April 13, 2021
Today we're talking about the healing power of music and how a public art installation is encouraging residents to slow down and breathe. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
April 13, 2021
Today we're talking about the healing power of music and how a public art installation is encouraging residents to slow down and breathe. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
Scientists develop insulin pills that monitor patients' glucose levels
Daily insulin injections are a tedious reality for millions of people who have diabetes. But a team of researchers from New York University Abu Dhabi hope to make their lives easier. They have developed a new method for packing insulin into capsules; a very tricky task indeed as insulin is so Read More...
This at-home Covid test is made from coffee pods
For everyone’s health and safety, we must accept that Covid-19 tests are a part of our reality. Luckily, as time goes on, we’ve developed strategies to make administering these tests as convenient and hassle-free as possible. There are now low-cost tests that produce results in five minutes or Read More...
Archeologists unearth 3000-year-old “lost golden city” in Egypt
Archaeologists have unearthed what is believed to be the largest ancient city ever found in Egypt, with experts hailing the discovery as one of the most important finds since Tutankhamun’s tomb was discovered nearly a century ago. Famed Egyptologist Zahi Hawass, who announced the discovery, said Read More...
6 health benefits of apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is a common staple in many kitchens, but are we using it in the most effective way? Here are six useful apple cider vinegar facts to help you maximize its health benefits. High in healthful substances. Have you ever wondered where apple cider vinegar gets its strong smell Read More...
The healing power of music therapy
Music is a powerful tool. It can manipulate our emotions, stir up memories, and even transform our mood. The healing power of music has been talked about as far back as Aristotle and Pythagoras, but now, formal medical research is finding validated connections between music and physical and Read More...
Does Mario Kart hold the key to reducing poverty and boosting sustainability?
Andrew Bell, a Boston University College of Arts & Sciences assistant recently published a paper that suggests we adopt the principles of the popular racing game Mario Kart to reduce world poverty and improve sustainability. This classic Nintendo racing game has stirred up competition Read More...
Hydrogel injection could cut muscle injury healing time by half
From enhancing skin regeneration to replacing damaged knee cartilage to making bone marrow transplants more successful, hydrogel technologies have incredible potential to improve the way we treat different medical conditions in patients. A recent breakthrough from scientists in Spain helps to Read More...
Seaspiracy inspires grocery store to phase out sale of fish products
Netflix documentary Seaspiracy has been making waves since its recent release on March 24. It aims to educate viewers about the adverse effects of the global fishing industry on our oceans. It also exposes the issues with sustainable fish certifications as well as the corruption and slave labor in Read More...