Advanced suture design mimics human tendons to promote healing
We recently shared a story about a high schooler who developed infection-detecting sutures. Today, we’ve got another suture solution, but this time, gel sheathed sutures that can deliver drugs and prevent infection. Developed by researchers at McGill University, the sutures, called tough gel Read More...
Five sustainable brands pioneering the adaptive fashion movement
Sustainable fashion is on the rise as consumers increasingly opt for second-hand clothing or demand transparency and accountability from their favorite brands. But this doesn't mean sustainable style is accessible to everyone. Plus-size people have fewer options for ethical and eco-friendly Read More...
This man makes bricks out of chewed-up gum and discarded masks
Have you ever reached in your pocket to find you had forgotten a rock-hard piece of chewed-up gum wrapped in a scrap of paper? This happened to Binish Desai when he was a boy, and that mundane event inspired his childhood dream to build the world’s least expensive houses for the people he saw Read More...
Scientists develop robodogs for the visually impaired
Robot dogs with laser vision may sound like the main characters of a Saturday morning cartoon, but don’t be surprised if you see one out and about in the future. A team of scientists from the University of California, Berkeley, published a study on March 26 that detailed their robodog prototype Read More...
Choose eco-friendly burial garments for a sustainably stylish departure
Here at The Optimist Daily, we have written about how we can honor our sustainable values, even after death, by opting for decomposable coffins or choosing to have our bodies broken down into organic compost. After speaking with someone who had attended a funeral where the deceased was laid in a Read More...
These students want to turn old chewing gum into skateboard wheels
While ubiquitous on city streets, discarded chewing gum is a form of plastic pollution that’s rarely a topic of discussion. To help spotlight this issue, two design students have come up with the idea of turning this street waste into skateboard wheels. The brainchild of Hugo Maupetit and Vivian Read More...
This new pavilion will be made of discarded oyster shells and cork
Here at The Optimist Daily, we love sharing architecture projects that put circularity front and center. The latest one we've come across involves architecture firm BakerBrown Studio, which plans to repurpose discarded lobster shells, oyster shells, and wine bottle corks to build a sustainable Read More...
Dutch designer creates masks that are meant to be littered
As masks have become a staple of our day-to-day look due to the pandemic, people have been getting creative with their designs. Unwilling to compromise on style, people are wearing glitter-glam masks, boldly colored masks, printed masks, and more. However, the surplus of "mask-cessories," as Read More...
Scientists use durian waste to make antibacterial hydrogel bandages
While it’s rather uncommon to come across tropical fruits like durian at your local grocery store, these unusual fruits are quite popular in Singapore, where scientists have recently figured out a way to turn discarded durian husks into sustainable and affordable antibacterial hydrogel Read More...
Cadence creates stylish and convenient reusable travel capsules
As the end of the pandemic slowly draws nearer, it’s hard to not get excited about the prospect of traveling again. All the adventures we put on hold because of the health crisis are sneaking back into our minds with the hope that things will return to something that resembles normal again Read More...