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Fairphone’s Gen 6+ is designed so owners can replace 12 parts with one included screwdriver, including the battery, screen, cameras and USB-C port. The $650 phone, now entering the US market, will receive software updates and spare parts through 2033, though its modular design is thicker and only IP55

There’s a fully self-repairable smartphone coming to the market

There’s a fully self-repairable smartphone coming to the market

09.09.2026

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There’s a fully self-repairable smartphone coming to the market

27.04.2026

Billie Eilish’s world tour raised millions and kept 103,620 bottles from landfills

Her 14-month Hit Me Hard and Soft tour across 15 countries set a new standard for sustainable touring: reusable bottles, recycled merch, plant-based food at venues, 27 food drives feeding over 4,000 people, and funding for 102 nonprofits and 19 climate projects. Over 30 venues launched lasting environmental initiatives as a direct result.

27.04.2026

Tanzania’s traditional plant-based diet rivals the world’s healthiest

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27.04.2026

40 years on, Chernobyl’s exclusion zone is now a wildlife haven

Four decades after the 1986 nuclear disaster in Ukraine, the Chernobyl exclusion zone has become one of Europe's largest nature reserves, covering over 4,500 km². Wolves, lynx, moose, brown bears — absent for over a century — and even Przewalski's horses now roam freely on contaminated land that is too dangerous for human life.

27.04.2026

Wool-based keratin repairs bones better than the current gold standard

Researchers have successfully extracted keratin from wool and used it to regenerate bone in a living animal. The wool-based scaffolds produced bone that was more organized and structurally sound than collagen, the long-standing benchmark. Wool is often a by-product of farming, making the material both renewable and scalable.

27.04.2026

Paris startup Meet My Mama turns home cooks into catering entrepreneurs

Founded nearly eight years ago, Paris-based Meet My Mama trains women with overlooked culinary talent in both cooking skills and business fundamentals, then connects them to real contracts. Around 80 women have launched their own catering businesses through the platform, supplying over 600 high-end events a year.

24.04.2026

Older adults who vote live significantly longer, study finds

A University of Pennsylvania study tracked older adults who voted in the 2008 U.S. presidential election and found they had a significantly reduced risk of dying over the following 5, 10, and 15 years, with those in poorer health benefiting most. The effect held whether people voted in person or by mail, regardless of who they voted for.

24.04.2026

Sweden’s clothing swaps turn fashion waste into a social movement

Since 2010, Sweden has held annual clothing swap events organized by the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation, with on-site tailors that help repair and fit clothes on the spot. By now, they are a nationwide movement. Last year alone, 140,000 people attended 140 events and took home over 44,000 pre-owned items.

24.04.2026

A 30-minute sauna session boosts your infection-fighting cells

Finnish research shows that a single 30-minute sauna session increases the number of white blood cells circulating in the bloodstream, quickly mobilizing the body's defenses and keeping the immune system alert. The effect mirrors the immune response triggered by exercise.

24.04.2026

Record 372 humpback whales spotted off South Africa in two days

Wildlife photographers Monique and Chris Fallows identified 372 individual humpback whales off South Africa's west coast over just two days last December — most of them never photographed before. Southern Hemisphere populations have grown by up to 12% per year since the whaling moratorium. Scientists say: "This is a population rebounding."

24.04.2026

Berlin Zoo leads the way with tailored tours for people with dementia

Cultural institutions worldwide are adding barrier-free tours — sign-language guides, touch-based events, autism-friendly programs — and now dementia-specific visits. In Berlin, slow-paced small-group tours are offered at the zoo, the Museum of Natural History, and Charlottenburg Palace, keeping them calm, focused, and sensory-rich.

24.04.2026

Moringa seeds filter microplastics from drinking water

Brazilian researchers have shown that a saline extract from moringa seeds — a plant native to India and common across the tropics — removes microplastics from water as effectively as aluminum sulfate, the chemical widely used in treatment plants. In alkaline water, moringa performed even better, and the extract can be prepared at home, making it a viable solution for rural communities worldwide.

22.04.2026

A walk in the rain brightens your mood and sharpens your mind

New insights show that spending time outdoors in the rain can lift mood and support brain function. Cooler air, sensory stimulation and a break from routine help boost alertness, while natural light and movement contribute to improved mental clarity and emotional balance.

22.04.2026

France to reimburse reusable menstrual products for young women

France is set to reimburse reusable menstrual products for young women, making sustainable options like menstrual cups and washable pads more accessible. The nationwide measure aims to reduce costs, cut waste, and support menstrual health, with reimbursements expected through the public healthcare system.

22.04.2026

Electric car sales rise across Europe as fuel prices soar

Recent data shows EV demand continuing to grow in mainland Europe. In March alone, 224,000 new EVs were registered, while petrol car sales declined, reflecting a steady transition toward cleaner transport. Expanding charging networks, policy support, and falling battery costs are helping more drivers switch.

22.04.2026

Aspirin shows new potential to slow cancer spread, study finds

New research indicates that aspirin helps the immune system target and limit the spread of certain cancers. Scientists found it can interfere with mechanisms tumors use to evade immune attack, pointing to a widely available drug as a potential low-budget addition to future cancer treatments.

22.04.2026

EU court rules Hungary breached rights with LGBTQ law

Europe’s top court has ruled that Hungary’s 2021 law restricting LGBTQ-related content violates EU law, marking a clear legal stance on equal rights across the bloc. The decision strengthens protections for LGBTQ people and sets a precedent for how member states must uphold fundamental freedoms.

22.04.2026

New ‘gas battery’ turns air pollution into usable electricity

Carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies have gained attention, but existing systems typically require substantial energy input. A fundamentally new mechanism overcomes this limitation by directly converting the physicochemical energy generated during gas adsorption into electricity, storing energy in the process.

20.04.2026

Solar panels help grow tomatoes while saving water and energy

Using agrovoltaic systems and reduced irrigation, the approach lowers water use while maintaining efficient yields. Solar panels reduce evaporation by providing shade, and help plants cope with heat, allowing land to produce both food and clean energy at the same time.