Sweet treat! 6 Easy fruits to plant in your garden
Last week we wrote about five of the easiest veggies to grow if you’re new to gardening. This week we’re back with the easy-to-grow fruit edition! When it comes to growing fruit, plenty of water is the key for sweet, juicy flavor so make sure you’ve got effective irrigation set up and get Read More...
June 8, 2021
Today Kristy shares how one company is making rugs more circular and Summers details ActionAid's program to help women support themselves with sustainable mangrove conservation in Cambodia. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
June 8, 2021
Today Kristy shares how one company is making rugs more circular and Summers details ActionAid's program to help women support themselves with sustainable mangrove conservation in Cambodia. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
Researches train AI system to sniff out cancer
We’ve shared before about how dogs can be trained to sniff out certain cancers, but now, researchers have discovered a way to use AI and machine learning to detect cancers in much the same way. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania are using AI to decipher the mixture of volatile Read More...
America’s first transgender suicide hotline is up and running
According to The National Transgender Discrimination Survey (NTDS), 41 percent of transgender individuals have attempted suicide. This is a shocking figure and is even higher among trans youth and trans individuals of multiracial backgrounds. In an effort to specifically address the mental health Read More...
This team of bird paramedics is saving migratory species in New York City
Large skyscrapers pose a dangerous threat to migratory birds who often cannot see directly in front of them while flying. In large urban areas, like New York City, thousands of birds collide with skyscrapers each year, but the bird paramedics of New York are here to help. About 30 volunteers Read More...
June 7, 2021
Happy Monday! We're talking about a popcorn-based styrofoam alternative and the 5 easiest veggies to grow in your garden. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
June 7, 2021
Happy Monday! We're talking about a popcorn-based styrofoam alternative and the 5 easiest veggies to grow in your garden. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
New to gardening? Try these 5 easy veggies to get you started
Looking to start a garden this year but new to cultivating your own food? Planting a garden can be daunting, but starting with easy crop choices can simplify the process and increase your chances of reaping a rewarding yield during your first season. Today we share five of the easiest plants for Read More...
NY program buys up unsold oysters to restore coastal reefs
Back in February, we shared how The Galveston Bay Foundation partners with local restaurants to turn discarded oyster shells into marine habitats. Today, we’ve got another oyster solution, but this time the oysters are alive. When the pandemic hit, demand for seafood from restaurants Read More...