You can help save endangered species by playing this mobile game
Loss of biodiversity has become an urgent environmental problem in many places around the world. Habitat loss, air and water pollution, over-exploitation, and unsustainable use of natural resources, have all significantly contributed to this problem in recent years, with more than 35,500 species Read More...
These cinemas in South Korea are hiring out their screens to gamers
As most cinemas around the world have temporarily closed their doors as a result of the pandemic, some of the venues have been finding creative ways to stay afloat. South Korea’s largest cinema chain, for example, came up with the idea of hiring out its auditoriums to small groups of Read More...
8-year-old kid raises over $4,000 to help erase his school’s lunch debt
School lunch debt is a growing problem in the US, with about 75 percent of school districts nationwide reporting having unpaid student meal debt, according to the School Nutrition Association (SNA). In an act of kindness, 8-year-old Keoni Ching from Vancouver, Washington, has recently started a Read More...
This company uses coffee and plastic waste to build affordable homes
Coffee husks — the coffee bean skins that come off during the roasting process — are one of the main types of coffee production waste, which often becomes a source of potent greenhouse gas emissions when they enter the landfill. In a bid to divert them from becoming waste, a company in Read More...
Seismologists use whale calls to map out the seafloor
Whales are famous for their deep, loud calls that travel for miles in the ocean. In fact, the bellows of fin whales can be heard from 600 miles away. Researchers are now looking to those whale calls to help them map out elusive sections of the deep seafloor. Seafloor imaging is used to study Read More...
These 9 herbs and spices will help you fend off inflammation
While inflammation is an effective way for your body to fight infections, inflammation can get out of hand and lead to a myriad of problems. In fact, chronic inflammation has been linked to many diseases, including cancer and diabetes. The good news is that there are a variety of herbs and spices Read More...
This robot could help our efforts of planting 1 trillion trees
From helping us sort waste to monitoring endangered species, robots have been increasingly supporting our efforts to safeguard a better future for our environment. Now, some of them are looking to help us combat climate change by accelerating our reforestation efforts. An Estonian company, called Read More...
February 15, 2021
We're talking love and play on the Update today with stories about sustainable LEGOs for adults and dolphin conservation in Pakistan. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
February 15, 2021
We're talking love and play on the Update today with stories about sustainable LEGOs for adults and dolphin conservation in Pakistan. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
February 15, 2021
We're talking love and play on the Update today with stories about sustainable LEGOs for adults and dolphin conservation in Pakistan. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...