January 27, 2021
Today we’re talking about an innovative machine that lets you recycle your home’s water and the great news that book sales increased 5.2 percent last year! Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
January 27, 2021
Today we’re talking about an innovative machine that lets you recycle your home’s water and the great news that book sales increased 5.2 percent last year! Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
UK readers have broken records in 2020 as book sales soared
From opening up a whole world of knowledge to reducing our levels of stress, the benefits of reading are virtually endless. While we have known this for a long time, it seems the pandemic has truly re-opened our eyes to the magic of reading as book sales skyrocketed in 2020. In fact, more than 200 Read More...
Hydraloop: This system lets you recycle water in your own home
Imagine how much water and energy we could save if we recycled all the wastewater that goes down our sinks and shower drains right in our own homes? In a bid to make such a scenario a reality, startup Hydraloop has engineered a simple water recycling system that can be used in any building or home, Read More...
Sounds and smells in the French countryside are now protected by law
From the crowing of roosters to the distinctive barnyard whiff, France’s countryside sounds and smells are now officially protected by law. The European country has recently passed a bill that protects the “sensory heritage” of its rural areas. The move came following an increasing number of Read More...
These nano-factories are designed to reduce Unilever’s environmental impact
With Unilever being one of the world’s largest brands of consumer packaged goods, it’s not unusual that the first things that come to mind when we hear about the behemoth are its giant mass-production facilities and their associated negative environmental impacts. But it seems that the brand is Read More...
Magnesium promotes healthy sleep. Here’s four great ways to get it
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Magnesium is not only great for essential bodily functions like protein synthesis and muscle regeneration. It also promotes better sleep! If you are due for a better night of sleep, here are four magnesium-rich foods to incorporate into your daily Read More...
This AI system reads user reviews to improve EV charging access
We recently shared a story about the development of an electric car battery that can be charged in just 5 minutes, but the issue of charging station accessibility still makes some drivers nervous about transitioning to an all-electric vehicle. In an effort to improve charging station Read More...
These inflatable pants are designed to make motorcycling safer
Motorcyclists are about 28 times more likely to die in an auto accident than other car passengers, but a new pair of pants from the company Airbag Inside Sweden AB aims to make the ride a bit safer for motorcyclists. The pants look like a regular pair of jeans, but they are secretly equipped Read More...
Trained dogs will be sniffing out Covid-19 at NBA game
Back in September, we shared a story about the Helsinki airport deploying dogs to sniff out covid-19. Now, the Miami Heat basketball team will use the same strategy to offer a safer in-person basketball experience to a limited number of fans. The team of dedicated pups has been training for Read More...