In a major win for animal welfare, Washington State has just passed a new law banning the use of exotic animals. Get all the details on today’s What’s Right!
What's Right: Lab-Grown Human Teeth – A Smile-Worthy Breakthrough
In a remarkable leap for dental science, researchers have successfully grown human teeth in a laboratory setting for the first time. Get all the details on today’s What’s Right!
What’s Right: A Breakthrough in Breast Cancer Treatment
In a significant advancement for women's health, the NHS in England and Wales will now offer a groundbreaking oral treatment for advanced breast cancer patients. Get all the details on today's What's Right!
What’s Right: Free Childcare Lifts Families Out of Poverty
In a groundbreaking move, New Mexico became the first U.S. state to offer free childcare to most families. Get all the details on today’s What’s Right!
What's Right: A Woman’s Nose Inspires a Breakthrough in Parkinson’s Detection
A former nurse from the UK, is aiding in the development of a groundbreaking swab test for early Parkinson’s disease detection. Get all the details on today’s What’s Right!
What's Right: A Victory for Press Freedom
In a significant win for press freedom, a federal judge has ordered the White House to restore the Associated Press's (AP) access to presidential events. Get all the details on today’s What’s Right!
What’s Right: Clean Energy is Taking Over
Clean Energy is Taking Over with highest share since the 1940s. Whilst Luxembourg still has work to do, the dynamic seems on the right path. Get all the details on today’s What’s Right !
What’s Right: Reducing Plastic Waste in Australia’s Coastal Cities
Plastic Pollution along Australian coastlines decreases by 39 per cent. Get all the details on today’s What’s Right !
What's Right: "Social Prescribing" instead of Medicine
A new EU research initiative, Social Prescribing EU, is exploring how non-medical support like art classes and fitness groups can improve health, reduce isolation, and strengthen community connections for vulnerable groups.
Women in STEM: ESRIC Director Kathryn Halder on the Space Resources sector
Katherine Halder leads Luxembourg’s bold space mining efforts while pushing for gender equality in STEM. She shares her unusual career path and how her team reached gender balance in research.
What's Right: Shingles Vaccines reduces risk of dementia
Researchers from Wales have found strong evidence that the shingles vaccine might reduce the risk of developing dementia. Get all the details on today’s What’s Right !
What's Right: Breakthrough allows people to speak again
A major breakthrough in brain-computer interface tech now gives people with severe paralysis the ability to speak again. Get all the details on today’s What’s Right
What’s Right: Emergency contraception free across all England
England is making free morning-after pills available for free at pharmacies across the entire country, ending regional disparities in access. Get all the details on today’s what’s right with the world.
What's Right: Free chickens against food waste
Several towns in France and Belgium have started handing out free chickens to residents. The French city of Colmar launched the initiative in 2015 to reduce food waste. Get all the details on today`s "What`s Right with the world."
What's Right: Renewable Energy Breaking Records
2024 was a record year for the installation of renewable energy around the world. 92.5% of all new electricity brought online came from clean energy sources, most notably solar and wind power. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".
What's Right: New Zealand on Track for 100% Renewable Electricity
The New Zealand Electricity Authority predicts that by 2040, 100% of their electricity grid will come from renewable energy, a potentially historic milestone. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".
What's Right: Healthy Oceans Despite Overfishing
Despite decades of overfishing, Southeast Asia’s fishing ecosystem has remained consistently healthy, according to a new study out of Hokkaido University in Japan. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".
What's Right: Parisians vote for more pedestrian streets
Paris votes to pedestrianize 500 streets, cutting cars and adding green spaces. Despite 66% approval, turnout was just 4%, sparking debate. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".
What's Right: Iceland's 4-Day Work Week Successful
The introduction of a 4-day workweek in Iceland in 2019 has proven to be successful nearly six years later. Productivity has remained stable, even increasing in some industries and almost all workers have reported better mental health and less stress. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".
What's Right: Lowest UK Emissions Since 1872
The United Kingdom’s 2024 emissions fell to their lowest level since 1872. While the pace of emissions cuts would need to accelerate a little bit to reach the UK’s net-zero goal for 2050, this is a promising sign in the fight against climate change. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".