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From wind farm to front door: architects turn turbines into tiny homes
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Step inside Nestle, and you might think you’re in a sleek, minimalist cabin. The sunlight filters through glass doors, white walls glow under a skylight, and four solar panels gleam overhead. Step outside, though, and the secret is revealed: this cozy Read More...
How to raise siblings who love each other, according to a psychologist
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Fighting between brothers and sisters is normal. And even though it may drive you and the rest of the family crazy, in reality it’s not always a bad thing. Squabbles can sharpen negotiation skills, build resilience, and even prepare kids for real-world Read More...
Australia says goodbye to plastic soy sauce fish in world-first ban
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For decades, they’ve bobbed alongside sushi rolls across the globe: those tiny fish-shaped soy sauce bottles that squeeze out just enough seasoning for a mouthful of maki. But their days are numbered. As of September 1st, South Australia is the first place Read More...
5 simple fitness tests that may reveal how long you’ll live
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Curious about your chances of living a long and healthy life? You don’t necessarily need pricey full-body scans or complicated blood work. According to researchers, everyday fitness tests can offer a surprising snapshot of how you’re aging. “These Read More...
Palo Santo explained: history, meaning, and mindful ways to use it
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you’ve ever caught a sensual whiff of the warm, grounding scent of palo santo smoke, you know why people call it magical. In Spanish, the name means “holy wood,” and for centuries it has been treasured across South America for both healing and Read More...
Europe approves twice-yearly HIV prevention shot amid rising cases
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Imagine replacing a daily pill with just two injections a year. That is now a reality in Europe, where the European Commission has approved the first twice-yearly shot to prevent HIV. The drug, lenacapavir, marketed as Yeytuo, is already being hailed as a Read More...
How to revive your work mojo after a vacation
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Your summer vacation was pure bliss: sunny beach mornings, spontaneous ice cream stops, and afternoons spent buried in a good book. But now you're back at your desk, drowning in Slack messages and emails, and the vacation glow is swiftly fading. The Read More...
Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize unite to protect Great Mayan Jungle
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM On August 15, Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize announced a bold regional pact: the creation of the Great Mayan Jungle Biocultural Corridor, a sprawling reserve that will cross national borders to protect one of the world’s most vital tropical forests. Covering Read More...
Podcast Transcript September 5, 2025— Celebrating Local Changemakers: Nominate Your Community Heroes of 2025
Episode Description: This week, Arielle spotlights the return of our Local Changemakers Series! From food justice in Olympia to climate activism and dog rescue in Thailand, last year’s nominees inspired us with their creativity and compassion. Now we’re inviting you to nominate the people and Read More...
2025 Local Changemakers Series
We are thrilled to announce the return of our Local Changemakers Series for 2025! Last year, we had the honor of highlighting incredible individuals and organizations making a difference in their communities, and we cannot wait to do it again. Here are the solutions we had the honor of Read More...