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.
Honda unveils plans to only sell electric vehicles by 2040
Joining giant automakers like Volkswagen, Volvo, and Jaguar, Japanese car manufacturer Honda has announced its plans to electrify its fleet in the coming years. As part of its commitment to move away from fossil fuels and internal combustion engines, the company will aim to make 100 percent of its Read More...
Vertical farming is bringing local produce to California’s densest cities
We’ve written extensively about vertical farming as a solution to make fresh food more sustainable, efficient, and localized. Now, sustainable agriculture company Plenty is hoping to expand the reach of vertical farming in California with two new sites in San Francisco and Compton. At their Read More...
New radar in Costa Rica can track tiny space debris
Space debris flying around Earth’s orbit is a major threat to the International Space Station (ISS) and future manned space missions. That’s why LeoLabs, a company that provides commercial radar tracking services for objects in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), just built the “most advanced commercial Read More...
This wave energy machine is part of Scotland’s plan to fight climate change
Wave energy has a huge potential to help move our economies towards a post-carbon future, but progress around the world to bring the appropriate technologies to a commercial scale has been rather slow. In Scotland, however, the situation is quite different. Home to many islands and tidal currents, Read More...
This startup wants to use balloons to capture CO2 miles above ground
Direct carbon capture is key to reducing the dangerous amount of greenhouse gases that humanity has put into the atmosphere. One startup is taking a new approach to the problem by capturing CO2 from the atmosphere at a height of 52,800 feet. Called High Hopes, the Israel-based company has figured Read More...
French drivers will soon be able to exchange their old cars for e-bikes
In recent years, e-bikes have become increasingly popular among commuters and cyclists, as well as people who previously dreaded the thought of cycling uphill for long distances. This interest in e-bikes has exploded during the coronavirus, as many have sought out ways to travel while avoiding Read More...
US’ largest coal miners’ union voices support for a transition to renewables
A huge hurdle in the transition to renewable energy is the question of what will happen to the thousands of jobs in the coal and gas industries. Fortunately, multiple studies have shown the economic benefits associated with a transition to a greener energy future, and now, even the US’ largest Read More...
Citizen science unveils true significance of Scottish fort
Citizen science has exploded in popularity during the pandemic and at one site in Scotland, years of volunteer archaeology have paid off with the discovery of a long sought after hillfort. The King's Seat Hillfort has been known to archeologists for a century, but its full size, location, and Read More...
Washington state moves to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2030
In September last year, California took a commendable step towards a cleaner transport sector by banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. Just a few months later, Massachusetts followed in the footsteps of the Golden State and did the same. Now, the state of Washington is about to take it Read More...
Report: US Power sector is halfway to zero emissions
17 states plus Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico have set goals to achieve entirely clean energy power systems by 2050 or sooner. In encouraging news, a new report, titled “Halfway to Zero,” has found that power sector emissions in the US are already half what they would be without the adoption Read More...