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From compost to crops: banana peels show surprising power as eco-friendly fertilizer
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In kitchens around the world, banana peels are tossed away without a second thought. But what if those scraps could do more than rot in a landfill? According to new research, banana peels may be an overlooked powerhouse when it comes to growing healthier, Read More...
EU greenlights 100 hydrogen projects in major energy transformation plan
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a sweeping move to modernize its energy infrastructure and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, the European Union approved 100 cross-border hydrogen and electrolyzer initiatives, laying the groundwork for one of the continent’s most ambitious green energy Read More...
The surprising emotional life of bees: what bumblebees can teach us about contagious joy
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you’ve ever watched a bumblebee clumsily bumble from flower to flower, you’ve probably smiled. But it turns out, bees might be sharing that good mood with each other, too, literally. A new study suggests that when one bee experiences a positive Read More...
Decades of protection pay off as endangered whales make a rare comeback in Canada
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a world where news about endangered species is often bleak, a sprawling underwater canyon off the coast of Nova Scotia is offering something rare: hope. There, in the dark, nutrient-rich waters of the Gully, a vast submarine canyon roughly the size of Read More...
Smelling your own farts might be good for your brain, science says
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM It’s long been the butt of jokes, but the science is catching up: fart gas might actually be good for you. Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine say that hydrogen sulfide, the chemical behind that telltale rotten-egg smell, might help protect the aging Read More...
New stem cell treatment shows promise for reversing vision loss in macular degeneration patients
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For millions living with age-related macular degeneration, seeing the world head-on becomes an exercise in frustration. Faces blur, road signs fade, and once-clear scenes dissolve into a grey smudge at the center of vision. Existing treatments can only slow Read More...
3 so-called bad habits that might actually be making you a better person
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Let’s be honest. Most of us have habits we wish we could kick. Maybe it’s venting too much after a stressful day, putting off that one task for tomorrow (again), or chatting about a coworker’s awkward lunchroom behavior. We often see these behaviors as Read More...
Australia’s bold move to ban kids under 16 from social media sparks important global debate
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Starting this week, on December 10th, Australia will become the first country to ban all children under 16 from having social media accounts. This is meant to be a sweeping law that covers TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Threads, and other Read More...
How to build a life that feels good: 5 guiding principles to happiness
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you’ve spent any time online lately, you know the world isn’t exactly short on advice. It feels like everyone is ready and willing to talk over each other and shovel out unsolicited counsel: “Fix your mindset.” “Rewrite your habits.” “Become Read More...
Podcast Transcript December 5, 2025— Holiday health etiquette plus the first female crash test dummy is (finally) here
Episode Description: This week, Karissa and Arielle tackle two big, very real-world solutions: how to gracefully ask friends and family if they’re sick before a holiday hangout, and why the U.S. finally introducing its first female crash test dummy is a major win for road safety and equity. They Read More...