Citizen scientists discover two new exoplanets
More than 29,000 people around the world are involved in NASA’s Planet Hunters TESS project. Available through the Zooniverse website, the project enlists citizen scientists to search for new exoplanets by scanning data from NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS). After diligently Read More...
Beyond seawalls: How oysters can more sustainably protect our coastlines
We’ve written at length about using natural materials to restore degraded coastlines. The strong natural composition of oysters makes them a popular choice for these projects and in Southern California, one scientist is combining native oysters with the power of seagrass to promote coastline Read More...
June 24, 2021
Today we're covering how to improve teacher diversity in schools, and how a grassroots team is promoting harm reduction by training bartenders on how to treat overdoses. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
June 24, 2021
Today we're covering how to improve teacher diversity in schools, and how a grassroots team is promoting harm reduction by training bartenders on how to treat overdoses. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
Grassroots group provides bartenders with drug-related harm reduction training
Overdose deaths in Texas rose by 35 percent in the first eight months of the pandemic, and as the state reopens, a group of citizen volunteers is working to implement harm reduction training in common drug use sites: bars. Called Harm Redux HTX, the collection of activists is an informal Read More...
How to improve teacher diversity in public schools
Research has shown that students of color score higher on standardized tests, are more likely to graduate, and are more likely to seek out advanced coursework when they have teachers of color. Unfortunately, while students of color make up about half of US schoolchildren, teachers of color account Read More...
Avoid these 7 common mistakes for a better summer barbecue
We’re soaking up the last of summer and for many of us, that means sneaking in some end-of-season barbecues and cookouts. Grilling isn’t the healthiest way to prepare food, but avoiding these common pitfalls can help make your grilled meal as healthy as possible. Not cleaning your grill Is Read More...
World Unity Week: 'Yo Tambien'
Welcome to World Unity Week! We’re collaborating with other change-making organizations around the world to promote healing, community, and discussion. Each day, we will be featuring one of the many great events happening this week, and we encourage you to head over to the World Unity Week Read More...
June 23, 2021
Today we're talking about the future! Five doctors weigh in on the future of hospitals and old wind turbines are seeing second lives as building materials for bridges. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
June 23, 2021
Today we're talking about the future! Five doctors weigh in on the future of hospitals and old wind turbines are seeing second lives as building materials for bridges. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...