Greece is creating two new marine parks, reaching its 2030 ocean goals early
Greece is making a big splash in ocean conservation with the announcement of two brand-new national marine parks in the stunning Ionian and South Aegean Seas.
Gary Sinise treated over 1,000 kids of fallen heroes to a free day at Disneyland
Gary Sinise is best known for unforgettable roles like George Milton in Of Mice and Men and Lieutenant Dan Taylor in Forrest Gump, but it’s his work off-screen that’s truly captured hearts around the world.
Senegal and Brunei have become the latest nations to defeat trachoma
Senegal has reached a remarkable public health milestone. On 15 July 2025, the World Health Organization officially validated Senegal as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. The country is now the ninth in Africa and the 25th in the world to achieve this status.
For the first time in more than 100 years, pine martens have bred in south-west England
For the first time in over 100 years, pine martens have been born in Devon. This marks a major milestone for wildlife conservation in the region and offers a powerful sign of hope for the return of native species across the South West.
India sent its first astronaut into space after 41 years
India is celebrating a proud moment. After more than four decades, an Indian has once again ventured into space. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has lifted off on the Axiom-4 mission, joining an international crew headed for the International Space Station.
Sunlight has generated more electricity in Europe than any other source
June 2025 was a landmark moment for Europe’s energy landscape. For the first time ever, solar power became the leading source of electricity across the European Union.
DCU’s new Superman film has helped increase interest in dog adoption by 500%
Who says superheroes wear capes? Sometimes, they’ve got four legs, a wagging tail, and an appetite for justice… and maybe your shoes.
Germany is now turning sewage into shipping fuel
What if the wastewater we flush away could become a clean, renewable energy source? It might sound far fetched, but in a groundbreaking move, scientists in Germany are turning sewage into fuel, helping pave the way for a more sustainable future.
Finland’s last coal-fired power plant has now closed for good
Finland shuts the door on coal for good four years ahead of schedule and wind power is taking over.
The US has approved at-home tests for STDs
In a groundbreaking move that could revolutionize how women approach sexual health, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first ever over the counter home test for three common sexually transmitted infections: chlamydia, gonorrhoea, and trichomoniasis.