IKEA’s new tiny home aims to make the housing industry more eco-friendly
In the US, the housing industry is responsible for five percent of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions, electricity excluded. One way that the sector could reduce its environmental impact is by encouraging people to adopt smaller, more sustainable homes — a movement that has gained Read More...
Reduce conversation stress with these 8 communications strategies
The stress of the pandemic compounded by holiday pressures may have your household nearing a boiling point this week. Fortunately, effective communication strategies can help you tackle tough topics, express what you’re feeling, and ultimately, resolve some tension in your home. One place the Read More...
January 4, 2021
And..... we're back! Sort of! After a holiday break, Kristy & Summers share their thoughts and wishes and commitments to all of you, our Optimist Daily community to start off the year. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
January 4, 2021
And..... we're back! Sort of! After a holiday break, Kristy & Summers share their thoughts and wishes and commitments to all of you, our Optimist Daily community to start off the year. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
January 4, 2021
And..... we're back! Sort of! After a holiday break, Kristy & Summers share their thoughts and wishes and commitments to all of you, our Optimist Daily community to start off the year. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
January 4, 2021
And..... we're back! Sort of! After a holiday break, Kristy & Summers share their thoughts and wishes and commitments to all of you, our Optimist Daily community to start off the year. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
New flower species discovered in 100-million-year-old amber fossil
You might know amber for its aesthetic appeal, but for paleontologists, the gemstone is a thrilling way to find answers to big questions about the evolution, extinction, and conservation of ancient ecosystems. One of the latest amber discoveries to offer such extraordinary insights comes from Read More...
Exercising in the cold could boost body’s ability to burn fat
The winter holidays are the perfect time to relax and enjoy the company of your loved ones. Unfortunately, it’s also a time where people tend to eat too much and exercise too little. If you need to burn off some fat after the winter holidays, a new study suggests that working out in the winter Read More...
New technique turns carbon dioxide into jet fuel
As the aviation industry seeks to shrink its environmental footprint, a new development from Oxford University may just help airline companies reach their carbon-reduction goals. The new technology involves an experimental process that can turn carbon dioxide into jet fuel. If successful, it could Read More...
8 Design tips to cultivate more joy in your home
Heading into a new year can prompt some ambitious resolutions, but after a year like 2020, many of us may not be aiming to run a marathon or learn a new language. Instead, we might be simply seeking ways to bring more joy into our day to day lives. As we continue to spend more time at home, here Read More...