Impromptu Yo-Yo Ma performance lifts spirits at vaccination site
For the great majority, this past year was one of loneliness. It was (and continues to be) an era void of dinners out, visits to the movies, spontaneous trips, or attending concerts. Covid-19 vaccines are finally being rolled out throughout the US and the world, meaning that the light at the end of Read More...
March 16, 2021
We're looking at environmental solutions today with the announcement of Australia's fist National Plastic Plan and Carbfix, an innovative company turning captured carbon into stone. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
March 16, 2021
We're looking at environmental solutions today with the announcement of Australia's fist National Plastic Plan and Carbfix, an innovative company turning captured carbon into stone. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
March 16, 2021
We're looking at environmental solutions today with the announcement of Australia's fist National Plastic Plan and Carbfix, an innovative company turning captured carbon into stone. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
March 16, 2021
We're looking at environmental solutions today with the announcement of Australia's fist National Plastic Plan and Carbfix, an innovative company turning captured carbon into stone. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
How to cope with post-pandemic anxiety
The progression of vaccine distribution offers an optimistic outlook for a return to some aspects of normal life in the near future. While exciting, the idea of returning to public life does carry with it some uncertainty and distress for many people. The return to life, as usual, includes a huge Read More...
Scientists eliminate animal testing from cancer drug safety check
Before life-saving pharmaceuticals can reach the market, these drugs require rigorous safety testing to ensure they pose no risk to humans. These tests, however, are typically conducted on animals, such as mice and rats, harming the creatures in the process, while also often failing to present Read More...
“Doctor Peyo” demonstrates the healing powers of therapy animals
Many hospitals employ therapy dogs to comfort and uplift patients, but at Calais Hospital in Northern France, a different sort of therapy animal roams the halls. Peyo is a 15-year-old dressage horse who used to compete professionally with his trainer Hassen Bouchakour. Now, he’s soothing patients Read More...
These two nutrient groups are key for memory and cognition
Through neuroplasticity, our brains are continuously changing and learning as we age. It’s not surprising that what we eat has a big impact on the health of our brains, and certain food groups deserve extra attention when it comes to supporting our gray matter. Here are two food groups that Read More...
This startup turns captured carbon into stone
Addressing climate change means finding new strategies for carbon capture. Many of these, like kelp farming, focus on absorbing carbon back into our natural environment. Icelandic startup Carbfix is taking on this same challenge, but rather than use plants, it's putting carbon back into the ground Read More...