The Mayflower: Robotic vessel will cross Atlantic to gather ocean data
Robotic ships are the latest trend in ocean exploration. In August, we wrote about an automated 12-meter boat that successfully completed a 22-day-long mission to map an area of the seafloor in the Atlantic—without a crew. Today, we bring you news about another robotic vessel that is getting Read More...
Meet Luke and Joshua, the teens who saved bees in Virginia
With bee populations threatened by habitat loss, a pair of 14-year-olds in Virginia decided to take matters into their own hand with their own project to save local bumblebees. To kick off the project, the teenagers identified two existing public spaces in the town that could be used as a Read More...
Rare pink dolphin are back in Hong Kong as lockdown halts ferry traffic
From multiple successful turtle hatchings around the world to decreasing rates of rhino poaching in South Africa, coronavirus lockdowns have been a blessing to many species of wildlife. More recently, scientists have discovered that diminished human activity has also benefited the elusive pink Read More...
Researchers prepare first human trials for a bionic eye
Back in June, we shared a story about a new bionic eye created at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Now, a team of researchers and doctors in Australia are preparing for the world’s first human clinical trials of a bionic eye in hopes of soon distributing the innovative technology Read More...
This startup is working in the lab to create "ethical salmon"
Salmon has long been touted as a superfood thanks to its rich nutrient profile and various health benefits. But overfishing, pollution, and disease have significantly dwindled wild populations of salmon over the last couple of decades. This problem has only been exacerbated by salmon farms, which Read More...
Your guide to vegetarian and vegan-approved sources of B12
When people decide to pursue a vegetarian or vegan diet, a primary concern is getting enough B12. Most people get this essential nutrient from animal-based foods like meat, dairy, and eggs, but fortunately, there are vegetarian and vegan-approved foods that are also rich sources of B12. Here are Read More...
September 17, 2020
Kristy and Summers interview founder and COO of sustainable menstrual product startup viv for your v. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
September 17, 2020
Kristy and Summers interview founder and COO of sustainable menstrual product startup viv for your v. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
September 17, 2020
Kristy and Summers interview founder and COO of sustainable menstrual product startup viv for your v. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
September 17, 2020
Kristy and Summers interview founder and COO of sustainable menstrual product startup viv for your v. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...