NHS to pilot blood test that can accurately diagnose 50 types of cancer
Detecting cancer before it spreads too far means that treatment is more likely to be successful, thus significantly increasing the patient’s chances of survival. However, for many types of cancer, early diagnosis is very complicated, which makes the disease a leading cause of death Read More...
7 Foods that are good for you and the planet
From beef to almonds, we hear a lot of discussion about the least sustainable foods, but what about the most sustainable foods? If you’re looking to adjust your diet to be more healthy for you and the planet, here are some options to green up your plate. Oats. This popular breakfast choice Read More...
These sanitary pads change color when they detect an infection
Checking up on our reproductive health should be something that we do regularly and for most of us, it's as easy as booking an appointment at the doctor's office. Unfortunately, for many people who live in less privileged parts of the world and can’t access quality healthcare, infections can Read More...
June 30, 2021
We're all about trees today! We've got a new tool which shows where cities need to improve urban tree cover, as well as a rainforest sound bank gone public and how green spaces make us happy. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
June 30, 2021
We're all about trees today! We've got a new tool which shows where cities need to improve urban tree cover, as well as a rainforest sound bank gone public and how green spaces make us happy. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
Another luxury brand pledges to stop using fur in its products
High-end coat company Canada Goose has pledged to phase out the use of fur in its products. Mainly known for its luxury-priced fur-lined winter jackets, the North American brand has now vowed to stop buying fur by the end of this year and cease manufacturing it by 2022. Animal rights group Human Read More...
Researchers identify surprising way to boost female education
Educating women and girls is one of the most powerful tools we have for improving economic prosperity and sustainability, especially in middle- and low-income countries, but theories vary on how to best implement universal education. A new study from The World Bank Economic Review offers some Read More...
Lobster-inspired hydrogel could help build artificial tendons
Earlier this year, we shared a story about how lobsters are inspiring scientists to develop stronger 3D-printed concrete. In a similar manner, scientists are now turning to the intricate architecture of the crustacean’s underbelly to develop a strong and stretchy hydrogel-based material. The MIT Read More...
Tree Equity Score tool maps out critical areas for urban forestry
Trees and urban green spaces are essential for city dwellers. Vegetation improves air quality, and tree cover provides shade from the heat of the sun—something that is increasingly sought after as human-induced climate change takes temperatures to extremes. Unfortunately, low-income Read More...
Spora trains doctors to deliver better care to patients of color
Systemic inequalities put Black Americans at higher risk for many diseases than white Americans, but even within medical institutions equipped to treat these diseases, Black patients are often denied the highest caliber of care. New startup Spora aims to improve medical equity by providing a Read More...