awareness—so often seen as vulnerabilities—are actually powerful assets in the fight against misinformation. Their paper provides tools for parents, schools, and policymakers to utilize these traits in building genuine digital resilience.

17. November 2025

Kuenstler installiert Pop-up-Habitat und schafft eine grüne Insel im LA River

A 36-year-old artist turned a playful idea into a pop-up wetland in the LA River. By shaping river rocks into loose circles, he created a structure that trapped sediment and nurtured life. In just 10 weeks, the simple design grew into a 10-by-20-foot green island in the concrete channel.

16. November 2025

Ghana führt Unterricht in der Muttersprache in Grundschulen ein

Ghana’s Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, has directed that local languages must now be used to teach children in kindergarten through Primary Three. The change aims to improve understanding, protect cultural identity, and lift learning outcomes.

16. November 2025

Papst gibt indigene Objekte an Kanada zurück – Akt der Versöhnung

The Vatican has handed over 62 sacred Indigenous items — including an Inuit kayak, wampum belts, war clubs, and masks — to the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops. The gesture is described as a “concrete sign of dialogue, respect and fraternity” after decades of cultural suppression.

16. November 2025

Pflanzen könnten diese „Alters-Schübe“ um die 40er und 60er verlangsamen

Recent research suggests that aging isn’t always gradual — around ages 44 and 60, people can experience sharp biological changes in metabolism, immunity, and more. A diet rich in plants — leafy greens, whole grains, and legumes — may help ease those bursts.

16. November 2025

Europaparlament erlaubt Stellvertreter-Stimmen für Mütter

MEPs have backed a proposal to let pregnant or newly-parenting parliamentarians delegate their votes to a trusted colleague up to three months before birth and six months after. It’s a major step toward gender equality and supporting mothers in political life.

16. November 2025

Lichttherapie trifft Tumorzellen und verschont gesundes Gewebe

Scientists at University of Texas at Austin and University of Porto have developed a near-infrared LED treatment that uses tin-oxide nanoflakes to kill up to 92% of skin-cancer cells and 50% of colorectal-cancer cells in just 30 minutes, while healthy cells remain unaffected.

12. November 2025

Schusswaffengewalt sinkt in über 75 % der großen US-Städte

An analysis of 150 U.S. cities shows that gun violence has declined in more than three-quarters of them, with over half seeing deeper drops than last year. The trend spans regions and political lines, pointing to broad-based improvements in urban safety.

12. November 2025

Eis-Batterie im Gebäude: clevere Technik senkt Energiekosten um rund 40 %

Commercial buildings are installing systems that freeze water overnight when electricity is cheap and then use that stored cold to cool spaces during peak hours. Big savings: one tower in Manhattan carries 500 000 lbs of ice under its floor. It’s working at more than 4 000 sites already.

12. November 2025

Australien gewährt ab Juli 2026 täglich drei Stunden freien Solarstrom

Starting July 2026, Australian households in New South Wales, South-East Queensland and South Australia will receive at least three hours of free solar power each day under the “Solar Sharer” scheme—even if they don’t own solar panels.

12. November 2025

Wohnqualität im Alter neu gedacht: Leuchtturm-Projekt für Senioren in London

In Southwark, London the 59-flat project by Witherford Watson Mann Architects and United St Saviour’s Charity — awarded the RIBA Stirling Prize 2025 — places spacious homes for over-65s around a lush courtyard with shared terraces and garden rooms directly on the high street, reframing later-life housing as vibrant, connected and dignified.

5. November 2025

Neue US-Gesetzgebung macht Parkplätze zu Solarkraftwerken

A new U.S. law will require large parking lots to include solar canopies, turning vast paved areas into clean energy producers. The initiative aims to accelerate renewable power generation, reduce emissions, and create shade and comfort for millions of drivers nationwide.

5. November 2025

Schulabsenzen sinken nach der Pandemie, bleiben aber hoch

New data across U.S. states show chronic absenteeism—missing 10% or more of the school year—has declined since the peak of the pandemic, yet remains well above pre-COVID levels. Schools are focusing on attendance recovery as a key part of ensuring student progress and support.