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The healing power of crafting: how creativity supports mental health and connection
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM There’s something almost magical about the simple act of making things with your hands. Whether it’s cutting paper for a collage, knitting a scarf, or shaping clay into a coffee mug, crafting has a way of pulling us into the present moment—and that’s Read More...
UK targets 10 percent pesticide reduction by 2030 to protect pollinators
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a long-awaited move, the UK government has unveiled its first official pesticide reduction target, pledging to cut pesticide use on arable farms by 10 percent by 2030. The plan, aimed at protecting bees and other pollinators, marks a significant shift in Read More...
New ‘no-fishing zones' offer hope for endangered African penguins
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM After years of debate between conservationists and the fishing industry, South Africa has taken a major step toward protecting the critically endangered African penguin. A new agreement will restrict sardine and anchovy fishing around six major breeding Read More...
Feeling behind in life? Here’s how to deal with success envy
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM It’s easier than ever to feel like everyone around you is thriving while you’re barely keeping up. Promotions on LinkedIn, milestone posts on Instagram, and group chats buzzing with career moves can all make it seem like your progress doesn’t quite Read More...
Podcast Transcript March 28, 2025: Bloodless Bulls & Biodegradable Beads
Episode Description: This week, Karissa and Arielle explore creative sustainability in action—from biodegradable, seed-filled Mardi Gras beads developed by LSU students to Mexico City’s bold move toward bloodless bullfighting. Join in for a hopeful conversation about how traditions can evolve, Read More...
How collective healing helps us thrive in uncertain times
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a world that often feels fragmented by political division, economic instability, and ongoing social challenges, healing can feel like a solitary pursuit. But the truth is, many of our wounds are not individual—they are collective. So, what happens when Read More...
Mexico City keeps bullfighting… but without the blood
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Mexico City took a significant step toward curbing bullfighting cruelty, voting to replace traditional bullfights with a new, bloodless version of the controversial spectacle. While animal rights activists welcomed the decision, they acknowledge that the Read More...
Super sniffers: how dogs could help detect dangerous bacteria in cystic fibrosis patients
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Meet Jodie. She’s a golden Labrador with a nose for science—literally. At first glance, she might seem like your average good girl, but Jodie is part of a growing group of medical detection dogs trained to sniff out harmful bacteria in humans. And her Read More...
Should you mix your friend groups? Here's how to do it right
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Bringing together friends from different parts of your life can feel like introducing characters from different books into one shared story. It might be for a birthday dinner, a wedding, or a casual game night. Either way, there's something exciting about Read More...
Ancient fish fossils reveal 15-million-year-old secrets in stunning detail
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A team of Australian paleontologists has uncovered exceptionally well-preserved fish fossils that reveal new details about ancient life and challenge conventional fossil preservation methods. These fossils, dating back 15 million years, contain remarkable Read More...