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Amidst pandemic, America’s small businesses are doing better than expected
You’ve probably heard how many small businesses struggled due to Covid-19. Maybe you even saw your favorite local retailer close down. Now, thanks to the introduction of vaccines, and government aid in the form of stimulus checks, we might be seeing some of those familiar faces again. One Read More...
How to discern between toxic and safe household plants for your pets
The pandemic has created a surge in houseplant popularity, which is a lovely way to make an indoor space greener and even has its fair share of health benefits. However, if you also care for pets such as dogs or cats, then it’s best to be selective when bringing plants in to join your personal Read More...
Connecticut passes law to make all prison phone calls free
We’ve written before about the importance of restorative justice in a truly effective criminal system, and a big part of that is ensuring that incarcerated individuals have access to resources to reduce recidivism rates and reintegrate as participating members of society. In an effort to bolster Read More...
June 25, 2021
We're nurturing nature on the Update today with stories about bee gardens in Germany and oyster reefs in Southern California. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
June 25, 2021
We're nurturing nature on the Update today with stories about bee gardens in Germany and oyster reefs in Southern California. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
World Unity Week: ‘The Power of Connection’
Welcome to World Unity Week! We’re collaborating with other change-making organizations around the world to promote healing, community, and discussion. Each day, we will be featuring one of the many great events happening this week, and we encourage you to head over to the World Unity Week Read More...
Citizen scientists discover two new exoplanets
More than 29,000 people around the world are involved in NASA’s Planet Hunters TESS project. Available through the Zooniverse website, the project enlists citizen scientists to search for new exoplanets by scanning data from NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS). After diligently Read More...
Do cars pass your bike too closely on the road? This taillight has your back
Being a cyclist on the road means trusting drivers to pay attention and give you enough space for your safety and their own. One of the leading causes of car accidents that involve cyclists is when the driver of the motorized vehicle passes too closely to cyclists. Too often vehicles are left Read More...
Museum in Dubai is first in the Arab world to exhibit Holocaust memorial
The human species is innovative, creative, and intelligent, however, looking into our collective history certainly demonstrates our flaws. Humans have committed atrocities against our environment and each other, but the best way to progress and make sure that these events do not repeat themselves Read More...
Scientists use a 3D printer to create a living material made from algae
Being some of the most productive organisms on Earth, it’s no wonder that algae are the subject of intense study in the scientific community. We have previously written many stories about these miracle organisms and their incredible qualities, such as sequestering greenhouse gases and Read More...