Kim Ng appointed as Major League Baseball’s first female general manager
The Miami Marlins made history last week as the first team in Major League Baseball (MLB) to hire a female general manager. Kim Ng will become the highest-ranked woman in MLB operations after 30 years of experience in professional baseball. Ng worked for the Chicago White Sox, the New York Read More...
November 16, 2020
Want to know more about The Optimist Daily and our hosts? You’re in luck. Today is part one of our two-day series diving deeper into the who, what, and why of The Optimist Daily. Today we hear from Summers McKay. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
November 16, 2020
Want to know more about The Optimist Daily and our hosts? You’re in luck. Today is part one of our two-day series diving deeper into the who, what, and why of The Optimist Daily. Today we hear from Summers McKay. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
November 16, 2020
Want to know more about The Optimist Daily and our hosts? You’re in luck. Today is part one of our two-day series diving deeper into the who, what, and why of The Optimist Daily. Today we hear from Summers McKay. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
November 16, 2020
Want to know more about The Optimist Daily and our hosts? You’re in luck. Today is part one of our two-day series diving deeper into the who, what, and why of The Optimist Daily. Today we hear from Summers McKay. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
Get back to basics with these 5 gut health fundamentals
The gut plays a central role in our bodily functions. It goes far beyond digestion to impact our immunity, mood, and long-term health. We’ve shared articles on best gut foods and gut health tips before, but if you’re new to the world of microbiomes, here are five essential tips to get you Read More...
This compostable container will biodegrade in your backyard in just 60 days
During the pandemic, supporting your local restaurants often means ordering takeout, but what about all the plastic waste that comes with disposable containers? Fortunately, soon you may not have to choose between supporting restaurants and supporting the planet with a new fully biodegradable Read More...
Battery efficiency solution: Just add a dash of potassium salt
Lithium-metal batteries are lighter and have a higher energy storage capability than their lithium-ion counterparts, but their use has been restricted due to safety concerns. The inclusion of an electrode made of lithium makes the batteries more prone to short-circuiting. That problem, however, may Read More...
San Francisco becomes latest city to ditch gas in new buildings
We recently discussed how Ojai, California is banning gas in new construction. Now, a much bigger city is tossing their hat in the gas-free ring. San Francisco’s board of supervisors unanimously voted this week to ban gas in new buildings, making it the second-largest city in the country to do so Read More...
It turns out otters teach each others tips and tricks for survival
If you’ve ever seen an otter eat a snack, you’ll know they're pretty cute. But it turns out when it comes to getting those snacks, otters may be smarter than we give them credit for. New research shows that when otters learn new survival tips and tricks, they actually teach these strategies to Read More...