This week's solutions news: Karissa gets to talk about one of her favorite artists: Taylor Swift! Turns out that over 50 of Swift's songs are the perfect BPM for administering CPR. This means millions of Swifties out there have an edge in terms of saving people from cardiac … [Read more...] about Taylor Swift’s Lifesaving Songs and Diversity Training for AI
Whale Cultural Exchange and England’s Biodiversity Net Gain Program
This week's positive news: Arielle dives into a fascinating story about a number of Baird's Beaked Whales that appear to practice and share cultural traditions. Then, Karissa goes into an exciting article about England's new Biodiversity Net Gain program, an ambitious initiative … [Read more...] about Whale Cultural Exchange and England’s Biodiversity Net Gain Program
Mindfulness for Students and The Smileyscope
This week is all about kids! Karissa shares how schools in the US are championing students' emotional well being with school-wide mindfulness practice. Then, Arielle explains the Smileyscope, a VR tool for young patients that transforms scary medical procedures (like getting a … [Read more...] about Mindfulness for Students and The Smileyscope
Decode Chicken Language and Sleep Your Way to a Longer Life
This week's positive news: Arielle talks about how artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to decode chicken language and how these developments can lead to improved animal welfare. Then, Karissa shares expert tips on how to prioritize sleep for longevity. The Optimist Daily … [Read more...] about Decode Chicken Language and Sleep Your Way to a Longer Life
California’s Sea Otters and Twilight Zone Fungi
This week's solutions news: Karissa shares a story about one of her favorite animals—sea otters—and their role in protecting California coastlines. Then, Arielle takes us into the ocean's "Twilight Zone" to discuss the potential antibiotic properties of all the fungi growing … [Read more...] about California’s Sea Otters and Twilight Zone Fungi