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Suecia planea prohibir los PFAS en productos de consumo como ropa, cosméticos, utensilios de cocina, impermeabilizantes y ceras de esquí desde el 1 de enero de 2028. La medida nacional avanzaría antes que las normas más amplias de la UE sobre químicos vinculados a cánceres, fertilidad y sistema inmune.

Suecia planea prohibir los PFAS en productos cotidianos

Suecia planea prohibir los PFAS en productos cotidianos

29 de julio de 2026

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Suecia planea prohibir los PFAS en productos cotidianos

9 de marzo de 2026

Croacia se declara libre de minas después de 30 años

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 de marzo de 2026

La gente está cambiando los teléfonos inteligentes por manualidades

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 de marzo de 2026

La amabilidad diaria mejora la salud y fortalece la sociedad

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 de marzo de 2026

PetPhone permite que las mascotas se comuniquen con su dueño

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 de marzo de 2026

Hawái pionera embalaje sostenible con nueva tinta a base de algas

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 de marzo de 2026

Desierto de California florece con un superbloom excepcional

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 de marzo de 2026

Descubren nueva especie de molusco antiguo en Corea del Sur

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 de marzo de 2026

Sillín de bicicleta compostable hecho de madera y micelio

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 de marzo de 2026

Sudáfrica aspira a producir localmente una medicina preventiva del VIH

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 de marzo de 2026

Estudio: el envejecimiento puede significar una mejora, según actitud

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 de marzo de 2026

Fármacos para adelgazar prometen tratar las adicciones

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 de marzo de 2026

Especies dadas por extintas reaparecen en Papúa Occidental

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.

4 de marzo de 2026

Nueva ruta de 109 km abre el corazón de las Rocosas canadienses

The spectacular new GDT High Rock Trail is opening up the heart of the Canadian Rockies, offering a sustainable path through Alberta and British Columbia. By utilizing old forestry roads and scenic ridges, this trail protects fragile alpine meadows while allowing hikers to experience the wild beauty of North America safely.

4 de marzo de 2026

China transforma el desierto en un sumidero de carbono vital

China’s Taklamakan Desert is experiencing a natural revival after decades of dedicated ecological engineering. By planting 66 billion trees, this once hyperarid region now shows rising vegetation levels and seasonal carbon uptake, proving that even the most extreme drylands can be revitalized to help balance our global climate.

4 de marzo de 2026

Aves silvestres enseñan su canto ancestral a ejemplares de zoo

Scientists in Australia are successfully restoring the complex melodies of the endangered regent honeyeater by pairing zoo-bred birds with wild-born mentors. This clever tutoring ensures young males master the intricate calls necessary for attracting mates before release. This melodic revival secures the cultural heritage and future of the species.

4 de marzo de 2026

Washington protege la privacidad con ley contra microchips

The bill, which has passed through the House and Senate and is on its way to become law is ahead of the actual problem, but it explicitly states that businesses “may not request, require, or coerce any employee to have a microchip implanted in the employee for any reason".

4 de marzo de 2026

Glasgow crea vibrantes refugios de flores para sus mariposas

A creative partnership between Glasgow City Council and Butterfly Conservation is transforming urban spaces into dozens of thriving wild meadows. This two-year initiative across Scotland's largest city revitalizes local ecosystems to support butterflies and moths. By restoring natural habitats, the project invites residents to connect with and protect wildlife.

4 de marzo de 2026

El festival Holi: el triunfo de lo bueno sobre lo malo

Celebrated today in India, Nepal, and other South Asian nations, and across the global diaspora, the vibrant Hindu festival, known for its flying colors, welcomes spring with a joyous and profound celebration of love, symbolising rebirth and rejuvenation – a time to embrace positivity and release negative energies.