Author: Robin Eveleigh

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

A Ukrainian composer has transformed an unexploded Russian missile that fell onto his homeland into a musical instrument that emits a haunting, metallic, and funereal sound. Roman Hryhoriv, a celebrated composer in Ukraine, had its explosive contents removed and replaced with cello strings. The creation of the instrument, called “Hell’s Arrow Voice,” and the accompanying… Continue reading Deadly Russian rocket is transformed into musical instrument of hope

A team of 40 researchers from the department of physics at Oxford University has created a new flexible coating that could help reduce the need for bulky traditional solar panels. The coating is made from a mineral called perovskite and is thin enough to be applied to everyday objects. The versatile cells could potentially be… Continue reading Scientists reveal breakthrough that could reduce need for solar farms