January 28, 2021
Today we've got economic solutions for social good. Illinois is the first state to end cash bail, Harriet Tubman will finally take her place on the $20 bill, and the US government plans to transition its entire fleet to electric vehicles. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Read More...
January 28, 2021
Today we've got economic solutions for social good. Illinois is the first state to end cash bail, Harriet Tubman will finally take her place on the $20 bill, and the US government plans to transition its entire fleet to electric vehicles. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Read More...
Scientists discover how to 3D-print “bones” with living cells
Anyone who has had the experience of undergoing knee replacement surgery will tell you how long and painful such an operation is. In the near future though, bone replacement surgery may not have to be such a distressing ordeal after scientists from UNSW Sydney figured out how to 3D-print bones, Read More...
US Government commits to transitioning all federal vehicles to EV models
As part of a broader federal campaign to promote the transition to green energy and create 1 million new jobs in the auto industry and corresponding supply chains, the US federal government has announced plans to transition all government vehicles to all-electric models. Announced earlier this Read More...
This new coalition aims to decarbonize the heavy industry
As an increasing number of industries are making ambitious climate commitments in line with the Paris Agreement, some companies have it easier than others to achieve those goals. While tech companies like Google can simply switch to renewables to significantly cut their carbon footprint, this is Read More...
Budweiser will reallocate SuperBowl ad dollars to Covid-19 awareness
Perhaps as famous as the Super Bowl itself is the advertising dollars spent on creating ingenious campaigns during the broadcast. This year, Anheuser-Busch, which usually runs their iconic Budweiser ads during the Super Bowl, has decided to divert those specific funds to something more Read More...
Finally! Illinois becomes first state to end cash bail system
In a huge win for racial justice, the state of Illinois is on the verge of becoming the first state to end wealth-based pre-trial detention. For those being accused of a crime in the US, the general rule is that you are innocent until proven guilty. Despite this, courtrooms across the US operate Read More...
Harriet Tubman will soon replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill
With Black History Month just around the corner, we are celebrating early with the news that Harriet Tubman will finally replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill. Tubman will be the first woman, the first person of color, and the first activist to take a place of honor on a bill. Petitions to Read More...
10 plants to grow a fabulous indoor herb garden
During the colder winter months, growing herbs indoors can be more productive and save you a trip out to the chilly garden when you need ingredients. These 10 herbs grow especially well indoors and will offer some delicious flavor to your hearty winter recipes. Mint. This herb grows so well, Read More...
Is Hyundai's incredible DAL-e robot the future of customer service?
The Covid-19 pandemic has pushed shopaholics to forfeit shopping trips in favor of making their purchases online. And when you must shop in-person for something big like a home or a car, the experience can be uncomfortable, or worse, anxiety-inducing. However, all this might be on the cusp of Read More...