What went right this week: the good news that matters
A ‘global milestone’ for people and planet, plummeting terrorism rates, and the dawn of round-the-clock solar, plus more
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Bright idea shines hope on struggling pollinators
Red light therapy has long been used by humans to improve skin, slow ageing and soothe muscle. Could it help bees too?
Conservation Environment Science
How to appreciate art slowly – and why doing so is good for you
In an age of scrolling and speed, we’ve forgotten how to truly see art. Can the ‘slow looking’ movement reclaim our attention?
Arts Lifestyle Wellbeing
Five ways to turn eco-anxiety into something positive
Feeling stuck in climate anxiety? These five small actions can help you feel more grounded, connected, and purposeful
Environment Lifestyle Wellbeing
‘London still makes things, and the people who make them matter’
A new photo series pays homage to the craftspeople of the Old Kent Road, who make beautiful objects by hand
Culture Lifestyle Society
What went right this week: a 'breakthrough' for migratory species, plus more
A ‘breakthrough’ for migratory species, Africa’s road safety ‘milestone’ and a quantum leap for solar, plus more
Conservation Energy Environment Health Society
The generosity experiment
A social experiment is giving away half a million dollars to fund acts of kindness globally – it’s already having a positive impact
Lifestyle Society Wellbeing
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End the endless scroll: seven ways to take back control of your digital life
Addiction is a feature of digital platforms, not a bug, a US court has ruled. Here’s how to take back control from the algorithm
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Life lessons: Rick Astley on what life so far has taught him
The English singer-songwriter on appreciating good fortune, the benefits of stoicism, and being a trucker in another life
Culture Society
‘People want a different vision of society’: London’s march for unity draws thousands
A major protest saw demonstrators take to the streets of London on Saturday to stand up against hatred, division and racism
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Amid an energy crisis, the renewables juggernaut gathers pace
The collapse in the cost of renewables offers a stark contrast to skyrocketing fossil fuel prices – and a cause for optimism
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Teen leaders take on child marriage in Bangladesh
Child marriage is a persistent challenge in Bangladesh, but a project to tackle the practice has shown promise
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