How gene therapy brought back this Canadian boy’s vision
An eight-year-old by the name of Sam recently became the first Canadian to be successfully treated with gene replacement therapy to cure a rare form of blindness. Sam’s condition, which is a genetic disorder known as retinitis pigmentosa, made it impossible for Sam to see the sky on a cloudy Read More...
Scientists use spinach to improve the efficiency of fuel cell technology
Thanks to its nutrient-rich profile, spinach has long been touted as a superfood worthy to be included in any diet. But this leafy green vegetable also has the potential to revolutionize fuel cell technology, according to a recent proof-of-principle experiment conducted by a team of scientists at Read More...
Local 5 year old saves kidnapped lemur in San Francisco
Last week, Maki, a 21-year-old endangered lemur, went missing from the San Francisco Zoo. As one of the slowest primates in the exhibit, Maki was easy for thieves to catch, but fortunately, the lemur has been safely returned to the zoo after the heroic work of a local five-year-old named James Read More...
The gharial: How this special creature was saved from near extinction
Though often mistaken for crocodiles or alligators, the gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) is its own special creature that dwells in the rivers of India and Nepal eating only fish and some crustaceans. This incredible reptile is believed to have split from all other crocodilians perhaps more than 65m Read More...
October 19, 2020
Today we're talking education with a new collaboration from LEGO and IKEA keeping kids at play without sacrificing the usable space in your home and why STEM and the arts may be more closely related than you think. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
October 19, 2020
Today we're talking education with a new collaboration from LEGO and IKEA keeping kids at play without sacrificing the usable space in your home and why STEM and the arts may be more closely related than you think. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
October 19, 2020
Today we're talking education with a new collaboration from LEGO and IKEA keeping kids at play without sacrificing the usable space in your home and why STEM and the arts may be more closely related than you think. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
October 19, 2020
Today we're talking education with a new collaboration from LEGO and IKEA keeping kids at play without sacrificing the usable space in your home and why STEM and the arts may be more closely related than you think. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
Research says arts and STEM depend on same type of creative thinking
Are you a math person or a writing person? Right-brained or left? New research indicates that the two might be more interconnected than we might have thought. Although we often think of arts and science as opposites, it turns out the same type of creative thinking is critical for both. A new Read More...
Try these sustainable detergents on your next laundry day
We recently discussed how to catch the microfibers produced by your washing machine. Today, we’re tackling detergents with the most eco-friendly laundry options on the market. Here are some of the best waste-free soaps to wash your clothes. As an added bonus, many are also cruelty-free and use Read More...