Reintroduction of native bison is bringing “lost crops” back to life
Many native crops across the US that were once integral to the diets of Indigenous communities disappeared when bison herds were nearly hunted to the brink of extinction by Europeans. Without the herds there to help their seeds, these crops all but vanished. Fortunately, as bison herds are Read More...
This modular treehouse design was inspired by wasp nests
If you’ve ever wondered what tourist resorts might look like in the future, designs proposed for the Tree House Module contest may satisfy some of that curiosity in a rather enchanting way. One particular proposal tho stands out — a modular treehouse that is made up of two shelters inspired by Read More...
Looking for a snack? Dried fruit linked to numerous health benefits
Fruit is a key source of potassium, fiber, and bioactive nutrients, such as carotenoids, but unfortunately, many people do not meet daily fruit intake recommendation goals. New research suggests that dried fruit could be a great way to make up for those nutrient deficiencies and even protect from Read More...
Why the use of mRNA in Covid-19 vaccines is exciting for science
If you hadn’t already heard, the world got some good news recently regarding the coronavirus after the interim results from Phase 3 clinical trials showed that two vaccine candidates were more than 90 percent effective. While these vaccines may provide a path towards a world that resembles Read More...
Hungary becomes the latest country to ban mink and fox fur farming
In November, we published a story about the permanent closing of the world’s biggest auction house for real animal fur. Today, we have more bad news for the fur trading industry (and good news for animals) after the country of Hungary placed a new ban on fur farming. Under the ban, the farming Read More...
December 1, 2020
Today Summers and Amelia discuss wind turbine recycling and how AI is helping protect sarks and beachgoers. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
December 1, 2020
Today Summers and Amelia discuss wind turbine recycling and how AI is helping protect sarks and beachgoers. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
December 1, 2020
Today Summers and Amelia discuss wind turbine recycling and how AI is helping protect sarks and beachgoers. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
December 1, 2020
Today Summers and Amelia discuss wind turbine recycling and how AI is helping protect sarks and beachgoers. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
Patagonia is now selling used clothing right beside the new stuff
Outdoor clothing brand Patagonia has long promoted the idea of purchasing secondhand clothing whenever you can. Through the company’s Worn Wear program, customers have been able to shop for used items or sell their old goods for cash on a separate website from patagonia.com. This past Black Read More...