I find it amazing that space is better explored than our oceans and the deep sea. One thing is certain: the deep sea holds numerous mineral resources that various companies and governments claim—often without fully understanding the consequences. To strengthen ocean protection, the UN Ocean Conference 2025 was held, bringing some small rays of hope for marine conservation.

Unfortunately, I consumed too much bad news over the long Whitsun weekend. So I was all the more looking forward to some good news today – luckily there was some that we would like to share with you: According to the “only yes means yes” principle, sex in Norway will in future only be considered consensual if all parties involved explicitly agree. A smart vest makes everyday life safer for blind dogs. And that’s just a small selection of the many other good news stories. We wish you a good start to the short week!

This week brings hope and progress: researchers take new steps in the fight against HIV, solar panels in the UK generate more electricity than ever before and Samoa protects large parts of its ocean. Have a good start to the weekend!

The vacation season is slowly beginning – for tourists, the anticipation of an adventure begins. For the locals, this often means stress: overcrowded beaches, traffic jams – and nobody takes nature into careful consideration. Some regions take measures to put a stop to mass tourism: On Tenerife, the daily number of visitors to the Parque Rural de Anaga nature park is limited. Hawaii is introducing a climate tax. And Ibiza is now also trying to restrict traffic – especially for vehicles used by tourists. P.S.: There are also adventures and discoveries at home.

Before you head into the weekend, here’s your dose of good news from around the world: Oceans, forests, and puffins are getting the protection they deserve – and so are children’s lungs in France. From innovative firefighting tools in California to legal action for climate justice, this week proves that smart ideas and bold action can make a real difference.

One of my absolute favorite places is the Netherlands – and now there’s yet another reason to visit. Because a new museum has opened in Rotterdam, the “Fenix”. It tells the stories of people with a migrant backgrounds through works of art, photographs and personal objects. What a nice idea to give people visibility in this way.

We’re kicking off the new week with good news from around the world: In the US an infant with the rare disease CPS1 deficiency has been successfully treated with gene therapy for the first time. In Brazil, deforestation dropped by a third in 2024 compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, Guyana has adopted stricter laws against oil pollution. And there’s plenty more good news to come – take a look. Have a great week!

One of my biggest worries as my grandparents got older was that they might fall in their her apartment. No one would notice. Now researchers have developed a robot with gripping arms to prevent such accidents. It can pick people up, carry them and bring them back into a natural position, such as sitting.

Today we talk about a framework published by the World Bank for more transparency in its funded projects, a basic income that supports artists in the US state of Minnesota, and the first wildlife bridge in Malaysia that allows langurs to cross the road safely. Enjoy reading!

May 8, 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of Nazi rule. We would also like to take this day as an opportunity to show how important a culture of remembrance is. In a news article, you can find out what contemporary remembrance work can look like. As Remembrance Day is a public holiday in Berlin, we are taking a short break. We’ll be back with a full load of good news on Monday.

The vacation season is starting again. One persons’s joy, another persons’s sorrow: many cities, islands and coasts are affected by mass tourism – not good for the local community and the environment. Now Hawaii wants to introduce a levy on overnight hotel stays and cruise ships that will go towards environmental protection on the island. A small reminder that a vacation at home can also be nice.

It’s only May, but summer is arriving earlier in Europe — with recent temperatures reaching up to 29°C. As heat-related deaths rise, a project in India is exploring how “cool roofs” can reduce indoor temperatures without air conditioning. Stay hydrated.

Today, you can expect good news from research: initial tests of a male contraceptive gel on patients are promising. Also, scientists around the world want to make health data more accessible. And a study shows that adolescents who sleep more are mentally fitter. With this in mind, stay healthy!

Before we take a short Easter break, we have some good news from around the world: a new Alzheimer’s drug has been approved in the EU for the first time to slow down the progression of the disease in its early stages. In London, human remains of Indigenous people were returned to Australia. A new species of perch has been discovered in the Gulf of Mexico. And much more, but read for yourself. With this in mind: Happy Holidays!