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A mosque in Bradford, England, is leading a health revolution by hosting dedicated pilates sessions for men to improve their physical and mental wellbeing. These popular classes offer a welcoming space for all ages to build strength and lasting bonds, showing how community hubs can foster vitality and

Mosque visitors in Bradford find fitness and friendship through pilates

Mosque visitors in Bradford find fitness and friendship through pilates

Mosque visitors in Bradford find fitness and friendship through pilates

December 9, 2025

Short bursts of activity may add years to your life

New research shows that just a few brisk minutes a day — climbing stairs, walking fast, doing chores or gardening — can cut the risk of premature death by up to 40 %, and reduce heart-disease risk by nearly half. These small, natural bursts of movement may become one of the simplest keys to long-lasting health.

(c) Maxim Goncharenok

December 9, 2025

India’s bold pilot pays women for decades of hidden housework

In 12 Indian states, 118 million adult women now receive monthly unconditional cash transfers — a groundbreaking social experiment that recognises the value of unpaid domestic work. Many report the money helps with medicines, groceries or children’s school fees, giving households financial stability and women new economic agency.

(c) Supratik Sahis

December 9, 2025

White storks will return to London after 600 years

In 2026, captive-bred white storks will be introduced at Eastbrookend Country Park in Dagenham — the first breeding colony in London since the species vanished in the 1400s. Alongside plans to bring back beavers in 2027, the project aims to restore wetlands, boost biodiversity and reconnect city residents with nature.

(c) Georg Wietschorke

December 7, 2025

Scimitar-horned oryx returns to Sahara after extinction in the wild

Captive-bred Scimitar‑horned oryx have been reintroduced to a protected reserve in Chad, recreating a free-roaming wild population. Once declared extinct in the wild, they now roam again — helping restore fragile desert ecosystems and offering real hope that extinction can be reversed.

(c) Alan J. Hendry

December 7, 2025

Wild beaver returns to Norfolk after 400-year absence

December 7, 2025

People everywhere are joining “scream clubs” — and many say it really helps

Across cities from Chicago to London, groups now gather to scream together in public parks, following breathwork and shared intention. Participants describe feeling lighter, calmer or relieved — a simple, free-to-join outlet for stress, tension and pent-up emotion that resonates with growing numbers.

(c) Tom Morbey

December 7, 2025

Daily step count may help spot early Parkinson’s risk

A new study from the Big Data Institute and Nuffield Department of Population Health shows that people averaging over ~12 ,300 steps a day had a 59 % lower chance of being diagnosed later with Parkinson’s disease compared with those walking under ~6,300 steps. Each extra 1,000 daily steps corresponded to an 8 % risk reduction — a simple, measurable clue that may help identify the disease early.

(c) Pixabay

December 7, 2025

Nordic communities show how to thrive even in the darkest months

Despite long cold winters and limited daylight, people in the Nordic region use routines, morning light therapy, and social rhythms to keep their energy and mood steady all winter long. Experts say consistent sleep, social time, light exposure, and movement can ease winter fatigue — a practical guide to staying well until spring

(c) Sébastien Goldberg

December 2, 2025

A breakthrough in the fight against HIV: new antibody blocks nearly all variants

Researchers at the University of Cologne have discovered a powerful antibody — 04_A06 — that neutralizes around 98.5 % of over 300 tested HIV strains. In lab experiments the antibody reduced viral load to undetectable levels — a major step toward broad-spectrum therapies for prevention and treatment worldwide.

(c) Antirudh

December 2, 2025

UK freezes rail fares for first time in 30 years — a win for commuters

For the first time in three decades, the UK government will keep regulated rail fares unchanged — covering season tickets, peak-time and off-peak journeys. Millions of passengers stand to save over £300 a year on major routes, easing living costs and making daily travel more affordable.

(c) Ehsan Madadi

December 2, 2025

Spent coffee grounds turn concrete cleaner and stronger

Researchers at RMIT University created biochar from used coffee grounds, replacing part of the sand in concrete. The result: up to 30% more strength and a carbon footprint cut by up to 26%. Real-world footpath trials are already underway — waste coffee becoming sustainable infrastructure.

(c) Devin Avery

December 2, 2025

Humpback whales bounce back: global population rises from 10 000 to ~80 000

After decades near collapse, humpback whales are resurging — from an estimated 10 000 at their lowest, to around 80 000 today. Conservation efforts and the whales’ flexible feeding behavior helped them recover. Researchers now spot them almost daily in former near-deserts of the sea.

(c) Marlin Clark

December 2, 2025

Antarctic ozone hole shrinks to smallest size since 2019

Scientists monitoring the ozone layer report that the hole above Antarctica has reduced to its smallest measured size since 2019. Thanks to favourable weather and lower ozone-depleting emissions, the drop could mean a healthier atmosphere and milder ultraviolet exposure for southern latitudes — good news for people and ecosystems alike.

(c) Gatis Marcinkevics

November 29, 2025

Endangered sea turtles return in force: India’s Olive Ridleys see mass nesting surge

From near-collapse to a stunning rebound — this season India welcomed an estimated one million nests of endangered Olive Ridley sea turtle along its coasts. Volunteers, hatcheries and coastal protections combined to give these turtles a fighting chance — and the babies are now crawling into the sea.

(c) Pau Basart

November 29, 2025

New turning point: scientists say global carbon emissions could soon peak or decline

A major 2025 study finds that total global CO₂ emissions — boosted by fossil fuel use but moderated by shrinking land-use emissions — appear to be flattening. As more countries expand renewables and curb deforestation, humanity may be nearing a long-awaited emissions turning point, even if reductions have only just begun.

(c) Patrick Hendry