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.
Novel blood test for brain cancer brings hope of earlier treatment and better survival rates
Surgeons and scientists have made a significant advance in the fight against brain cancer, revealing a world-first blood test that might change the landscape of brain tumor diagnosis. Brain tumors, which are notoriously difficult to detect, impact hundreds of thousands of people worldwide each Read More...
Plastic-eating power of “Superworms’” inspires super waste management solution
In a pioneering study, scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), investigated the potential of the Zophobas atratus worm, also known as the superworm, to combat the global plastic pollution epidemic. Aside from serving as nutritious bug appetizers, these darkling Read More...
Break your doomscrolling habit: calm your anxiety and reclaim control
In times of anxiety, the modern era has given us a popular but harmful coping mechanism—doomscrolling. A cognitive response similar to ruminating, doomscrolling entails repeatedly scrolling through bad content online, providing only a short respite without addressing the underlying cause of Read More...
Exposing the hidden threat: skin absorption of indoor air pollutants
Indoor spaces, where many of us spend the majority of our lives, conceal a hidden threat: contaminants that enter not only through the air but also through our skin. Dive into the realm of semi-volatile organic compounds, investigating their origins and how they affect your health. Let us unlock Read More...
"Smileyscope" revolutionizes pediatric care— from scary needles to exciting adventures
Virtual reality (VR) is not just about gaming; it's increasingly finding profound applications in unexpected places. Dr. Evelyn Chan, an Australian pediatrician, uses virtual reality to transform needle procedures into immersive excursions for children, altering how they perceive medical Read More...
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 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 '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...
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 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...