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Could This Fish Be a Notebook?

Sun, 10 May 2026 19:29:10 +1000

Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>

https://reasonstobecheerful.world/great-lakes-fish-interview/

"Forget AI — in Iceland, the truly exciting startups are working in fish. From
medical bandages to sustainable furniture, the Icelandic fishing industry has
learned to extract value from virtually every part of its catch, putting the

Feeling anxious? Then try going for a walk in the woods

Sun, 10 May 2026 19:28:22 +1000

Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>

<https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/woodland-walks-cut-anxiety-study-finds/>

"Participants who followed self-led woodland wellbeing trails reported a 38%
drop in rumination, a 31% reduction in anxiety and a 20% rise in feelings of
social connection, according to research examining Forestry England’s

The emerging cancer treatment that’s exciting scientists: ‘We’ve just scratched the surface on what’s possible’

Sun, 10 May 2026 19:27:37 +1000

Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>

<https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/may/10/cancer-treatment-car-t-cell-therapy-sam-neill>

"“Game-changer.” That’s how Prof Misty Jenkins, an immunologist at the Walter
and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, describes CAR T-cell therapy, an
emerging but still costly cancer treatment that supercharges the body’s immune

‘Almost life-saving’, Moby on the healing power of sound

Sun, 10 May 2026 19:26:46 +1000

Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>

<https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/arts/almost-life-saving-moby-on-the-healing-power-of-sound/>

"Regardless of which musical genre was dominating Top of the Pops that week,
the 1990s were a musical gold mine. From Nirvana’s angsty grunge to the
Brit-pop battle of Oasis versus Blur or even the Girl Power era of the Spice

‘The odds are not in our favour’: who sets the Doomsday Clock – and what can they tell us about the future of humanity?

Sun, 10 May 2026 19:25:25 +1000

Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>

<https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/may/09/doomsday-clock-ai-iran-ukraine-war-climate-breakdown-nuclear-apocalypse>

"The Earth is getting hotter. Conflicts are raging, in the Middle East and
Ukraine, each increasing the chance of nuclear war. AI is infiltrating almost
every aspect of our lives, despite its unpredictability and tendency to

Young inventor plans to stop 90% of floating sea plastic by 2040

Sun, 10 May 2026 19:24:46 +1000

Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>

<https://www.positive.news/environment/young-inventor-plans-to-stop-90-of-floating-sea-plastic-by-2040/>

"Dutch inventor Boyan Slat believes that the world’s ocean plastic crisis could
be dramatically reduced within the next 15 years – and for less than $1bn
(£750m). His nonprofit organisation, The Ocean Cleanup, is already deploying

Meet the Americans who choose to live without a car in the US: ‘It takes some doing’

Sun, 10 May 2026 11:23:49 +1000

Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>

<https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/may/08/americans-without-cars-driving-dominated-country>

"We asked Guardian readers in the US how they get around if they don’t have a
car in such a car-dominated country. Several of those who responded described
the benefits and many challenges of going by foot, bike or public transit."

Digital Independence Day

Sun, 10 May 2026 11:23:06 +1000

Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>

https://di.day/en

"Switch to the good side every first Sunday of the month!

Our digital lives are in the hands of a few ultra-rich individuals. Through the

Our cities are choked by cars – here’s how experts would fix them

Sun, 10 May 2026 11:21:49 +1000

Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>

<https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/may/08/cities-cars-experts-green-spaces-cyclists>

"Clean air, safer streets and a stable climate are among the reasons doctors
and environmental experts want fewer cars clogging our roads. Reduced
dependence on fuel – especially when prices are high and most countries rely on

When “Peanuts” Went All-In on Vaccinations

Sun, 10 May 2026 11:21:04 +1000

Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>

https://thenib.com/when-peanuts-went-all-in-on-vaccinations/

Charles Schulz used his culturally monolithic comic strip to advocate for
public health. But his approach had some serious shortcomings.