March 2. 2020
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March 2. 2020
A weekday read of our top news stories featuring solutions and people creating solutions to make the world a better place. Subscribe to The Optimist Daily Update for a positive Read More...
March 2. 2020
A weekday read of our top news stories featuring solutions and people creating solutions to make the world a better place. Subscribe to The Optimist Daily Update for a positive Read More...
Research shows wilderness is vital for our urban spaces
Taking a walk through the woods, going camping, or even just stepping outside for a deep breath of fresh air reminds us of the restorative feeling that comes with time outdoors. We at The Optimist Daily talk a lot about the mental and physical health benefits of time in nature. Now, researchers at Read More...
This new research is good news for those with a gluten intolerance
If you have a gluten intolerance, we have some good news for you! Scientists are one step closer to an effective treatment for gluten intolerance including celiac disease. A recent clinical trial found the use of nanoparticles containing gliadin to be effective for "reprogramming" immune responses Read More...
How your body benefits from collagen supplements
In recent years, collagen supplements have become quite popular—and for good reason. Collagen, which is the most abundant protein in your body, has a number of key functions for your body. Here you’ll find the science-backed health benefits that come with taking collagen. Collagen can Read More...
Parents can now compost baby diapers through this subscription service
Disposable diapers, though a blessing for convenience, have been a blight on the environment; in the United States alone, an average of 20 billion disposable diapers are tossed into the trash annually, and they take about 500 years to decompose. Now parents have another option: shipping their Read More...
Scientists have found a new, safe, and efficient way of producing hydrogen
Production of hydrogen fuel is a key goal towards the development of sustainable energy practices, but this process does not have feasible methods yet, with it currently being excessively energy- and water-intensive. Now, a team from the Tokyo University of Science believes it's found a novel Read More...
Ohio schools offer mindfulness sessions to help kids improve their behaviors
As far as after-school detention goes, being forced to sit in a room against one’s will for an hour rarely promotes the personal reflection that leads to any behavior change. An alternative would be to allow students to get in touch with their senses and calm their emotions. And that’s exactly Read More...
Lithuania recycles 92% of its beverage containers thanks to deposit scheme
There are billions of drinks containers produced every year, but only a small fraction of that amount is recycled, while the rest ends up in landfills and the environment. In Lithuania, things are a little bit different. Thanks to a progressive plastic deposit scheme implemented in 2016, the Read More...