New law in Hawaii will ban the killing of any sharks in state waters
Lawmakers in Hawaii have been busy bees over the past couple years when it comes to drafting laws that protect the natural beauty of their islands. The Aloha State banned all sunscreens that harm coral reefs last year and banned all plastic bags years ago, with new legislation being proposed that Read More...
What is intermittent fasting? This guide will give you all the in’s and out’s
Intermittent fasting is one of the oldest dietary interventions and healing traditions known to mankind, helping people to lose weight, gain muscle, combat brain fog, and feel healthier overall. And as you might have noticed, it’s quickly found its way back into the mainstream with more and more Read More...
All medals at the 2020 Olympics to be made out of recycled materials
With a little ingenuity, there's a lot you can do with old electronic waste. That was shown at the 2016 Olympics in Rio where 30 percent of the silver and bronze in medals came from recycled electronic devices. Now organizers of the 2020 edition in Japan are looking to one up Rio by forging all Read More...
Pakistan is pushing to recover mafia-encroached land and transform it into forests
Pakistan's Prime Minister has been an advocate for environmental conservation for a long time. Before becoming Prime Minister, he oversaw the planting of a billion trees in the province where he was in power. Now he has launched an even more ambitious project dubbed the "10 Billion Tree Tsunami" in Read More...
These gloves convert sign language movements into audio speech
Most people in the world aren't familiar with sign language, making it awfully difficult for deaf people to get their message across. This is something that a young Kenyan inventor by the name of Roy Allela knows all too well. His 6-year-old niece was born deaf and struggles to communicate with her Read More...
Australian court rejects construction of coal mine over climate concerns
Australia has been one of the slowest nations when it comes to ditching coal, but now it seems they're getting with the program. Recently, a landmark ruling rejected the construction of a coal mine because of its potential impact on the environment. The ruling represents the first time a new coal Read More...
The extraordinary health benefits of the ashwagandha powder
A glass of ancient herbs by the name of adaptogens has been gaining lots of attention for its revitalizing and restorative properties. One herb, in particular, ashwagandha, is a favorite amongst baristas, who like to stir it into their lattes or sprinkle it atop smoothies. But what exactly is this Read More...
The Green New Deal wants to bring high-speed trains to America
In many countries around the world, high-speed trains compete with planes in terms of time and costs, providing passengers with a quick, comfortable journey from point A to point B. That’s not the case in America. The United States has only one train that can technically be called a high-speed Read More...
Newborn island in the South Pacific is now nurturing birds and flowers
Four years ago a volcanic eruption gave birth to one of the world’s youngest islands. But what was thought to be just another short-lived island that submarine volcanic eruptions tend to uplift now has its own flora and fauna. Dazzling pink flowering plants, sooty tern birds, and even barn owls Read More...
How origami inspired designers to create blinds that generate solar energy
If you’ve been following the Optimist Daily for the past couple years, you’ll know that many companies are trying to design windows that can harvest energy from sunlight. The problem is often these solar windows are inefficient and block sunlight from getting through, darkening rooms in the Read More...