Science
From mathematics and AI to medicine and psychology, The Optimist Daily features the latest news on discoveries, technological advances, and breakthroughs in the world of science. Our Science section is here to engage and enlighten you.
Scientists develop BCI tech to decode inner speech—with a brain-powered privacy password
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Imagine being able to speak with your loved ones using nothing but your thoughts. Thanks to a new development from Stanford University, that futuristic idea is inching closer to reality, with the addition of a clever twist to protect your mental Read More...
Helsinki marks a year without traffic deaths, thanks to slower speeds and smarter streets
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Helsinki achieved something remarkable: a full year without a single traffic fatality. City and police officials confirmed the milestone this week, noting that the last fatal accident took place in early July 2024 in the Kontula district. Authorities say Read More...
Could flossing be the future of flu shots?
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Flossing just got a serious glow-up. In a development that might finally make your dentist proud, scientists have created a needle-free vaccine that works by delivering inactive viruses directly into the gumline using dental floss. Yes, dental Read More...
First hormone-free male birth control pill shown safe in early trial
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For decades, the burden of birth control has largely fallen on women. Pills, implants, IUDs, injections; the options are many, but they all target the female reproductive system. Meanwhile, male contraceptives have remained stuck in the basics: condoms or Read More...
New York becomes first state to mandate all-electric new buildings
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM New York has officially become the first state in the U.S. to require most new buildings to be constructed without fossil fuels. On July 25, the State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council finalized regulations that mandate all-electric systems for most Read More...
Just looking at someone sick may prime your immune system, study finds
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM We’ve all instinctively recoiled from the person sneezing on a train or the child with a chickenpox rash at the playground. But what if your immune system is reacting too, before you ever come into physical contact with a virus? A new study published in Read More...
Drones reveal record-breaking turtle nesting site in the Amazon
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In the heart of the Amazon Basin, along the Guaporé River where Brazil meets Bolivia, a remarkable discovery has been made. Scientists identified the largest known nesting site of the endangered giant South American river turtle, with more than 41,000 Read More...
A microscopic upgrade with massive potential: scientists block malaria with a single gene edit
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Fighting malaria has always been a game of adaptation. As mosquitoes evolve resistance to insecticides and Plasmodium parasites dodge existing drugs, scientists have been racing to find smarter solutions. Now, a team from the University of California, San Read More...
Could dolphins be speaking a language? New research hints at word-like communication
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Dolphins have long fascinated scientists for their intelligence, empathy, and complex social behaviors. Now, researchers believe they may be on the verge of decoding a more intricate piece of dolphin communication: a system that bears resemblance to human Read More...
Canine cancer research is helping both pets and people live longer, healthier lives
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In the wake of a 2023 chemical train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, residents were exposed to cancer-linked toxins. But as doctors monitor the long-term effects on humans, researchers are also turning their attention to another group: the town's dogs. Read More...