Science Archives - Positive News

What went right in 2023: the top 25 good news stories of the year

Gavin Haines — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:24:58 +0000

The ‘golden age of medicine’ arrived, animals returned from the brink, the renewables juggernaut gathered pace, plus more

Prof Michael Mann — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 15:37:25 +0000

He famously disproved climate deniers. But he’s no subscriber to climate doom. Prof Michael Mann on why we should be hopeful

Sally Howard — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 08:26:55 +0000

From the rediscovery of a ‘forgotten organ’ to potential cures for cancers, Alzheimer’s and HIV, this is a bold new era for medicine

Gavin Haines — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 10:34:05 +0000

Humans are hardwired to repeat their mistakes. The good news is there’s something we can do about it

Robin Eveleigh — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 10:14:04 +0000

You may have heard about the seed vault that preserves crops. Now scientists are launching one for poo. Here’s why

Gavin Haines — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 12:03:49 +0000

Time is running out, but we can still turn things around. A summary of the IPCC report, by two of its authors

Robin Eveleigh — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 11:14:21 +0000

Protein made from thin air? Slaughter-free chicken? It might sound too good to be true, but it’s coming to a dinner table near you

Gavin Haines — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 11:50:36 +0000

Global efforts to repair the ozone layer are on course to succeed, according to the UN. The news has positive implications for the climate

Gavin Haines — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 17:21:10 +0000

There were seismic shifts in energy, major medical advances, animal comebacks, four-day week trials, a night train revival, plus much more

Abby Young-Powell — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 13:00:07 +0000

What can we do to help us stay healthy as we head into autumn? We asked some health experts. This is what they had to say