Today’s Solutions: March 28, 2024

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.

Are mushrooms Mother Nature

Are mushrooms Mother Nature's built-in solution to plastic pollution?

In a world overrun with plastic waste, the potential hero may arise from the humble realm of fungi. With between two and four million species worldwide, these often overlooked creatures hold possibilities ranging from alternative building materials to cleansing environmental toxins. Scientists Read More...

AI deciphers chicken language

AI deciphers chicken language for a happier flock

Have you ever wondered what the chickens are talking about? Chickens are excellent communicators, with their clucks, squawks, and purrs forming a complicated linguistic system. These sounds are their way of engaging with the world and communicating delight, fear, and social cues to one another, Read More...

How a pioneering MRI ‘si

How a pioneering MRI 'signature' predicts dementia years before symptoms develop

In a major step toward predicting dementia before its debilitating symptoms appear, researchers revealed an MRI 'signature' that could act as a warning, pinpointing the risk of getting the disease five to 10 years in advance. This unique biomarker not only offers early detection but also opens the Read More...

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Scientists finally complete map of gigantic deep sea coral reef off the US Atlantic coast 

For the first time in scientific history, experts have cracked the code of the world's largest deep-sea coral reef, a massive 6.4 million-acre ecosystem hundreds of miles off the Atlantic coast of the United States. This incredible discovery, which surpasses the size of Vermont, has now been Read More...

Sea otters: the guardians of C

Sea otters: the guardians of California's kelp forests

New research from the Monterey Bay Aquarium reveals a striking link between the recovery of Southern sea otters and the condition of kelp forests along the West Coast. According to a study published in the journal PLOS Climate, the recovery of sea otter populations in central California coincided Read More...

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Native Nations without reliable internet take broadband networks into their own hands

A major chunk of the Hopi Reservation's dry mesas in northeast Arizona is underserved by internet service. Hopi Telecommunications, which provides internet and telephone services in the area, is dealing with the restrictions of an out-of-date copper wire network. The company's service order Read More...

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Scientists claim revolutionary protein test offers early detection of 18 cancers

Novelna, a biotech company in the United States, announced a revolutionary protein-based test that shows promise as a less intrusive and more effective way to screen for 18 different types of cancer in their early stages. The researchers believe their discovery has the potential to be a medical Read More...

A glimpse into the feline worl

A glimpse into the feline world: how your cat experiences life through the senses

While cats have the same fundamental senses as humans, how they interpret and use sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch creates a unique tapestry of their everyday experiences. Join us as we explore the intricacies of their captivating gaze, highly tuned ears, tremendous olfactory abilities, and Read More...

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“Twilight Zone” fungi from the ocean’s depths—a new frontier for antibiotic discovery

In a revolutionary discovery, the largest-ever investigation of ocean DNA, published in the journal Frontiers in Science, has shown a plethora of fungi living in the ocean's mysterious twilight zone. This enormous study builds on a comprehensive ocean DNA catalog that includes over 317 million Read More...

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The leading startups transforming CO2 into everyday wonders

For Stafford Sheehan, a cofounder and chemist at Air Company, perfume-making is more than simply creating an enticing scent. Air Company, established in New York, uses technology that transforms carbon dioxide into ethanol, which is then blended with essential oils and water to create the pale Read More...