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

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

This week's positive news: Arielle shares exciting inclusivity and diversity news from Valencia: Mar Galcerán becomes Spain's first parliamentarian with Down Syndrome. Then, Karissa shares some expert tips on how to exercise key brain regions for a stronger brain in 2024. The … [Read more...] about Spain’s First Parliamentarian with Down Syndrome and a Neuroscientist’s Guide to Strengthening Your Brain

Happy New Year!  Arielle and Karissa catch up and talk about how they rang in 2024, then Arielle leads a conversation about the science behind Dry January. After, Karissa talks about a life-saving change on San Francisco's iconic Golden Gate Bridge. Trigger Warning  This episode … [Read more...] about Dry January and The Golden Gate Bridge’s Life Saving Makeover

Welcome to our last episode of the year! Karissa shares tips on how to truly cultivating connection at family gatherings. Then Arielle talks about social infrastructure and how certain design choices can help alleviate urban loneliness. On behalf of the team behind The Optimist … [Read more...] about Connecting at Family Gatherings and Design Solutions to Urban Loneliness