In today’s edition of Squirrel News, we’re talking about the ongoing decrease in the number of child marriages recorded across the globe, a new AI tool that can accurately identify incidents of cancer, and a radical new university demystifying education for illiterate villagers in India.
The biggest decline can be seen across South Asia: ten years ago, a girl’s risk of getting married as a child in this region was about 50% – but this has now fallen to about 30%.
New artificial intelligence tool can accurately identify cancer
Doctors, scientists and researchers have built an AI model that can accurately identify cancer in a development that could speed up diagnosis of the disease and fast-track patients to treatment.
Pop-up pool scheme aims to boost low UK swimming attainment rates
Fully functioning temporary pools will be placed at schools in areas where a large proportion of children are unable to swim, starting in the Black Country in the West Midlands.
Freiburg launches Germany’s first photovoltaic cycling path
The energy generated by the 300 metre long solar array – approximately 280 MWh per year – will be primarily used in the laboratories and buildings of Fraunhofer ISE.
Vermont becomes first US state to waive residency requirement for assisted dying
The bill improving access to medical aid in dying was signed into law on Tuesday, offering people with terminal diagnoses the opportunity to die with dignity.
“An undeniable success”: first UK council trial of four-day week set to be extended
The first UK council to experiment with a four-day working week is expected to extend the trial after analysis showed it was “overwhelmingly positive” for staff health and wellbeing without denting performance.
Ukrainian farmer devises novel way to demine his fields
With official deminers understandably overworked, Oleksandr Kryvtsov kitted out his tractor with blast-proof protective panels stripped from Russian tanks operated via remote control.
Menopause mentors are breaking taboos surrounding this stage of life
From workshops in Argentina to intuitive apps in India, activists are encouraging conversations around the menopause and helping individuals navigate this challenging physical change.
New model of marine conservation is bringing back Mexico’s gray whales
Spearheaded by local cooperatives, the San Ignacio Lagoon’s up-close approach to ecotourism is creating a safe haven for the whales and boosting their population health.
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