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  • Sustainability, Uncategorized

Ethiopia to Plant 700 Million Trees in One Day

As part of a Green Legacy campaign to reach 50 billion trees by 2026, Ethiopia has mobilized over 14.9 million people to plant 355 million seedlings before dawn, aiming to plant 700 million trees in a single day. 40 billion trees have already been planted since 2019.
(c) Henry Lai/Unsplash CC0

AP NEWS

  • August 1, 2025
  • Social Progress, Uncategorized

Volunteers More Effective than State Patrols in Fighting Environmental Crime

In Brazil’s Amazon, local communities led voluntary patrols across 11 years, carrying out nearly 20,000 outings. These efforts cut illegal fishing, hunting and logging by 80% in protected reserves—while government enforcement saw no decline. Real proof that empowered locals make conservation work.
(c) Danilo Arenas

MONGABAY

  • August 1, 2025
  • Innovation, Uncategorized

Robotic Arm with Soft Grippers Empowers People with Disabilities

A new robotic arm with soft, switchable adhesive grippers lets individuals with limited mobility perform tasks like making a pizza. From handling different textures to gripping diverse items, it's intuitive and adaptive—a practical step toward greater independence.
(c) Nick Owens/Unsplash CC0

TECH XPLORE

  • August 1, 2025
  • Innovation, Uncategorized

Superwood: Revolutionary Engineered Wood Is Stronger Than Steel

InventWood’s new Superwood is a cutting-edge engineered wood that’s up to 50% stronger than steel while being six times lighter. It’s fire‑resistant, eco-friendly, and scalable for mass production—poised to transform construction and reduce carbon impact at scale.
(c) FW Studio

DEZEEN

  • August 1, 2025
  • Conservation, Uncategorized

Rhino Horns Injected with Harmless Radioactivity to Deter Poachers

To proactively prevent poaching, South African researchers have begun injecting rhino horns with small,  radioactive tracers that are completely harmless for the animal, but make them easily detectable by border security worldwide using existing machines, and add years to the jail sentence of anyone smuggling them.
(c) Nicole Kruger/PExels CC0

AFRICA NEWS

  • August 1, 2025
  • Conservation, Uncategorized

Life 10 km Deep: Scientists Find Thriving Animals in Pacific Trench

A groundbreaking deep-sea expedition discovered vibrant animal communities living nearly 10 km deep—without sunlight. Fueled by chemosynthesis, these ecosystems prove life’s resilience and adaptability even in the harshest conditions.
(c) Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering, CAS (IDSSE, CAS)

ECOWATCH

  • August 1, 2025
  • Conservation, Uncategorized

Sundarbans Tiger Reserve Expands by Almost Half, Becomes India’s Second-Largest

On Global Tiger Day, India announced the expansion of the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve from 2,586 km² to 3,630 km², elevating it to the second-largest tiger reserve in the nation. This significant expansion unifies core and buffer zones, enhances tiger management, and secures vital conservation funding.
(c) Kartik Iyer/Unsplash CC0

DOWN TO EARTH

  • July 30, 2025
  • social justice, Uncategorized

Ciara Among First to Gain Beninese Citizenship as Slave‑Descendant

American singer Ciara is among the first public figures granted Beninese citizenship under a new law for descendants of enslaved Africans. It’s a powerful gesture of inclusion and belonging, acknowledging history and welcoming diasporic connections home.
(c) aboodi vesakaran/Unsplash CC0

AP NEWS

  • July 30, 2025
  • Global Health, Uncategorized

Temporary Tattoo Detects Drink-Spiking Drug in Under a Second

A new skin-worn "tattoo" sticker from South Korea lights up red within a second when exposed to tiny amounts of GHB, a common drug used to spike drinks. Discrete, low-cost and easy to manufacture, it empowers people with a rapid, personal safety tool.
(c) Emily Andreeva/Unsplash CC0

DEUTSCHE WELLE

  • July 30, 2025
  • Innovation, Uncategorized

Novel Aerogel Uses Sunlight to Turn Saltwater into Drinking Water

A research team at Hong Kong Polytechnic created a 3D‑printed aerogel that uses only sunlight to evaporate and condense seawater into drinkable water. Producing just about 3 tablespoons in tests, it is the first of its kind that retains efficiency when scaled, offering low‑cost, off‑grid desalination.
(c) Photoholgic/Unsplash CC0

ARS TECHNICA

  • July 30, 2025
  • Global Health, Uncategorized

Single Genetic Tweak Turns Mosquitoes into Non‑Transmissible Malaria Vectors

Scientists from UC San Diego used CRISPR to replace one amino acid in a mosquito protein (FREP1), rendering them resistant to both Pf and Pv malaria. A gene‑drive-like allelic system spreads this trait—blocking transmission while preserving mosquito fitness. A groundbreaking path to malaria control.
(c) David Clode/Unsplash CC0

THE SCIENTIST

  • July 30, 2025
  • Conservation, Uncategorized

Amsterdam Installs Hundreds of Mini Staircases to Save Canal Wildlife

Amsterdam will install small wooden staircases along its canals—modeled on a successful Amersfoort initiative—to help cats and other small animals climb out of water. With €100,000 earmarked for “fauna exit points,” the plan prevents drownings and restores local wildlife safety.
(c) Mathias Reding/Unsplash CC0

EURONEWS

  • July 30, 2025
  • Global Health, Uncategorized

Scientists Develop Arrow‑Inspired Safer Non‑Stick Coating Without PFAS

University of Toronto engineers created a new non‑stick coating using “nanoscale fletching” inspired by arrow feather design. It repels oil and water as well as traditional coatings but uses minimal short‑chain PFAS to reduce health and environmental risks. A safer kitchen future.
(c) Pixabay/Pexels CC0

SCIENCE DAILY

  • July 28, 2025
  • Global Health, Uncategorized

First Safe, Hormone-Free Male Birth Control Pill Clears Safety Trial

A new non‑hormonal fully reversable oral contraceptive for men has passed its first human safety trial with no side effects on hormones, heart rate, libido or mood - what female contraceptives are yet to achieve. This breakthrough opens the door to equitable birth control choices.
(c) Deon Black/Unsplash CC0

MEDICAL XPRESS

  • July 28, 2025
  • Global Health, Uncategorized

Dali‑Style Micro‑naps Spark Creativity, Help Problem-Solving

Scientists confirm what Dalí and Edison intuited: brief micro‑naps in sleep‑onset state N1 boost creative insight. In tests inspired by their “key over plate” method, people solved puzzles far more often than those who stayed awake or slept deeper. A low‑effort path to inspiration.
(c) Cup of Couple/Pexels CC0

EL PAIS

  • July 28, 2025
  • Social Progress, Uncategorized

UK Rail Operators Pledge to End Violence Against Women and Girls

In a landmark move, 16 UK train companies have signed a pledge to tackle harassment and violence against women and girls across the rail network. The commitment includes staff training, safer stations, and a national campaign to foster respectful, safe travel for all.
(c) Jay Basha/Unsplash CC0

GLOBAL RAILWAY REVIEW

  • July 28, 2025
  • social justice, Uncategorized

Police Lethal Force in US Drops 24% from 2021 to 2023, Data Shows

The SPOTLITE database reveals a 24% decline in documented lethal‑force incidents in the US between 2021 and 2023—the lowest annual figures since 2015. Open data now enables communities to track progress and push for reform grounded in evidence and accountability.
(c) AJ Colores/Unsplash CC0

PHYS

  • July 28, 2025
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