🌌 The Milky Way may NOT collide with Andromeda in five billion years *phew*
New study indicates that the Milky Way has a 50 percent chance of avoiding collision with the Andromeda galaxy. Previous research suggested that a collision was inevitable within 5 billion years.
⚕️ New treatment for Parkinson's enters clinical trial
Researchers have developed a cell therapy that can replace lost dopamine-producing neurons. The treatment has shown promising results in studies on primates. Clinical trials on humans have now begun.
💵 More and more Nigerians are refusing bribes
Over 70 percent of Nigerians surveyed refused to pay bribes at least once during 2023. The proportion reporting bribery attempts increased from 3.6 percent in 2019 to 8.6 percent in 2023.
🐟 Giant fish in the Amazon recovers, after successful efforts by local population
The arapaima, one of the world's largest freshwater fish, is increasing in numbers in the Amazon. Local communities have introduced sustainable fishing methods that led to a 425% increase in 11 years.
⚡ The fusion power industry continues to grow
Investments in the fusion industry increased to over $7.1 billion. Government funding increased by 57 percent. Timelines for electricity production from fusion in the 2030s remain unchanged.
🦟 Bangladesh is close to zero malaria deaths
The number of malaria cases and deaths in Bangladesh is steadily decreasing. The country has seen a 96 percent reduction in malaria deaths between 2008 and 2023. Over 85 percent of the population has access to malaria treatment.
📉 Domestic violence decreases in Australia
The number of women killed by current or former partners has decreased significantly since 1989-90. Significant reduction in the proportion of women experiencing physical violence since 2012.
📉 Poverty in the Philippines decreases faster than expected
The poverty rate in the Philippines dropped to 15.5 percent in 2023, from 18.1 percent in 2021. The number of poor Filipinos decreased by 2.45 million between 2021 and 2023. The result surpasses the government's development goal for 2023, which was set at about 16.0 percent.
☢️ First generation four reactor begins construction in the USA
Kairos Power starts building Hermes, the first Generation Four reactor approved in the USA. The reactor uses a new combination of fuel and coolant for increased safety and simpler design. With Generation IV, what is now seen as a problem, nuclear waste, is transformed into a resource.