To vote or not to vote? 7 Facts on why you should
We recently published an article on how to vote during a pandemic, but let's take a step back and talk about why you should vote at all. If you’re on the fence about exercising your civil liberties or even if you’re a passionate advocate for democratic participation, here’s seven facts that Read More...
California bans common rat poison that kills birds and mountain lions
A popular poison for killing rats has been banned by the California Legislature after the toxins commonly used in the poison were found in often lethal levels in birds of prey and predatory mammals. Assembly Bill 1788 bans the group of rat poisons known as “second generation anticoagulant Read More...
Scientists create AI tool that detects Alzheimer’s through speech
Detecting Alzheimer’s in its early stages remains quite the mystery for scientists. In an effort to solve this mystery, a team of researchers are utilizing artificial intelligence to look for signs of Alzheimer’s within language. The research, which took place at New Jersey's Stevens Read More...
The best photos from 2020's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition
If you love pensive puffins, stoic owls, and magnificent birds soaring above the Swiss Alps, the 56th annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition from the Natural History Museum of London is a must see. This year’s collection of finalists is the best of 49,000 entries from 86 Read More...
Homebase: Stopping homelessness before it happens in New York
Although homelessness across America has been decreasing since 2010, New York City has witnessed an opposite trend. From 2007 to 2018, the state has witnessed a staggering 47% increase in homelessness. That’s where a grassroots program called Homebase steps in. Founded in 2004, Homebase is Read More...
September 4, 2020
It's a health day on the Update! Find out how honeybee venom can kill cancer cells and why the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge was a big success. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
September 4, 2020
It's a health day on the Update! Find out how honeybee venom can kill cancer cells and why the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge was a big success. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
September 4, 2020
It's a health day on the Update! Find out how honeybee venom can kill cancer cells and why the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge was a big success. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
September 4, 2020
It's a health day on the Update! Find out how honeybee venom can kill cancer cells and why the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge was a big success. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
Research funded by Ice Bucket Challenge leads to new treatment for ALS
Remember the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge? Well, apparently the more than $200 million raised worldwide through the challenge helped fund an experimental medication that may slow the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. Although this medication is not a cure, it may slow the Read More...