Technology
There has been no era like ours for the rapid development of technology. Stay updated on the hottest trends and advancements from all over the world.
No, Tylenol use does not cause autism or ADHD large scientific review finds
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Lately, headlines and social media threads have warned pregnant people to avoid acetaminophen (often known by the brand name Tylenol), implying that using it could increase the risk of autism or ADHD in children. These claims have stirred confusion, worry, Read More...
Extinction rates are slowing—and conservation efforts may be paying off
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For years, headlines have warned that Earth is entering a sixth mass extinction. But new research suggests that this dire picture may be more nuanced, and even somewhat hopeful. A study by Kristen Saban and John Wiens of the University of Arizona's Read More...
Maldives sets a global milestone by ending mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a major step forward for public health, the Maldives achieved what no other country has done before: it has eliminated mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B. Recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), this Read More...
A one-time gene therapy is helping kids beat a deadly immune disease
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For children born with ADA-SCID, a rare genetic disease that severely compromises the immune system, everyday germs can be fatal. ADA-SCID (short for severe combined immunodeficiency due to adenosine deaminase deficiency) leaves the body unable to fight off Read More...
A new path for Alzheimer’s: Scientists reverse cognitive decline in mice by repairing the brain's natural defenses
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a development that could redefine how we approach Alzheimer’s treatment, researchers successfully reversed symptoms of the disease in mice by repairing the brain’s own vascular defenses. Using a novel nanotechnology-based approach, scientists from Read More...
How fungi may transform the future of construction
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a quiet lab in the Netherlands, Professor Han Wösten holds up what looks like a spongy brick. It may not seem like much at first glance, but this block, made from the rooting networks of fungi, could be a window into the future of sustainable Read More...
Concrete that powers cities? Scientists turn ancient material into giant batteries
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Concrete is one of civilization's oldest building blocks as well as one of its most ubiquitous. From bridges and buildings to sidewalks and stadiums, it forms the backbone of modern life. Now, researchers are reimagining this ancient material not just as Read More...
Can food rescue apps help feed vulnerable Americans as food aid shrinks?
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Dameon knows what it means to go hungry. Once homeless and panhandling for meals, he now receives regular deliveries of fresh groceries, all thanks to a volunteer, a nonprofit, and an app. "I'm surviving by the grace," he says. "Little by little, I'm able Read More...
How Nobel-winning discoveries are unlocking new treatments for autoimmune disease and cancer
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM When the immune system works well, it’s a powerful force against viruses, bacteria, and even some cancers. But when it turns against the body’s own tissues, it can cause serious autoimmune diseases. Now, a breakthrough decades in the making has earned Read More...
Huntington’s disease breakthrough: gene therapy slows progression by 75 percent
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For the first time, doctors say Huntington’s disease, one of the most devastating hereditary neurological conditions, has been successfully treated. The breakthrough comes from an ingenious gene therapy that slowed the disease’s progression by 75 percent, Read More...