Girl Scout Troop 6000 gives support and membership to homeless youth
Girl Scout cookie season is upon us and this year we are sharing the story of a special troop that is offering Scout status to particularly vulnerable children. Troop 6000 was started in 2017 and offers membership to girls in the greater New York area that are or have been homeless. Giselle Read More...
This process converts discarded soybean shells into healthy sugar
With such a rich nutritional profile, it’s no wonder that the soybean is a popular staple food in many parts of the world. The problem, however, is that the husks these beans naturally come in are typically discarded during processing, leaving a significant amount of waste behind. In fact, in the Read More...
Women tend to have low levels of this key nutrient. Here’s how to fix that
In a recent podcast featured on mindbodygreen, longevity expert Gil Blander, Ph.D. was speaking about nutrient deficiencies when he was asked: Are there any underrated nutrients we're still missing? To this question, Blander responded: “I was surprised to see how often premenopausal women, Read More...
How raising a tax credit for struggling families can reduce child neglect
Our children are our future, but sadly enough, child neglect is a major problem in the US. In fact, an estimated one-third of children are subject to a child protective services investigation before the age of 18. Research has found that the stress of poverty is often linked to child abuse, which Read More...
January 28, 2021
Today we've got economic solutions for social good. Illinois is the first state to end cash bail, Harriet Tubman will finally take her place on the $20 bill, and the US government plans to transition its entire fleet to electric vehicles. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Read More...
January 28, 2021
Today we've got economic solutions for social good. Illinois is the first state to end cash bail, Harriet Tubman will finally take her place on the $20 bill, and the US government plans to transition its entire fleet to electric vehicles. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Read More...
January 28, 2021
Today we've got economic solutions for social good. Illinois is the first state to end cash bail, Harriet Tubman will finally take her place on the $20 bill, and the US government plans to transition its entire fleet to electric vehicles. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Read More...
January 28, 2021
Today we've got economic solutions for social good. Illinois is the first state to end cash bail, Harriet Tubman will finally take her place on the $20 bill, and the US government plans to transition its entire fleet to electric vehicles. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Read More...
Scientists discover how to 3D-print “bones” with living cells
Anyone who has had the experience of undergoing knee replacement surgery will tell you how long and painful such an operation is. In the near future though, bone replacement surgery may not have to be such a distressing ordeal after scientists from UNSW Sydney figured out how to 3D-print bones, Read More...
US Government commits to transitioning all federal vehicles to EV models
As part of a broader federal campaign to promote the transition to green energy and create 1 million new jobs in the auto industry and corresponding supply chains, the US federal government has announced plans to transition all government vehicles to all-electric models. Announced earlier this Read More...