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How to cope with collective grief when tragedy strikes close to home
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The heartbreaking flash floods that recently swept through Texas have left devastation in their wake. As the death toll continues to rise and rescue teams search for those still missing, communities across the Hill Country are grappling with loss, Read More...
A tragedy in the heart of Texas: how to help flood victims
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In the span of just a few hours, torrential rains turned the Guadalupe River into a raging torrent, submerging homes, campsites, and communities across the Texas Hill Country. Entire families were swept away with little warning. Campers, many of them Read More...
10 effective ways to get kids off screens this summer
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Summer vacation presents an excellent opportunity for children to disconnect from their digital gadgets and participate in stimulating screen-free activities... But anyone with kids these days will know that getting them to embrace this chance is quite the Read More...
Turning plastic into pain relief: scientists transform PET waste into paracetamol
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a groundbreaking blend of biotechnology and sustainability, researchers at the University of Edinburgh have figured out how to turn plastic bottle waste into paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen), one of the world’s most widely used painkillers. Read More...
This high-tech paint 'sweats' to cool your home naturally
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM What if your home could beat the heat by sweating, just like your skin? A team of scientists in Singapore may have just made that possible. In a promising new development, researchers at Nanyang Technological University have created a cement-based paint Read More...
7 tips for zero-waste air travel
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM This month is Reduce Plastic Month, also known as Plastic Free July in the United States, making it the perfect time to revisit simple but impactful ways to cut down on plastic waste, especially while traveling. With summer in full swing, many of us are Read More...
Why hope may matter more than happiness, according to new research
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM At The Optimist Daily, we believe that good news isn't just nice to hear. Hope is essential for building a brighter world. That’s why this new research out of the University of Missouri struck a hopeful chord: it suggests that one simple emotion may shape Read More...
How books about boys are quietly rewriting the script on masculinity
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you want to counter toxic masculinity, don’t start with a think piece. Simply hand a boy a book. That’s the quiet but powerful idea rippling through this year’s Carnegie medals for children’s writing, where male friendship and nuanced portrayals Read More...
Summer hair care made simple: 11 natural ways to protect your locks
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Summer is the perfect time to loosen up and let your natural hair texture take the spotlight. Ditch the high-maintenance routines and focus on keeping your hair strong, soft, and sun-safe. With a few mindful tweaks, you can keep your locks looking lovely Read More...
Texas startup pairs diapers and fungi to fight plastic waste, one baby change at a time
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Diapers and fungi don’t exactly scream dream team. Not unless you’re the founders of Hiro Technologies, a startup in Austin, Texas that believes baby poop and mushrooms might hold the key to tackling one of the world’s stinkiest environmental problems: Read More...