10 brain-boosting hobbies to fill your spare time
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Picking up new hobbies has helped us combat boredom, de-stress, and stay connected to loved ones. Recreational activities like baking, painting, and yoga have mental and physical health benefits. Many are even great for boosting memory, concentration, and Read More...
6 Tips for de-escalating conflict
Conflict is normal and even natural in any healthy relationship. These discussions and disagreements are how we work through differences of opinion and learn together. That said, it isn't always so simple to de-escalate conflict and avoid the anger and frustration that can arise during the Read More...
Elon Musk announces $100m competition for carbon removal technologies
Carbon capture technologies have proven their potential to help accelerate the transition towards a post-carbon future. But one of the main problems preventing the solution’s widespread implementation is that the tech is still relatively expensive and unproven at scale. In a bid to foster Read More...
Unused parking lots in Paris are becoming underground mushroom farms
Car ownership has been steadily declining in Paris for years, leaving the city with a new problem: thousands of square meters of unused underground parking space. In an effort to repurpose this space, the city began running competitions to find innovative uses for the space. This is how three major Read More...
February 9, 2021
We're kicking off today with some words of wisdom from an Emissary, how Robert Downey Jr. is supporting sustainable tech, and last but not least a Kenyan entrepreneur turning plastic waste into jobs for her community. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
February 9, 2021
We're kicking off today with some words of wisdom from an Emissary, how Robert Downey Jr. is supporting sustainable tech, and last but not least a Kenyan entrepreneur turning plastic waste into jobs for her community. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
February 9, 2021
We're kicking off today with some words of wisdom from an Emissary, how Robert Downey Jr. is supporting sustainable tech, and last but not least a Kenyan entrepreneur turning plastic waste into jobs for her community. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
February 9, 2021
We're kicking off today with some words of wisdom from an Emissary, how Robert Downey Jr. is supporting sustainable tech, and last but not least a Kenyan entrepreneur turning plastic waste into jobs for her community. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
Robert Downey Jr launches venture fund to invest in sustainable tech
Last year, actor Robert Downey Jr of ‘Iron Man’ launched the FootPrint Coalition, an organization dedicated to using high-tech innovations to tackle environmental problems. As part of that effort, the actor and activist, has now announced the launch of the FootPrint Coalition Ventures, a series Read More...
Five ways our brains benefit from a simple walk
Walking is an often-underrated form of exercise, but with the pandemic seriously limiting the activities made available to us, we have gained a renewed appreciation for simply going on a walk. These days, few things require such minimal effort yet reap so many benefits. Walking improves sleep Read More...