Welcome to the Good News Roundup for October 6, 2025
Year 7 Students Build 3D-Printed Hand to Help a Classmate
When 13-year-old Lois Agnello wanted a 3D-printed hand to help with her limb difference, her Year 7 classmates at The Nature School in Port Macquarie jumped in to help.
Using an open-source design from Australian charity Free 3D Hands, the students spent months experimenting, printing, and refining a hand that Lois can now use for everyday activities.
Their efforts have earned them the opportunity to represent Australia at the Be the Change Youth Summit in Tokyo later this year, sharing their story and inspiring young innovators worldwide. Read the full story here
From Skin to Life: Scientists Take a Giant Leap in Fertility
In an extraordinary breakthrough, US scientists at the Oregon Health and Science University have successfully created early-stage human embryos using DNA from adult skin cells.
This emerging technology has the potential to expand options in fertility treatments, offering new possibilities for individuals and families who may otherwise face challenges in having children.
While still in its early stages and requiring significant refinement, the research marks a major milestone in reproductive science and invites discussion about possibilities that were once considered out of reach. Read the full story here
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr Jane Goodall
Dr Jane Goodall, world-renowned primatologist and humanitarian, has passed away at 91. While her loss is deeply felt, it is also a moment to celebrate a life that inspired millions.
Best known for her groundbreaking 65-year study of wild chimpanzees in Gombe, Tanzania, Jane redefined our understanding of animals and humanity.
She went on to champion wildlife, environmental protection, and humanitarian causes, and inspired young people worldwide through her Roots & Shoots programme and the Jane Goodall Institute.
You can read the full article and leave a personal message of remembrance on her website here to continue celebrating her remarkable life.
2025 Fat Bear Week Champion: Yes, This is a Real Competition
To wrap-up this week, we’re celebrating 32 Chunk, the 2025 Fat Bear Week champion.
Fat Bear Week is a light-hearted annual online competition run by Katmai National Park in Alaska, where fans vote for their favourite bears based on how impressively they bulk up before hibernation.
After four years as a runner-up and a summer spent coping with a broken jaw, this determined brown bear bulked up, outsmarted his rivals, and finally claimed the crown.
See the full story and photos of 32 Chunk himself here
