Researchers in the UK have combined volunteer-collected field data, satellite imagery, and AI to produce a detailed three-metre-resolution map of lowland heathland – one of England's rarest habitats – at a fraction of the time and cost of traditional mapping methods. #betterworld

Engineers in the UK have optimised the design of bladeless wind turbines – tall swaying masts that generate electricity through vibration rather than spinning blades. The technology operates quietly and poses no collision risk to birds. #betterworld

#GoodMorningUVa & Welcome to your #1stClueoftheWeek for our #O-HillMovienightTheme we hope you enjoyed the #QuirkFest [from there it can #OnlyGetBetter (;<)P)}... ] But this week's clues come with #Instructions for a #BetterWorld #DMGuesses More Clues tomorrow!

A Swedish nationwide study of over 7,000 patients with both Alzheimer's disease and atrial fibrillation found those taking newer-generation blood thinners showed a modestly slower rate of cognitive decline than those on older medication or no blood thinner at all. #betterworld

For the first time, in July 2026, electric and other new energy vehicles accounted for more than 60% of all car sales in China, driven by lower running costs, improved battery range, and the world's largest charging network. #betterworld

Pete Seeger relaying a message from Woody Guthrie himself upon his passing:
‘Take this music to the world, because if you do, maybe we won't have any more fascists.’

Here's to keeping on with amplifying the ongoing relay, passing it on
#woodyguthrie #relay #radio #betterworld #itsallhappening

Researchers from Monash University and The Alfred Hospital have won the 2026 Eureka Prize for proving that bacterial vaginosis – a condition affecting one in four women worldwide – is sexually transmitted, overturning decades of accepted medical thinking. #betterworld

A team led by researchers from France has used AI originally designed to detect craters on Mars to scan seafloor maps and identify 73 previously unknown underwater volcanoes – which could help advance warnings for tsunamis, eruptions, and other far-reaching impacts. #betterworld

Dear Mark,

I said we must urgently reimagine our partnerships. So, I would like to work with you on opening the door for Canada to be the first associate member of the EU.

We share one ocean, one set of values, one way of seeing the world. ...

#canada #europe #vonderleyen #markcarney #betterworld

A 13-year-old student from the USA has developed a dissolvable tablet made from peanut shells and other agricultural waste that removes nearly 94% of pesticide residue from fruit and vegetables, offering a simple, affordable way to reduce pesticide exposure that builds up in the body. #betterworld

As the USA and other Western donor nations cut back on foreign aid, Indonesia is stepping up as a proactive development partner, offering not just funding but partnership models grounded in shared experience with fellow Global South nations. #betterworld

US researchers have discovered that pot marigold flowers – billions of dollars’ worth of which are discarded each year – contain proteins similar to quinoa that can withstand heat, bind oil and water, and add a natural savoury flavour, making them a promising food ingredient. #betterworld

Engineers in the USA have developed a compact, ultra-low-power 3D camera called SpiderCam, inspired by the way jumping spiders use multiple retinal layers to judge distance by comparing subtle differences in image sharpness – using less power than a standard night light. #betterworld

Researchers in the USA have developed a cleaner, cheaper way to extract lithium from rock, and approach that could cut refining costs by more than half, making lithium deposits in Australia, the USA, and Europe more viable to process locally. #betterworld

"You must be the change you wish to see in the world."- Mahatma Gandhi #Quote #Change #BetterWorld

Researchers in the UK have successfully completed the first human safety trial of a computationally designed, needle-free vaccine targeting a broad family of coronaviruses – including COVID-19, SARS, and related bat viruses – with no serious side effects recorded. #betterworld