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A Honduran spring is happening, unprecedented anti-corruption movement growing
In one of the poorest countries in Latin America, young people are letting their voices be heard. They are tired of corruption and government scandals, and yearning for reform. For the past couple of weeks, Hondurans are flooding the streets with weekly torch marches against corruption and Read More...
Toxic substance found in clothing banned by EU members
It has been known for years that nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPE) degrade in the environment into substances which accumulates in the bodies of fish and disrupts their hormones, harming fertility, growth and sexual development. Still, the toxic substance was used in clothing and other textile Read More...
How acupuncture can help to reduce stress
Needles might not sound like the best stress-reducers, but many people have shared that acupuncture helps them to relax and to get rid of chronic stress symptoms. Up until now, it is not exactly clear to scientists how this works, and this lack of research is one of the reasons that makes some Read More...
Biofuels and the future of the transportation industry
This week, FedEx announced it has agreed to purchase 3 million gallons of low-carbon biofuel per year. In The Optimist Daily, we have featured many more and similar announcements by corporate giants before. This article looks at the challenges, the future and the quest for biofuels in the Read More...
These 10 herbal remedies might be growing in your garden
The majority of the world’s population rely on plants for their health care. But how often do you take a look in your backyard to check if there's a herbal remedy you could use? Here are 10 healing plants that might be growing somewhere close to your home. Dandelion is one example. You might Read More...
Moving around frequently reduces breast cancer risk
Yet, another study that shows the health benefits of frequently moving. According to this study of the University of Toronto, working out and then sitting at your desk all day is not healthier than sitting at your desk and not working out at all. Only moving around frequently during the day — Read More...
Solar Desalination: The solution to California’s water crisis
California’s drought-stricken Central Valley farming region still has lots of ground water. However, that water is salty because of the nearby Pacific Ocean. Desalination of that water is the easiest way to provide more fresh water to California’s farms, but conventional desalination is an Read More...
Now opening: The neighborhood for testing driverless cars
Mcity is a cool lab to test self-driving cars in a neighborhood all their own. It’s a 32-acre simulated town with streets, intersections, traffic signs, buildings, and sidewalks, opened yesterday at the University of Michigan. Mcity also has robotic human dummies, designed to anticipate all Read More...
Uber cheaper and faster than taxis in low-income neighborhoods
Some say that on-demand ride-hailing services like Uber only serve in city centers and well-to-do neighborhoods. However, a study funded by Uber shows that it took Uber cars less than half as long as calling for a taxi in several low-income neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Moreover, the trips Read More...
The secret of highly attractive people (No, it’s not beauty)
We all want to feel seen, known and cherished by others Attraction is the energy that draws people closer to us. Attraction creates desire, intrigue and deeper connections in relationships. And the good news is you can intentionally create more attraction… in yourself. Attraction is much deeper Read More...