Category: Positive News

What’s the true secret to happiness? Scientists may be about to find out

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

A masterpiece in the making? Movement aims to unite artists from every country in the world

The films, artworks and projects will be showcased at a global digital gallery, 13AM Studio, tipped to launch in February 2025. The platform is a place to buy art, watch films and documentaries, and take part in workshops and experiences led by the artists themselves. The project’s ambition is to bring together artists from every… Continue reading A masterpiece in the making? Movement aims to unite artists from every country in the world

What went right this week: the good news that matters

rtification/organic-market-report/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>report by the Soil Association revealed that sales of organic food and drink rose by 11% in 2024, reaching £3.2bn – a 45% increase on figures from 2019.  Some of the increase may be due to shoppers looking for sustainably and ethically produced food, but the report also suggests that people are increasingly… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

Culled national park deer to provide venison for local schools and foodbanks 


k Balfour at Giraffe social enterprise in Perth. Image: Helen Stewart”> This is an exciting project that will help farmers tackle a long-running problem, support the wider community, and preserve fragile habitats. There’s great potential for it to be rolled out further, and we are already looking at other areas that would benefit. Read the… Continue reading Culled national park deer to provide venison for local schools and foodbanks 


Plates London becomes first UK vegan restaurant to win a Michelin star

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 unveils breakthrough chip, promising quantum computers in ‘years not decades’

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’

First astronaut with a disability cleared for space station mission

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

Flour power: the campaign to get real bread to more people

t children eating real bread in more schools. It’s clear that the Real Bread Campaign, led by Chris Young, is making a significant impact on the way we think about and access bread. By promoting the benefits of real bread over industrial loaves, the campaign is not only supporting local bakeries but also advocating for… Continue reading Flour power: the campaign to get real bread to more people

‘Lush bread – for all.’ Placing affordable loaves where they’re most needed

A new initiative in Bristol is offering families an affordable alternative to traditional white sliced bread. The project, led by Jodie Smith, is focused on promoting wellbeing by providing an additive-free wholemeal and white loaf to the community. This unique loaf, called ‘JustBread,’ contains 15% wholemeal flour and is made without any additives. Since November… Continue reading ‘Lush bread – for all.’ Placing affordable loaves where they’re most needed