The ocean has always been a source of wonder and inspiration. Many have dedicated their entire lives to uncovering the mysteries of the ocean, but there is still so much we don’t know. This past Saturday, the UK announced its mission to fund a worldwide effort to monitor wildlife … [Read more...] about The UK announces program to monitor the world’s oceans
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3 Covid-19 medical advancements that will endure post-pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic stalled a lot of progress, but true to form, The Optimist Daily would like to point out a few ways in which the pandemic actually provided the perfect circumstances for technological advancement. Genetic vaccines. After thirty years of lab research and … [Read more...] about 3 Covid-19 medical advancements that will endure post-pandemic
The benefits of shifting healthcare from hospital to home
In today’s world, we've gotten accustomed to being able to do things at the touch of a button. Having our groceries delivered to our door, renewing driver’s licenses, and completing degrees through online platforms are tasks that would not have been accomplished remotely just one … [Read more...] about The benefits of shifting healthcare from hospital to home
This online platform is destigmatizing mental health in the Air Force
Yesterday’s Optimist View discussed the importance of mental health resources for first responders. Today we bring you a story with a similar theme from the US Air Force which is using an online mental health platform to make these services more widely available. The Air … [Read more...] about This online platform is destigmatizing mental health in the Air Force
Harvard scientists thrilled with new personalized cancer vaccine
Although the pandemic has put many things on hold, it has also spurred advancement in a variety of fields. For instance, there’s been a lot of interest and investment in vaccine technology for coronavirus, but the Covid-19 virus is not the only illness we can fend off with the … [Read more...] about Harvard scientists thrilled with new personalized cancer vaccine
