Coral Bleaching Reversed at Record Speed Using New Stanford Method: ‘Not a Lost Cause, at All’
Coral bleaching reversed at record speed using new Stanford method; full recovery in seven weeks.
Good news for Sunday, 18 October 2026
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Brazil has approved an end to the six day workweek, giving workers two paid days off each week without cuts to salary. Standard hours will fall from 44 to 40 a week in stages, giving people more time for family, rest and life outside work.
Brazil ends six-day workweek, giving workers two paid days off.
Swiss government aims to open up voting to people with mental disabilities
Swiss government plans to allow voting for people with mental disabilities.
India adds 6.6 GW of rooftop solar in H1,up 136% compared to the 2.8 GW installed in H1 2025
India added 6.6 GW rooftop solar in H1, up 136% from 2.8 GW in H1 2025.
Kerala Is Placing Trained Green Marshals at Tourist Spots to Help Solo Women Travellers Feel Safer
Kerala places trained green marshals at tourist spots to help solo women travelers feel safer.
2 Researchers Built a Pond for Thirsty Wildlife & Ended up Filming Goa’s First Leopard Cat Footage
Researchers build pond for wildlife, film Goa’s first leopard cat footage.
‘I Wanted To Contribute Differently’: Doctor Quits Job To Help 100+ NGOs Find Funds & Volunteers
Doctor quits job to help over 100 NGOs find funds and volunteers.
An Extinct Crocodilian’s Skull Was Found in the Rocks That Built the Sphinx, and it’s Also Missing its Nose
Extinct crocodilian skull found in Sphinx construction rocks.
Gen X and Boomer women who refuse to retire alone are turning to the ‘Golden Girls’ retirement plan
Gen X and Boomer women refusing to retire alone adopt the ‘Golden Girls’ retirement plan.
Scientists found a sneaky physical tell that reveals when someone finds you attractive
Scientists discovered a physical cue indicating when someone finds you attractive.