New desalination technology turns brine into valuable chemicals
Desalination plants around the world produce about 27 billion gallons of drinking water each day. This drought-proof approach of converting brackish or salt water to potable water is costly because it requires a lot of energy, but new research outlines an efficient method for transforming water Read More...
New bionic eye could restore sight and even offer night vision
As we’ve talked about on The Optimist Daily, prosthesis technology has come a long way in recent years, but the human eye has always been difficult to replicate. Now, scientists have designed a prototype for the first 3D artificial bionic eye, which could let users see better than with the real Read More...
Online shopping for food assistance programs can improve health equity
Online grocery orders have spiked during the pandemic, but for those who rely on food stamps and assistance programs, online shopping hasn’t really been an option. Fortunately, late last month, California’s food stamps program, CalFresh, began allowing beneficiaries to buy groceries online at Read More...
Understanding the 4 stages of sleep can help you feel more rested
We’ve all heard that there are different stages of sleep and which one you wake up in could determine whether you rise refreshed or on the wrong side of the bed. So what exactly are the stages of sleep and how can you set your morning alarm to take advantage of them for more energy? In the Read More...
This Mexican highway is now flanked by lush vertical gardens
If you drive along Mexico City’s iconic Beltway expressway, you will notice a new green makeover of the roadway pillars. The renamed "Vía Verde" includes 1,000 concrete columns covered in lush vegetation to create 15 acres of vertical gardens. The pillars serve to both beautify the area Read More...
June 13, 2020
On this special weekend edition of The Optimist Daily Update, we share the extended version of Kristy's interview with spirit-centered activist, organizer, and advocate Aqeela Sherrills. His career in justice advocacy has stretched from his hometown of Watts, California to New Jersey where he works Read More...
June 13, 2020
On this special weekend edition of The Optimist Daily Update, we share the extended version of Kristy's interview with spirit-centered activist, organizer, and advocate Aqeela Sherrills. His career in justice advocacy has stretched from his hometown of Watts, California to New Jersey where he works Read More...
June 13, 2020
On this special weekend edition of The Optimist Daily Update, we share the extended version of Kristy's interview with spirit-centered activist, organizer, and advocate Aqeela Sherrills. His career in justice advocacy has stretched from his hometown of Watts, California to New Jersey where he works Read More...
June 13, 2020
On this special weekend edition of The Optimist Daily Update, we share the extended version of Kristy's interview with spirit-centered activist, organizer, and advocate Aqeela Sherrills. His career in justice advocacy has stretched from his hometown of Watts, California to New Jersey where he works Read More...
Nestle rolls out zero waste product dispensers
Cutting out single use plastic can be tough when it seems like everything comes wrapped in it, but Nestle is piloting a new zero waste program for their products in stores in Switzerland that hopes to cut down on plastic waste. Purina cat food and Nescafé coffee are some of the products you can Read More...