Category: Positive News

Cenia Elizabeth Muñoz and her spouse, Angel, were afraid of becoming mere statistics of the widespread gang violence in their native El Salvador. They would switch off their lights every evening and hide from the gang members that operated nearby their house, as their lives were always at risk. Eventually, they fled the country and… Continue reading Life after: Escaping gang violence

Podcasts are a popular medium to stimulate human imagination, and can be accessed easily on the go. Listening to auditory input can also reduce stress and boost mental wellbeing. However, it can be difficult to identify the best podcasts among the avalanche of options available. Here are the top 10 podcasts including the recently-launched Positive… Continue reading 10 podcasts that are changing the world for the better

It’s been a good week for positive news, from the revival of Scotland’s rainforests to advancements in AI technology improving heart health. Here’s what you need to know: Scotland’s rainforests have received a boost thanks to a project collecting 2.2 million rare native seeds. The three-year project aims to grow 1.5 million native trees from… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news you should know about

The annual Portrait of Humanity award has released its shortlist, showcasing a range of emotional and profound images of our society. These images are said to capture the strength and beauty of humanity, and are a testament to the resilience of local communities even in the face of great adversity. This year’s competition features moments… Continue reading Portrait of Humanity: moving photos of beauty and resilience

Shalina Patel, a National Teaching Award-winning teacher, has written a book called The History Lessons, which celebrates hidden histories often overlooked in school history classes. The book takes a fresh look at established narratives and addresses uncomfortable truths about colonialism and Britain’s role in the slave trade. Patel uses a whistlestop tour of history to… Continue reading Teacher’s tome plugs the gaps from our collective history books

A new botany project is allowing gamers to step away from their screens and connect with nature in a tangible way. Dubbed Seed Saga, the pilot programme key element lies in the ability of gamers to cultivate plants that they may have encountered in their favourite video games. Guild Wars, a popular roleplaying game widely… Continue reading How the virtual world is inspiring gamers to become botanists

Positive News has launched a new podcast series that opens with six episodes exploring mental health solutions. The series, hosted by medical doctor Radha Modgil and journalist Seyi Rhodes, features interviews with people from around the world focusing on community-based and low-cost initiatives. The first episode profiles hairdressers in Ivory Coast who are becoming mental health… Continue reading Heard the good news? The Positive News Podcast has just launched

A unique type of citizen search for life after death starts this summer in English burial grounds, with citizen scientists being asked to record lichens found growing on gravestones. These slow-growing and complex lifeforms are symbiotic partnerships of algae living in filaments of fungi, and are a keystone species in many ecosystems, serving as food… Continue reading Lichen-lovers asked to spot signs of life among the dead

In this week’s lineup of good news, a new home saliva test could be a game-changer for prostate cancer detection. The test screens for small genetic changes linked to prostate cancer, outperforming the current PSA blood test, which is known to be inaccurate. Unfortunately, there’s no national screening program for prostate cancer in the UK,… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news you should know about

Sela, a Saudi Arabian events and marketing company, has worked in collaboration with Newcastle United in developing sensory technology that allows deaf fans to feel the excitement of live football matches. The technology which has been integrated into shirts converts the noise around St James’ Park into digital sound, transmitting it wirelessly to the sensory… Continue reading Newcastle United introduces ‘sound shirts’ for deaf supporters