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Want to make a new habit stick? Research tells us this is the best technique

According to one study, only eight percent of people maintain their New Year’s resolutions for the whole year. That’s a rather unimpressive success rate, ...

Study reveals how organisms can synchronize behavior

Synchronized behavior can be seen all over the place. From fireflies flashing in unison, to birds flying in their V structure, to menstrual synchronization ...

Advice from a sleep doctor: don’t drink water after this time

Hydration is a crucial aspect of our overall health—however, trying to catch up on your hydration right before bedtime can negatively affect your sleep ...

Fragrances after desert rainstorms may have health benefits

If you’ve ever lived in the Southwestern United States, you know the calming smell of the desert after a rainstorm. The earth and desert ...

We can now easily produce electrically conductive substances

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Electrically conductive polymers - such as polyaniline - are vital for numerous advanced technologies, from lighting to, circuit ...