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Welcome back to our weekly behind-the-scenes glimpse at what’s getting our team talking. We’d love to hear from you too! Drop us a line at info@reasonstobecheerful.world.

Mussel memory: 🐚Earlier this month, we shared an exciting story about fish returning to the Seine, thanks to improvements in water quality. But that's not all! Scientists recently discovered traces of rare mussels in the river. DNA from 23 types of mussels was found, including three that are near extinction. How incredible is that?

Sophie says, 'More good news from the Seine.' 🌊 Let's celebrate these small victories in nature!

Growing strong: 🌱 In Madhya Pradesh, India, an initiative is tackling maternal and infant deaths through improved nutrition in remote areas. Health workers are learning vital breastfeeding techniques and about protein-rich food for pregnant and lactating women. This is truly a story of empowerment!

Geetanjali adds, 'A cool story connecting beautifully with my piece on kangaroo mother care.' It's amazing how these concepts can intertwine!

What else we're reading: Want to dive deeper? 📚 Check out *How Tearing Down Small Dams Is Helping Restore Northeast Rivers* by Rebecca from Yale Environment 360, and more insightful stories shared by our team. Stay curious!

The Bright Side

From our readers: A shoutout to Leslie Van Gelder for sharing exciting news from New Zealand! 🌌 The newly certified Tāhuna Glenorchy Dark Sky Sanctuary is set to be a stellar spot, especially with the upcoming total eclipse in 2028. Exciting times ahead!