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Mastering eye contact: common mistakes and how to fix them
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM What if we told you that one of the most powerful ways to build authentic relationships isn't just through deep conversations or active listening (though those are important too), but through something as simple as eye contact? Eye contact is an underrated Read More...
London Doctors cure childhood blindness with cutting-edge gene therapy
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Doctors in London have successfully restored sight in children born with a rare form of blindness, using a pioneering gene therapy that marks a major breakthrough in treating inherited eye disorders. Four children, previously diagnosed as legally blind due to Read More...
New York launches interactive Tree Tracker to monitor 25 million tree goal
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM New York is ramping up efforts to combat climate change and expand green spaces with a bold initiative to plant 25 million trees by 2033. To keep the public engaged and informed, Governor Kathy Hochul has introduced the Tree Tracker, an interactive online Read More...
In your 50s and worried about dementia? Here are 14 ways to lower your risk
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you have ever worried about your brain health as you age, you are not alone. While Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can be influenced by genetics, research shows that lifestyle plays a major role in brain resilience. In fact, experts Read More...
Norway bids farewell to fur farming in a milestone for animal welfare
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Norway officially closed the chapter on fur farming, marking a significant victory for animal welfare advocates. Once home to nearly 300 fur farms, the country has now phased out the industry entirely, with the last farmers shutting down operations ahead of Read More...
5 creative ways to reuse steeped tea bags
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you’re a regular tea drinker, you might be tossing out your used tea bags without a second thought. But before you discard them, consider this: steeped tea bags have a variety of clever uses beyond just brewing a great cup of tea. From the garden to your Read More...
A light in the deep: scientists create feeding tool to help coral reefs recover
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Coral reefs are in crisis, and scientists around the world are racing to find solutions before these vital ecosystems fade away. Enter UZELA—the Underwater Zooplankton Enhancement Light Array—a new, low-tech but high-impact device developed by researchers Read More...
How to build a midday wellness routine
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Every day it happens like clockwork. Around 3 p.m., energy levels dip, focus starts to wane, and even the simplest tasks seem twice as difficult. Thoughts become scattered, motivation takes a nosedive, and that once-productive morning feels like a distant Read More...
How to overcome the fear of being left out and build stronger connections
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM We’ve all been there. You open your phone, casually scroll through social media, and suddenly—there it is. A photo, a video, or a post showing your friends at an event you weren’t invited to. Your heart sinks, and a flood of emotions rushes in: Read More...
Is water the simple solution to making future solar cells recyclable?
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Solar energy is rapidly rising, with panel prices dropping and global adoption increasing by around 24 percent annually over the past decade. The industry is projected to triple in size by 2028, thanks in part to the growing use of perovskite solar cells—a Read More...