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Germany's small town bet: can deep geothermal energy power the future?
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Fifteen years ago, the German town of Geretsried had high hopes for geothermal energy. However, when traditional drilling methods failed to reach enough hot water, the town was left with natural gas as its primary heating source. A new wave of geothermal Read More...
4 easy ways to remove lint without a lint roller
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Lint happens—it’s just a fact of laundry life. Whether it’s pet hair on your favorite sweater or tiny fibers clinging to your clothes, dealing with lint can be frustrating. But don’t worry! If you don’t have a lint roller on hand, these easy and Read More...
Mastering eye contact: common mistakes and how to fix them
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM What if we told you that one of the most powerful ways to build authentic relationships isn't just through deep conversations or active listening (though those are important too), but through something as simple as eye contact? Eye contact is an underrated Read More...
London Doctors cure childhood blindness with cutting-edge gene therapy
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Doctors in London have successfully restored sight in children born with a rare form of blindness, using a pioneering gene therapy that marks a major breakthrough in treating inherited eye disorders. Four children, previously diagnosed as legally blind due to Read More...
New York launches interactive Tree Tracker to monitor 25 million tree goal
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM New York is ramping up efforts to combat climate change and expand green spaces with a bold initiative to plant 25 million trees by 2033. To keep the public engaged and informed, Governor Kathy Hochul has introduced the Tree Tracker, an interactive online Read More...
In your 50s and worried about dementia? Here are 14 ways to lower your risk
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you have ever worried about your brain health as you age, you are not alone. While Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can be influenced by genetics, research shows that lifestyle plays a major role in brain resilience. In fact, experts Read More...
Norway bids farewell to fur farming in a milestone for animal welfare
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Norway officially closed the chapter on fur farming, marking a significant victory for animal welfare advocates. Once home to nearly 300 fur farms, the country has now phased out the industry entirely, with the last farmers shutting down operations ahead of Read More...
5 creative ways to reuse steeped tea bags
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you’re a regular tea drinker, you might be tossing out your used tea bags without a second thought. But before you discard them, consider this: steeped tea bags have a variety of clever uses beyond just brewing a great cup of tea. From the garden to your Read More...
Podcast Transcript February 21, 2025: Naps & Net Worth: How Sleep Boosts Problem-Solving + Discussing Female Invest
Episode Description: In this episode of The Optimist Daily Weekly Roundup, Karissa and Arielle explore the surprising link between naps and enhanced problem-solving skills—because sometimes, sleeping on it really is the best strategy. Then, they dive into the story of Female Invest, a platform Read More...
A light in the deep: scientists create feeding tool to help coral reefs recover
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Coral reefs are in crisis, and scientists around the world are racing to find solutions before these vital ecosystems fade away. Enter UZELA—the Underwater Zooplankton Enhancement Light Array—a new, low-tech but high-impact device developed by researchers Read More...