Category: Positive News

The Fairphone 6 introduces a new mindful mode that allows users to escape the constant notifications and find a better balance in the digital world. Gone are the days of button-heavy mobile phones from the mid-1990s, as touchscreens took over the market. However, the Fairphone company is bringing back buttons with a purpose, aiming to… Continue reading Push to unplug: the smartphone that helps people avoid digital overload

UK government pledges to upgrade all homes by 2050 The UK government has pledged to upgrade every home in the country to meet modern energy efficiency standards by 2050. The plan was announced by housing secretary Michael Gove, who said that the initiative would help to tackle fuel poverty and reduce carbon emissions. It is… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

A stunning display of art adorned the sandy shores of Cornwall this week, as a colossal 100-meter long octopus emerged from the grains. The spectacle captivated beachgoers at Watergate Bay before being washed away by the incoming tide, leaving only memories of its intricate design. Crafted by the talented artists at Sand In Your Eye,… Continue reading Giant sand octopus makes a splash on English beach

Renowned comedian, who is now 44 years old, shares insights on his journey through heart failure, strokes, leadership, and the importance of tolerance. His routine includes a rigorous 90-minute workout at the gym each morning, skipping breakfast and caffeine until later in the day. Reflecting on a harrowing experience in 2019 in Dubai, where he… Continue reading Life Lessons: Emmanuel Sonubi on what life so far has taught him

Engineer Matt Andrews describes his experience installing solar panels on the Sea Life Scarborough building as “like kitesurfing on a roof.” The unique pyramid-shaped aquarium presented an engineering challenge due to its shape and significance to the local community. Andrews and his team faced public scrutiny and pressure to ensure a perfect installation on such… Continue reading Shining examples: the renewable engineering marvels reshaping skylines

e the 205th anniversary of the book’s publication. There’s also a whole range of children’s events connected to creativity, including how to repair toys and write a story. Read the full article on Positive News here: Read More

dented richness and detail of UK Biobank’s imaging data provides a unique opportunity to understand the causes of diseases and to identify new and better ways to prevent and treat them,” said UK Biobank’s principal imaging scientist, Jim Ffytche.. Image: iStock Read the full article on Positive News here: Read More

In Paris, residents are once again taking a dip in the Seine River after years of extensive clean-up efforts. The city’s iconic river is now swim-friendly for the first time in over a century, thanks to a significant overhaul of the sewage system that was proposed back in the 1980s. Lifeguards are overseeing swimmers in… Continue reading Urban swimming: six European cities that revived river bathing

People were asked to share their thoughts on what abundance means to them, and the responses varied from love to connection to art. One person shared how abundance, to them, represents the overwhelming support and care they received after becoming disabled. They emphasized the importance of the love shown by family and friends during difficult… Continue reading What abundance means to you

th a statue in nearby Victoria Tower Gardens in 1930, Fawcett, leader of the non-violent National Union of Women’s Suffrage Societies, had to wait until 2018 for her moment. The statue depicts her at 50, the age she was when the NUWSS was founded. She stands casually, using a sign reading “Courage Calls to Courage… Continue reading Monuments of change: London’s statues honouring remarkable women