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on could deliver jobs boom Investing in net zero emissions could create millions of good-quality jobs in the UK, a new report showed. The analysis by think tank Autonomy estimated that 1.82 million jobs could be created by 2030, and 2.65 million by 2040 through government action on the climate crisis. “This climate plan builds… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

nt-weight: 400;”> recently announced the launch of a new initiative tailored for the ocean economy. The Science Based Targets Network, which falls under the Climate Action Network, has introduced a way for ocean industries to set science-based targets that align with the goals of the Paris Agreement. “The natural climate solutions and sustainable fisheries we… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

Researchers have discovered a groundbreaking road surface material that has the ability to repair itself, taking cues from nature. Potholes have long been a nuisance for drivers and a dangerous threat to cyclists, but this new ‘self-healing’ asphalt could eliminate them entirely. The innovative material, developed by an international team of scientists from King’s College… Continue reading Researchers put the UK’s pothole problem on the road to recovery

s of wrongful imprisonment, and she continues to campaign for criminal justice reform. “To this day, I feel like I’m one voice against a chorus,” Knox reflects, “but I’m learning that my voice does matter. It is meaningful to me, and it can connect with others, giving them hope.” The story of Amanda Knox showcases… Continue reading ‘I created my own freedom’: Amanda Knox on resilience, courage and the capacity to forgive

In an ambitious endeavor to uncover the mysteries of happiness, researchers are embarking on the largest study of its kind to date. The Global Happiness Megastudy aims to recruit participants from around the world to identify techniques and interventions that can elevate one’s spirits. Harry Clelland, a postdoctoral research fellow at Hungary’s ELTE University and… Continue reading What’s the true secret to happiness? Scientists may be about to find out

class=”tiled__gallery__margin”> About the photographer Safia Shakarchi’s photography is guided by an interest in sustainability and the waste of food. A photograph is taken before a dish is served, emphasising the beauty of the untouched food. Back to top Positive News Contact us About us Privacy policy Positive News Magazine Subscribe Back issues More about constructive… Continue reading Plates London becomes first UK vegan restaurant to win a Michelin star

Microsoft has unveiled a revolutionary quantum chip that has the potential to pave the way for incredibly powerful computers capable of solving complex industrial and societal issues. At the core of Microsoft’s Majorana 1 chip lies the world’s first ‘topoconductor’, which can generate a new state of matter that is neither solid, liquid, nor gas.… Continue reading Microsoft unveils breakthrough chip, promising quantum computers in ‘years not decades’

John McFall, a British Paralympian and orthopaedic surgeon, has made history by becoming the first astronaut with a physical disability to be approved for a mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Despite losing his right leg in a motorbike accident at 19 years old, McFall excelled in running, winning multiple medals for Great Britain.… Continue reading First astronaut with a disability cleared for space station mission

The University of York offers a safe haven for scholars and human rights defenders from around the world through its 15-year commitment to providing international scholars with a safe place to learn and the confidence to bring their newfound skills to bear on the world stage. Its Sanctuary Fund, which celebrates its second anniversary in… Continue reading The university that became a sanctuary for hope

ated meat pet food, comes in two flavours and is made from cells grown in a bioreactor. The production process is more environmentally friendly than traditional meat production, as it requires less land, water and energy. The treats were created by Hoxton Farms, a spin-out from the University of Oxford, with the mission of reducing… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters