Volvo announces 6-month parental leave for all employees
Professional policy changes like recognizing care work and supporting equal pay are critical steps for promoting gender equality in the workplace. Another influential policy is generous parental leave for all parents. Volvo recognizes the value of parental leave and has announced that it will offer Read More...
Solar concentrators provide fast and reliable solar light
With a population of 5.6 million people, the small island nation of Singapore has roughly the same density as New York City. In a country where space is of the essence, researchers from Nanyang Technological University have developed a compact solar concentrator to illuminate the island’s Read More...
There's something fishy about this biodegradable plastic
It’s no secret that plastic is not a friend to our environment. Commonly used types of plastic, like polyurethane, are made from non-renewable crude oil and will take hundreds of years to break down once thrown out. The problem is that humans use plastic for a variety of things, so much so that Read More...
April 6, 2021
We've got great stories on the Update today including how coffee waste is boosting reforestation and a mediation program in Philadelphia preventing evictions. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
April 6, 2021
We've got great stories on the Update today including how coffee waste is boosting reforestation and a mediation program in Philadelphia preventing evictions. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
April 6, 2021
We've got great stories on the Update today including how coffee waste is boosting reforestation and a mediation program in Philadelphia preventing evictions. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
April 6, 2021
We've got great stories on the Update today including how coffee waste is boosting reforestation and a mediation program in Philadelphia preventing evictions. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
“Saylists” make speech language therapy accessible and engaging
The English language contains 44 sounds, but one in 12 children has trouble mastering at least one of these sounds. Children diagnosed with speech sound disorders often work with speech pathologists to practice pronunciations they struggle with by repeating them over and over again until they Read More...
Spain set to pilot four-day work week program
Back in December, we shared how Spain was considering a plan for a nationwide four-day workweek. Now, led by the country’s Más País party, officials have laid out a plan for a pilot program in which companies can partake in a four-day workweek with minimal risk. The €50m project provides Read More...
Tree fungus can help boost tomato yields and improve flavor
Ceriporia lacerata is a type of fungus that causes trees to rot, but researchers have recently discovered that the fungus holds significant potential in helping boost tomato yields and reduce the need for fertilizers. Fertilizers are often used on tomato farms because the plant has a long growth Read More...