October 7, 2020
We're spanning the generations on the Update today. We've got fecal transfers boosting the gut biome of C-section newborns and robots that could assist the elderly from the ceiling in Japan. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
Fecal transfers shown to promote healthier gut microbes in C-section babies
Babies delivered via Cesarean section often have different gut microbes than those delivered vaginally, but new research using mom-to-infant microbial transplants has been successful in boosting gut health and long-term health outcomes of C-section babies. Although it might sound a little Read More...
PlanetCare device catches microfibers released by your washing machine
Every time you wash your clothes in a washing machine, small microfibers and microplastics are released into wastewater and eventually make their way to our water systems. Fortunately, PlanetCare is here to catch these polluting particles so you can do laundry with a little more peace of Read More...
The Optimist View: An Optimist Daily Event - Emotional Inflammation Webinar
"While it's true you can't change the winds or currents in this tumultuous world, you can adjust your sails so that you can guide yourself to a safe harbor." - Lise Van Susteren and Stacey Colino In January of this year, The Optimist Daily, along with our publishing partner The World Business Read More...
Citizen science project lets you fight deforestation from your couch
Much of our anxiety surrounding the climate crisis is driven by the feeling that we can do little to influence the rapidly changing climate. So, if you’re looking for a hands-on way to contribute to conservation, we’ve got a solution for you. And you don’t even have to leave your couch to Read More...
October 6, 2020
Today Summers shares how innovative companies are harnessing renewable energy from the sea and Kristy explains why windows of the future could be made of wood. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
October 6, 2020
Today Summers shares how innovative companies are harnessing renewable energy from the sea and Kristy explains why windows of the future could be made of wood. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
October 6, 2020
Today Summers shares how innovative companies are harnessing renewable energy from the sea and Kristy explains why windows of the future could be made of wood. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
October 6, 2020
Today Summers shares how innovative companies are harnessing renewable energy from the sea and Kristy explains why windows of the future could be made of wood. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
How to prep your home for wildfire season
It’s only the beginning of wildfire season on the west coast, but 2.2 million acres have already burned in California alone. Wildfires can be scary, especially if you live in a fire-prone area, but preparing your home and family for the event of an evacuation will help you leave the area quickly Read More...