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5 ways to boost your microbiome this summer

There's no debating the importance of a healthy gut for overall well-being—and now, more than ever, staying in optimal health is top of mind ...

New platform CTrees calculates the carbon in every tree on Earth

New startup CTrees uses artificial intelligence to track exactly how much CO2 the world’s three trillion trees are storing, thereby determining the extent to ...

Embrace the buzz by attracting beneficial bugs to your garden

There's more to a successful garden than just the plants you pick out; it's also about the beneficial bugs that call it home. These modest ...

How citizen scientists are driving tangible change in Australia

Citizen science has evolved as a formidable force in conservation, propelled by regular people's passion and dedication to conserving our planet's irreplaceable ecosystems. Citizen ...

The absolute best way to eat chia seeds, according to nutritionists

BY THE OPTIMIST DAIDLY EDITORIAL TEAM There’s a reason chia seeds continue to dominate social media and breakfast bowls. These tiny superfoods are nutritional ...