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To prune or not to prune: expert advice for healthy tree growth
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Pruning trees is necessary to keep them healthy, but like most important thing in life, timing is critical. Trimming at the wrong moment can cause stress, disease, and even death for trees. Knowing when not to prune is critical to ensuring that they grow for Read More...
Australia expands its marine parks, protecting more ocean than any other country
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Australia is creating ripples in the international environmental community with a bold new commitment to ocean conservation. Tanya Plibersek, Australia's Environment Minister, announced last week the expansion of the Heard Island and McDonald Islands Marine Read More...
These 6 steps will improve your home's air quality this fall
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM As autumn settles in around us with its crisp air and cozy vibe, maintaining healthy indoor air quality should be a primary concern. Cooler weather means more time indoors, which increases the risk of exposure to allergies, dust, mold spores, and other toxins Read More...
Podcast Transcript October 11, 2024: Record Sea Turtle Nests in Greece and The Life-Changing Power of a No-Spend Month
Episode Description Today's positive news: Karissa tells us all about the successful loggerhead sea turtle conservation efforts in Greece. Then, Arielle goes into why a No-Spend Month can change not only our financial health, but our mental health. The Optimist Daily is a project of The Read More...
Changemakers of the week: Nature in the Classroom and The Man That Rescues Dogs
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Every day on the Optimist Daily, we report on solutions from around the world. Though we love solutions big and small, it is often the ones right in our communities that make the largest impact. A few weeks ago, The Optimist Daily asked you, our readers, Read More...
Lung cancer patients have new hope thanks to this groundbreaking drug combo
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A global trial discovered a potential new medicine combination that prevents lung cancer progression for much longer than existing standard therapies. The combination of amivantamab and lazertinib increased progression-free survival in patients with advanced Read More...
Oldest living microbes discovered in 2-billion-year-old rock give a glimpse into Earth's early life
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A historic finding beneath South Africa's Bushveld Igneous Complex uncovered bacteria that have lived for two billion years, 1.9 billion years longer than previous records. Sealed in rock fissures almost 50 feet underground, these microbes provide vital clues Read More...
Expert-approved foods and drinks to get rid of a hangover quickly
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Those of us who drink alcohol have likely found ourselves in a situation at some point where we wake up from a fun night that involved a few too many beverages and are stuck with the dreaded hangover—headaches, nausea, and a general sense of regret. While Read More...
12 tried and true techniques for relieving a cold quickly
As the cold season approaches, many of us will undoubtedly experience the common cold. While there is no cure, there are a number of treatments that can help you heal faster and relieve your symptoms. From boosting your immune system to staying hydrated, these are 12 proven ways to get rid of a Read More...
Botanists identify 33 global 'dark spots' filled with undiscovered plant species
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Botanists have uncovered 33 global 'dark spots' rich in unknown plant species, which could include over 100,000 species, just waiting to be discovered. These regions, which include Asia, Africa, and South America, overlap with biodiversity "hotspots" but Read More...