Study: EVs are hundreds of times less wasteful than gas models
Electric vehicles eliminate the harmful emissions of their gas and diesel-powered counterparts, but there is still environmental concern regarding the raw materials used in their production, specifically in batteries. While battery circularity is improving, a new study has found that even with Read More...
March 2, 2021
We've got underwater solutions today with the discovery that whale sharks can regrow their dorsal fins and cable technology making earthquake prediction more reliable. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
March 2, 2021
We've got underwater solutions today with the discovery that whale sharks can regrow their dorsal fins and cable technology making earthquake prediction more reliable. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
March 2, 2021
We've got underwater solutions today with the discovery that whale sharks can regrow their dorsal fins and cable technology making earthquake prediction more reliable. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
March 2, 2021
We've got underwater solutions today with the discovery that whale sharks can regrow their dorsal fins and cable technology making earthquake prediction more reliable. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
Scientists observe whale sharks regrowing damaged fins for the first time
Whale sharks are remarkable creatures, known to be the largest fish on Earth. Such a grand title draws a lot of attention from tourists and marine life enthusiasts and this popularity means they are also at a higher risk of injury due to interactions with boats and people contending for a glimpse Read More...
Northeastern project shows how green infrastructure saves lives and money
We all know that biking and walking are good for our physical health, but it turns out the benefits of promoting these healthy transportation options go far beyond personal health and wellness. A new study analyzing the health and economic benefits of a proposed green infrastructure project found Read More...
7 ways to make the most out of your almost empty condiment jars
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM We are all familiar with the dilemma of what to do with an almost empty condiment jar. What’s left at the bottom and along the sides of the jar isn’t enough to do anything substantial with, but the contents are just enough so that disposing of it would Read More...
The Optimist View: Spring into Solutions
“Nature gives to every time and season some beauties of its own.” - Charles Dickens BY AMELIA BUCKLEY Stepping out of my house last week I was greeted with the ambrosial smell of blooming jasmine - a sure sign that spring had sprung in my little neighborhood. I spent an extra minute in Read More...
Bee species last seen almost a century ago found alive in Australia
A rare species of bee that was feared extinct has been spotted for the first time in almost a century. The elusive pollinator, endemic to Australia, was in the forests of north Queensland all along. The exciting discovery is the result of a widespread field search that was prompted after bee Read More...