Indonesia Becomes First Country to Ban Elephant Rides Nationwide
Indonesia becomes the first country to ban elephant riding nationwide, setting a global precedent for ethical wildlife tourism.
Psilocybin Therapy Clears Second Phase 3 Trial for Treatment-Resistant Depression
Compass Pathways' COMP360 psilocybin therapy hits its primary endpoint in a second Phase 3 trial, bringing psychedelic-assisted psychiatry closer to regulatory approval.
Lab-Grown Human Spinal Cord Shows Nerve Regrowth After Simulated Injury
Northwestern University scientists grow a human spinal cord in the lab, simulate injury, and demonstrate nerve regrowth using 'dancing molecules' therapy.
India Adds Record 52 GW of Power Capacity in Ten Months, 75% from Renewables
India adds a record 52 GW of power capacity in 10 months, with 75% from renewables — led by a massive 35 GW solar surge.
The 60-Year Wait May Be Ending: Two Non-Hormonal Male Contraceptives Enter Phase II Trials
Two non-hormonal male contraceptives — a long-acting injectable and an on-demand pill — enter Phase II clinical trials.
China's Clean Energy Capacity Overtakes Fossil Fuels for the First Time
Non-fossil fuel sources now account for 52% of China's total power capacity — a structural milestone in the global energy transition.
AI Database Identifies 25 New High-Temperature Magnets, Offering Path Beyond Rare Earths
University of New Hampshire researchers use AI to scan 67,000 magnetic compounds and identify 25 potential rare earth replacements.
World's First Underwater Desalination Plant Prepares to Launch Off Norway
Flocean One will become the world's first underwater desalination plant, using natural ocean pressure to slash energy costs.
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Scientists Heal a Lab-Grown Spinal Cord — Plus 9 More Stories of Progress
A world first for paralysis research, the month the global energy map was redrawn, and 8 more stories of genuine progress.
Bright Side Daily — 17 February 2026
Ireland makes basic income for artists permanent, Colombia cuts deforestation 25%, Portugal hits 80% renewables, and 7 more stories of human progress.
Bright Side Daily — February 20, 2026
The world's largest wind turbine powers up, cancer RNA barcodes discovered, and 700 children become visible — your daily dose of progress.