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Podcast Transcript May 30, 2025: From Reproductive Rights to Small But Mighty Chia Seeds
Episode Description: In this week’s round-up, Karissa and Arielle dive into the mighty chia seed’s digestive benefits and Cadence’s push to make emergency contraception as accessible as a pack of gum. Join them as they explore real-world solutions making a difference. The Optimist Daily is Read More...
Tiny seeds, big impact: why chia belongs in your daily diet
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM They may be small, but chia seeds are doing some serious heavy lifting in the world of nutrition. Forget buzzy trends that come and go—these seeds have the science to back up their superfood status, and they’re easier to work into your day than you might Read More...
Emergency contraception just got a lot more convenient
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you can grab a wireless phone charger and a pack of gum at 2 a.m., why not emergency contraception too? That’s the question Cadence, an Oakland-based health company, is answering with its no-nonsense product: the Morning After Pill. The company has Read More...
Are your pillows past their prime? Here’s what the experts say
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM We all have that one pillow—just the right squish, the perfect level of support, the familiar comfort that helps us drift off night after night. But even the most beloved pillow has a shelf life. If you’ve been holding onto yours for years, it might be Read More...
How DNA in the air could help track life on Earth
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In the lush forests of northern Belize, surrounded by hibiscus blooms, kingfishers overhead, and the busy trails of leaf-cutter ants below, biodiversity scientist Elizabeth Clare reflects on a question as profound as it is urgent: how do we measure all of Read More...
The surprising power of penguin poop: how guano-made clouds may help cool the planet
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In the chilly heart of Antarctica, a bunch of tuxedoed waddlers may be doing more for the planet than most of us in puffer coats. A new study has found that penguins, already champions of charm, are also unlikely champions of the climate—thanks to their Read More...
How to remove grass stains from clothes (and save your spring and summer wardrobe)
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Ah, the joys of warmer weather: sunshine, fresh air, and...grass stains. Whether you’ve been stretching on the lawn, tackling yard work, or chasing your kids through the park, chances are a few green streaks have made their way onto your clothes. The good Read More...
Why using your dishwasher is the laziest way to help the planet
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Doing your part for the environment often feels like more work — biking instead of driving, composting scraps, giving up fast fashion. But what if we told you that one of the easiest ways to go green... is to do less? Enter: the dishwasher. Yes, that Read More...
Spain strengthens housing access with removal of nearly 66,000 unlicensed Airbnb listings
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In an era where housing is more precious than ever, Spain is stepping up to say: home should come first. Last Monday, the Ministry of Consumer Rights announced a decisive move to remove nearly 66,000 holiday rental listings from Airbnb that failed to meet Read More...
Podcast Transcript May 23, 2025: The science of a sincere “sorry” and Boise’s geothermal energy solution
Episode Description: What makes an apology feel sincere? Hint: it’s in your syllables. This week, Arielle and Karissa dig into the psychology of saying sorry, celebrate Boise’s bold geothermal energy system, and share other global solutions that are heating things up (in the best way). The Read More...