The European Space Agency is seeking to hire astronauts with disabilities
For the first time in more than a decade, the European Space Agency (ESA) is now seeking new astronauts. This time, however, the agency will put inclusivity at the forefront of the draft process, hoping to make the future of space exploration more representative. In an effort to achieve greater Read More...
How to help people facing winter storms in Texas right now
Millions in Texas are still facing power outages due to severe winter storms. With more storms anticipated this weekend, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is foreseeing more rolling blackouts meaning more people will continue to live without basic needs all across the state. If Read More...
Cambridge study: Robot dogs, laughter and meditation may relieve loneliness
For many people, one of the most distressing parts of the pandemic has been dealing with the feeling of loneliness associated with social distancing rules. A new study shows that robotic dogs, mindfulness, and laughter therapy may be among the most effective interventions to help people cope. As Read More...
Affordable housing and vertical farms: A match made in heaven?
We’ve written about vertical farms and affordable housing extensively at The Optimist Daily, but never have we seen these two concepts combined. Until now, that is. This is the exact combination we’re going to witness in Westbrook, Maine, where a multistory greenhouse is being constructed Read More...
February 18, 2021
Today we're discussing a solar light that also desalinates water and a program in Costa Rica helping differently-abled women bridge the digital divide. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
February 18, 2021
Today we're discussing a solar light that also desalinates water and a program in Costa Rica helping differently-abled women bridge the digital divide. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
February 18, 2021
Today we're discussing a solar light that also desalinates water and a program in Costa Rica helping differently-abled women bridge the digital divide. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
February 18, 2021
Today we're discussing a solar light that also desalinates water and a program in Costa Rica helping differently-abled women bridge the digital divide. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
New telecom filtering technology could make scam calls a thing of the past
It goes without saying that scam calls are an incredible nuisance. But apart from being annoying, scammers also often get what they want — getting people on the other end of the line to lose significant amounts of money. Last year, for example, Australians lost about AU$48 million to Read More...
Brilliant invention provides light and drinking water at almost no cost
Amongst the cream of the crop of the Lexus Design Award 2021 is Henry Glogau’s ingenious contraption: a skylight that uses free sources of energy to light homes at night and distill seawater into safe drinking water. This no-cost, clean energy solution can provide basic services for Read More...