Iris Pase, Author at Positive News Good journalism about good things Wed, 24 Jul 2024 18:44:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.positive.news/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-P.N_Icon_Navy-150x150.png Iris Pase, Author at Positive News 32 32 Reading between the lines: the book club boom https://www.positive.news/society/reading-between-the-lines-the-book-club-boom/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:07:27 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=488048 A desire for offline community and connection is fuelling a resurgence of interest in book clubs in the UK

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]]> Hot fuss: 10 ways that perceptions are shifting around menopause https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/world-menopause-day-ways-perceptions-are-shifting/ Tue, 17 Oct 2023 15:35:26 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=453352 To mark World Menopause Day, here are 10 ways that awareness is improving, from the business world to the big screen

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]]> Zimbabwe’s therapeutic ‘friendship benches’, coming to a city near you https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/zimbabwe-friendship-benches-are-coming-to-a-city-near-you/ Wed, 26 Jul 2023 10:46:49 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=442449 A Zimbabwean project that employs grandmothers to deliver therapy is being rolled out globally. Up next? London

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]]> EU approves draft law to regulate AI – here’s how it will work https://www.positive.news/science/eu-approves-draft-law-to-regulate-ai-how-it-works/ Mon, 19 Jun 2023 14:05:17 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=438223 The first legislation in the world dedicated to regulating AI could become a blueprint for others nations to follow. Here’s what to expect

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]]> How Indigenous education helped four lost children survive in the Amazon https://www.positive.news/society/traditional-indigenous-education-helped-lost-children-survive-in-the-amazon-jungle/ Fri, 16 Jun 2023 10:30:56 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=437549 It was hailed a miracle when four lost kids were found in the Amazon after 40 days. Was it, or just a testament to Indigenous knowledge?

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]]> What happened when a burger chain panicked about the planet? https://www.positive.news/economics/can-beef-ever-be-sustainable/ Mon, 22 May 2023 14:45:01 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=434640 Beef has become symbolic of all that’s wrong with our food system. But this burger chain could no longer ignore the problem

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]]> Inside the world’s first native bee sanctuary (plus, how to really save bees) https://www.positive.news/environment/the-worlds-first-native-bee-sanctuary-how-to-save-bees/ Fri, 19 May 2023 11:54:15 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=434402 Ireland’s bee sanctuary is a world first. Its founder explains why he’s conflicted about World Bee Day, and how to really help pollinators

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]]> The shop where the currency is kindness https://www.positive.news/society/kinder-shop-where-the-currency-is-kindness/ Tue, 16 May 2023 16:19:58 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=434110 Introducing the shop that’s pioneering a new type of retail – one where goods are exchanged not for cash, but time. Will the idea catch on?

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]]> How to find joy through play as an adult https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/how-to-find-joy-through-play-as-an-adult/ Mon, 06 Mar 2023 14:23:52 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=426245 From the power of a dance class or the peace of a visit to the museum, making time for play can help us find joy in our everyday life

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]]> Nuclear fusion: how scientists can turn latest breakthrough into a new clean power source https://www.positive.news/environment/nuclear-fusion-breakthrough-clean-power-source/ Mon, 19 Dec 2022 13:08:15 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=417734 A major breakthrough in nuclear fusion has taken us a step closer to near limitless, low-carbon energy. What next?

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