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The slow demise of fur: how fashion, policy, and activism helped millions of animals
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In 2014, over 140 million animals like minks, foxes, and raccoon dogs were farmed and killed for their fur. By 2023, that number dropped to around 20 million, according to a Humane World for Animals analysis using global and industry data. Though it excludes Read More...
Podcast Transcript August 22, 2025— From mind-reading BCIs to ER-proof life tips: this week’s top 10 innovations
Episode Description: This week on the podcast, Arielle and Karissa explore surprising yet powerful solutions—from Stanford’s breakthrough brain-computer interface that decodes inner speech (complete with a mental privacy password!) to the top five preventable injuries that send people to the Read More...
7 pilates mistakes instructors notice (and what to do instead)
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORAL TEAM Pilates isn’t about going harder or faster. It’s about precision. To an outsider, it can look like “not much,” because the work happens in tiny, controlled ranges. “It might feel very different than what you’re used to,” says certified instructor Read More...
New treatment helps type 1 diabetes patient produce insulin without immunosuppressants
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For the first time, a person with type 1 diabetes started producing their own insulin again after receiving a transplant of genetically edited pancreatic islet cells without the aid of immunosuppressant drugs. The proof-of-concept procedure could one day Read More...
Tiny robots offer lasting relief for tooth sensitivity, scientists say
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Tooth sensitivity may feel like a minor nuisance. That is, until your morning coffee or scoop of ice cream sends a shock straight through your jaw. But scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have unveiled a novel, long-lasting solution that Read More...
The grass-eating mystery: why cats and dogs snack on greens
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM You’re out walking your dog or watching your cat in the backyard when, out of nowhere, they start nibbling grass like it’s a gourmet salad. It's odd behavior, especially for cats, who are strict carnivores. So what's going on here? According to Dr. Read More...
How to cut grocery bills and waste less: 9 clever, planet-friendly hacks
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM We all know that grocery prices are currently astronomical. Now pair that with another stat: the U.S. Department of Agriculture says 30 to 40 percent of food ends up in landfills, producing methane, a greenhouse gas even more potent than carbon dioxide. Read More...
Scientists develop BCI tech to decode inner speech—with a brain-powered privacy password
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Imagine being able to speak with your loved ones using nothing but your thoughts. Thanks to a new development from Stanford University, that futuristic idea is inching closer to reality, with the addition of a clever twist to protect your mental Read More...
Ancient conch blowing practice shows promise for easing sleep apnea symptoms
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM An ancient breathing practice involving conch shells could help ease the symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition affecting millions in the UK, new research suggests. Known as conch blowing or shankh blowing, the ritual involves a deep Read More...
5 avoidable injuries that send people to the ER (and how to stay out of trouble)
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM ER visits aren’t always the result of dramatic car crashes or exotic animal bites. Sometimes it’s just you, your kitchen, and an innocent-looking avocado conspiring to ruin your Tuesday. According to ER doctors, a huge portion of emergency room injuries Read More...