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Edition 27

June 1, 2026

Nature rebounds with dam removals & AI rescues, while major health wins, animal rescues, and a tennis icon's return inspire.

Europe removes record number of dams in 2025 to restore rivers, help species

Europe removes record number of dams in 2025 to restore rivers, help species

Europe smashed its dam removal record in 2025, tearing down 603 barriers to reconnect over 3,740 km of rivers and help threatened species. This massive effort marks a significant step towards restoring Europe's vital river ecosystems.

Conservation news

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AI to rescue Australian wildlife research drowning in data

AI to rescue Australian wildlife research drowning in data

AI is now helping Australian wildlife researchers process millions of camera trap images ten times faster than humans. This breakthrough platform, WildObs, provides crucial, speedy data to combat the biodiversity crisis and save at-risk species.

Phys.org

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Papua New Guinea Malaria Deaths Fall by 92%

Papua New Guinea Malaria Deaths Fall by 92%

Papua New Guinea slashes malaria deaths by an astounding 92% using existing prevention and treatment methods! This achievement is a testament to coordinated efforts in testing and therapy programs.

Good News Network

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27 Moon Bears rescued from illegal Laos bile farm

27 Moon Bears rescued from illegal Laos bile farm

27 moon bears rescued from a cruel bile farm in Laos! This massive rescue operation brings hope to these endangered animals.

Conservation news

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Serena Williams announces return to professional tennis

Serena Williams announces return to professional tennis

Serena Williams is back! The tennis icon is ending her retirement to compete in the doubles tour. Get ready for Queen's Club and maybe even Wimbledon!

Gulf News

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Did You Know?

In addition to being one of the most photographed person of the 20th century, Marilyn Monroe is remembered through the single most reproduced photograph of her standing over a subway grate in New York, with her white dress billowing up around her, taken on the set of The Seven Year Itch. The image has been reproduced, parodied, and homaged across advertising, fashion, and popular culture for over 70 years.

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