Science Archives - Positive News Good journalism about good things Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:33:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.positive.news/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-P.N_Icon_Navy-150x150.png Science Archives - Positive News 32 32 The energy inside: three people powering the green transition https://www.positive.news/environment/the-energy-inside-three-people-powering-the-green-transition/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:50:05 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=564291 Behind the green transition are the people whose work and lives are shaped by the winds of change

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]]> What went right this week: treating the ‘untreatable’, plus more https://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-3-of-2026/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:19:28 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=563481 Scientists treated an ‘untreatable’ eye condition, an ocean treaty entered force, and the US murder rate plummeted, plus more

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]]> Solar, reimagined: meet the bright minds pushing it into the future https://www.positive.news/environment/solar-reimagined-meet-the-bright-minds-pushing-it-into-the-future/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:35:02 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=556695 We shine a light on two individuals pushing boundaries in solar, from sunflower-inspired engineering to gamechanging perovskite science

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]]> Transforming tomorrow’s healthcare through science https://www.positive.news/society/transforming-tomorrows-healthcare-through-science/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 07:00:04 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=537954 Sian Taylor Philips is exploring how AI could transform breast cancer screening, as part of driving science-backed improvements for the NHS

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]]> ‘We want to change the way humans relate to the rest of the natural world’ https://www.positive.news/environment/we-want-to-change-the-way-humans-relate-to-the-rest-of-the-natural-world/ Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:00:25 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=534766 A new research centre is set to transform our understanding of animal feelings and the impact of human actions on them

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]]> Violinist composes music from moth flight data to highlight insect decline https://www.positive.news/science/violinist-composes-music-from-moth-flight-data-to-highlight-insect-decline/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 07:00:29 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=531765 Music and science collide in a piece of music that transforms moth flight data into a haunting tribute to these overlooked pollinators

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]]> Optimism as action: why looking on the bright side is essential to social progress https://www.positive.news/society/optimism-as-action-why-looking-on-the-bright-side-is-essential-to-social-progress/ Tue, 27 May 2025 07:00:30 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=530740 Optimism isn’t everything, but it’s seriously useful, reckons Sumit Paul-Choudhury. He draws on history and science to make his case

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]]> What’s the true secret to happiness? Scientists may be about to find out https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/whats-the-true-secret-to-happiness-scientists-may-be-about-to-find-out/ Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:23:14 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=517704 Researchers are hoping to uncover the elusive secret to happiness in the biggest study of its kind to date

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]]> Life lessons: Brian Cox on what life so far has taught him https://www.positive.news/society/life-lessons-brian-cox-on-what-life-so-far-has-taught-him/ Fri, 11 Oct 2024 11:52:40 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=497242 The renowned scientist, TV presenter and former keyboard player on black holes, perseverance and the value of humility

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]]> Scientists reveal breakthrough that could reduce need for solar farms https://www.positive.news/society/scientists-reveal-breakthrough-that-could-reduce-need-for-solar-farms/ Mon, 12 Aug 2024 11:36:39 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=489551 The innovation in solar technology could deliver sustainable power from everyday objects

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