Back in September, we wrote a story detailing how the pandemic led to a bike boom in cities all across America as people looked for safer ways to get around. Such was the case in Potomac, Maryland, home to avid cyclist and retired mathematician Ric Jackson. When Jackson’s … [Read more...] about Retired mathematician repairs over 650 bikes in his town for free
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Parkinson’s: TikTok users 3D-print pill bottle for people with shaky hands
Medication can make living with Parkinson’s more bearable, but the problem for many Parkinson’s patients is that it’s incredibly difficult removing a tiny pill from a bottle of meds while their hands are shaking. Elite athlete Jimmy Choi made this abundantly clear to his more … [Read more...] about Parkinson’s: TikTok users 3D-print pill bottle for people with shaky hands
The Optimist View: Spreading Kindness and Compassion
“It is true that when we harm others, we harm ourselves; but it is just as true that when we help others, we also help ourselves.” - Desmond Tutu It has been a tough time to be an Optimist. The events in Washington DC this week come after a year that featured a global pandemic, … [Read more...] about The Optimist View: Spreading Kindness and Compassion
Indonesians celebrate new year by clearing 30 tons of plastic off a beach
During the monsoon season each year, large amounts of trash and debris wash up onto Bali’s Kuta Beach. The litter is a serious issue and draws attention to our mounting single-use plastic crisis, but the community’s response to the trash is also inspiring. This year, locals … [Read more...] about Indonesians celebrate new year by clearing 30 tons of plastic off a beach
How car-free streets unite communities: A firsthand account from Oakland
The Optimist Daily has never been shy to support urban planning that favors pedestrians over motorists. Not only does it make the streets safer, but it can also clean up the air in a city dramatically. But beyond all this, perhaps the biggest benefit of clearing the streets of … [Read more...] about How car-free streets unite communities: A firsthand account from Oakland
