Study finds the upside to impostor syndrome
“Impostor Phenomenon” was originally described in a 1978 paper studying women with high-achieving careers. Since then, the impostor syndrome theory has been widely studied and developed in many ways. Symptoms include feeling like a fake and not as capable as others think, unworthiness, and low Read More...
NASA’s plan to make space more accessible to all
Last year, one study rocketed forward the understanding of inclusive space travel. The AstroAcess project looked at requirements for sending people with different kinds of disabilities into space by creating a space-like environment in an aircraft free-falling from 32,000 feet down to Earth. It was Read More...
Why birds migrate so far and how you can help them
Spring is in the air. This exquisite time of year signals the birth of new life, warmer weather, greener trees, and the return of migrating birds. In North America, most birds migrate to some extent, with more than 30 species traveling between climates in the U.S. and tropics each year. A bird Read More...
Why do we find puppies so gosh dang cute?
With those big eyes and perfect little paws, dogs hold a special place in our hearts. Our strong bond with these furry creatures started around 40,000 years ago in hunter-gatherer societies. New research from Duquesne University has explored exactly how and why we’ve chosen to transform ferocious Read More...
These 6 nervine herbs support the nervous system
It’s nothing new that herbs are full of substances that support our bodies. Studies have shown some can fend off inflammation, heal wounds, and calm stress. Then there are some called nervine herbs that actually support our nervous system. What are nervine herbs? Nervine herbs are a helpful Read More...
This atlas maps out the area of the brain associated with substance disorders
As we have reiterated many times at The Optimist Daily, the brain is an extremely complex organ shrouded in mystery. Incredible and interesting breakthroughs are always being made on this front, including how our brains interpret smell, how they communicate with our organs, and the regions involved Read More...
How to talk to your kids about the war in Ukraine
Approaching conversations about difficult topics with your kids is a challenge every parent has to face, whether that’s climate change or war, it can be a daunting and awkward task. Nowadays, the internet has given children access to some not-so-savory content, including circulating images of the Read More...
How healthy is sushi?
Sushi is even more popular outside of Japan than in Japan, and it's pretty popular there too. Traditional sushi is stuffed with fresh fish and vegetables, ingredients usually praised for their health profiles. “Sushi has this halo of being healthy,” says Katherine Zeratsky, a professor of Read More...
This encyclopedia chronicles TV’s history of Blackness
The portrayal of Black people in the entertainment industry is becoming more sensitive, equal, and reflective of society. Showing Black faces on the millions of American TV screens helped amplify this community's voice and break down some barriers of discrimination. Although, the road has been Read More...
DNA motors revolutionize tiny biological robotics
Molecular robotics is an area of science that manipulates minuscule materials - like DNA and proteins - to create a biological robot. This may be strange to consider as we usually associate robots with metal, but robots are purely something that can act on their own on behalf of people. We’ve Read More...