Could this be the solution to antibiotic-resistant bacteria?
We recently shared an article about a new technique to better treat infections and reduce the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, but as these superbugs become more common, we will need a multi-pronged public health response to the crisis. Another potential solution for this problem is Read More...
Just 2.5 hours of weekly exercise could help reduce migraine triggers
Anyone who has experienced a migraine knows how debilitating the pain can be. And while there are several medicinal ways to help alleviate migraine symptoms, a recent study has found that getting enough exercise might just do the trick. While exercise has long been known to help reduce migraine Read More...
Watch this stunning video of NASA’s Perseverance Rover landing on Mars
Last week we shared the exciting news about NASA’s Perseverance Rover successfully landing on Mars, ready to begin searching for evidence of past life. Now the rover has sent back astonishing video footage of its touchdown, giving us the most intimate look ever at the process of a spacecraft Read More...
New amputation technique gives amputees more control over prostheses
Physically healthy humans often take for granted the amazing mechanisms at work that allow their bodies to function. The fact that we can keep track of where our limbs are without visible confirmation is something we probably never marvel at, but it’s actually the result of incredible Read More...
Maersk’s first carbon-neutral ship to set sail 7 years ahead of schedule
Shipping accounts for around 2 percent of the planet’s energy-related carbon footprint. To shrink those emissions down to zero and in line with the Paris Agreement, the shipping industry needs to urgently find alternative, more efficient fuels to power its oceangoing vessels. Well aware of the Read More...
Yale scientists use patients’ own stem cells to repair injured spinal cords
Spinal cord injuries can cause serious damage to a person’s motor functions. To make matters worse, the spinal cord is one of the few parts of the body without the ability to repair itself. Recently, scientists at Yale University attempted to repair the injured spinal cords of patients via Read More...
The first class of female Eagle Scouts has earned their badges
Becoming an Eagle Scout is no easy feat. It requires years of dedication to service, outdoor skills practice, and leadership training. Only about six percent of Boy Scouts ever earn their Eagle Scout badge and historically, this program was only available to men, until now. Two years ago, the Read More...
Scientists develop space solar panel that could power remote areas on Earth
Scientists at the US Department of Defense have successfully tested a solar panel capable of beaming electricity to any point on Earth from space — a milestone that could reshape the future of how we power our planet. The size of a pizza box, the technology was designed by researchers at the Read More...
How Sevilla is turning its leftover oranges into electricity
The city of Sevilla is proving there is more than just one type of juice you can produce from oranges. In a new pilot scheme, the southern Spanish city will start producing electricity from leftover oranges by capturing the methane from the fermented fruits and using it to drive a generator. Read More...
February 25, 2021
Today we're talking about how to make electric transportation more ubiquitous and simple changes that would make shipping operations more friendly to marine life. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...