Good News UK – 6 Positive Things That Happened This Week

Ancestry launches canine DNA testing

Tempted to delve into your canine’s previous? Ancestry has simply launched their first Know Your Pet DNA equipment, which claims to be essentially the most scientifically superior canine DNA check in the marketplace.

Giving house owners a breakdown of their canine’s breed, the at-home equipment can match dogs to kinfolk within the space, assist you to uncover breed personalities and provide insights into behavioural traits.

It works in the identical approach as a human DNA equipment. You gently swab your canine’s interior cheek for 30 seconds, earlier than putting it contained in the field and sending it again to Ancestry. Once your outcomes are prepared, you may get an easy-to-read dashboard that reveals your canine’s breed combine, inherited traits, and matches with different dogs.

John Lewis publicizes first ever color of the 12 months

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John Lewis has introduced its first ever color of the 12 months — Damson, a wealthy and cocooning hue excellent for autumn.

The deep plum shade will function throughout the whole John Lewis homeware vary, together with scatter cushions, rugs, tableware, throws, and extra. They have additionally collaborated with manufacturers similar to Anglepoise, Laura Ashley, William Morris, Roberts Radio and Le Creuset to create Damson-coloured merchandise.

Posting on Instagram, the British retailer mentioned: “Introducing DAMSON, our first ever Colour of the Year. A wealthy and cocooning plum shade, Damson is ideal for autumn/winter and will be discovered throughout new irresistible homeware items and unmissable model exclusives.”

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Chester Zoo is nurturing the following era of conservationists

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Meanwhile, Chester Zoo will nurture the following era of conservationists with a brand new schooling hub.

Designed to encourage and empower future conservationists to take motion for the atmosphere, the schooling centre will host greater than 50,000 youngsters, young folks, college students and lecturers yearly. It will provide wildlife workshops, expertise and nature-based coaching and neighborhood occasions.

“The new facility will present extra alternatives for folks of all ages, particularly young folks, to discover ways to safe a future wherein nature can survive and thrive,” says Nicola Buckley, Head of Conservation Education and Engagement.

“With so many species threatened with extinction it is important that all of us play our half in making a extra sustainable future for folks and wildlife. Spending time observing and studying about animals within the wonderful setting of our charity zoo, supported by our instructional specialists, may help foster a connection to nature and empower youngsters and young folks to make a distinction.”

Water voles thrive alongside the River Ver

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Water voles are thriving as soon as once more alongside the River Ver, following a profitable reintroduction programme.

Around 150 of the animals have been introduced again to the river’s banks by Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust and the Ver Valley Society. While their numbers have been as soon as in abundance, populations sadly declined by over 90% within the final 50 years on account of habitat loss.

“They are mini ecosystem engineers with their burrowing and feeding serving to our river banks and wetlands keep in good situation,” says the belief’s water vole officer, Josh Kalms. “Water voles are actually occupying almost all the River Ver between St Albans and Redbourn, with some travelling a further 4.8km upstream.

“This 12 months we counted extra water vole subject indicators than the earlier 12 months and I’m thrilled to have the ability to share this wonderful success story.”

Working from home cuts your carbon footprint by half

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According to a brand new examine performed by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, individuals who work from home full-time can slash their greenhouse gasoline emissions by 54%.

Meanwhile, these working remotely two to 4 days every week noticed emission reductions of as much as 29% in comparison with on-site staff. Working from home sooner or later every week solely resulted in a 2% emission lower.

The examine additionally discovered that elevated emissions from social actions counteract among the advantages.

Royal Society goals to spice up variety of black scientists

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The Royal Society, which represents the UK’s main researchers, will assist to spice up the variety of black scientists within the UK.

Five scientists a 12 months will rise up to £690,000 unfold over 4 years to cowl the Research Fellow’s wage and related on-costs. The scientists will even obtain a high-quality programme of coaching, mentoring and engagement to assist profession growth.

The Royal Society is inviting researchers from black heritage backgrounds to use. For extra info, go to royalsociety.org.