These Valentine’s Day gifts tell your partner (and the planet) you love them
Valentine’s Day is all about love, but traditional gifts such as balloons and toys can take a toll on the environment. Show some love for your valentine and the planet this year with these sustainable alternatives to your favorite gifts. Vrai Jewelry: The diamond is responsible for some of Read More...
New Covid test gives results comparable to PCR test in just 5 minutes
Researchers at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore have conducted a study investigating a new prototype breathalyzer test that detects a Covid infection through changes in your chemical “breath print”. To use the breathalyzer, the user breathes into a single-use tube for Read More...
Submarine to explore the underside of Greenland’s glaciers in a first
Scientists are desperately trying to save the world’s glaciers. As they hold a large amount of water and carbon dioxide, it is essential that we slow the demise of these structures for the climate's sake. We’ve previously written about a group using special mountain blankets on Mount Titlis Read More...
Do this to stop feeling insecure
All of us feel insecure sometimes. It’s unavoidable. But if you feel insecure most of the time, or in many different situations, you’re suffering more than might be necessary. What is chronic insecurity? Insecurity has many root causes, but chronic insecurity is different, as it almost Read More...
These Indigenous women are helping save endangered coral reefs
Coral reefs are some of the most important ecosystems on the planet. In addition to providing essential habitat for marine life, they also protect coastal areas from waves, storms, and floods, all while providing a key source of income for hundreds of communities around the world. With that said, Read More...
4 Things to keep in mind to better deal with a difficult interview
While most interviewers act professionally and are quite pleasant throughout the hiring process, every now and then it may be that you encounter someone who’s rude, aggressive, or downright mean. Now, instead of letting this catch you off guard, it’s best to prepare for such potential Read More...
Researchers propose sticking images of diseased organs on sugary drinks
Scientists from Harvard and the University of North Carolina had a thought—what if unhealthy, sugary snack items were coupled with photos similar to the ones we see on cigarette packs and tobacco? You know, instead of a blackened lung, a sugary beverage would also carry the image of a diseased Read More...
Three fun valentine's day arts & crafts to do with your kids
Valentine’s day is just around the corner, and for parents with young children, this could be a great opportunity to carve out some quality time and get crafty together! Plus, if you’re trying to limit processed sugar in your family, doing arts and crafts with your kids is a much healthier Read More...
Canadian doctors are now prescribing patients "time in nature"
Here at The Optimist Daily, we’ve shared countless stories on the benefits of spending time in nature on many levels—emotionally, physically, and mentally. Well, health care providers in four Canadian provinces (British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario) are taking these findings Read More...
Is your excuse for skipping the gym valid? Find out here
As we all know, exercise is vital for managing stress, attaining good sleep, and living a healthy life in general. But when should you push yourself the hardest, and when should you take a break? Which excuses to skip a workout are valid, and which aren’t? To answer this question, the people Read More...