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2020 Coal consumption was lowest in US since 1965
2020 marked an important milestone in our transition away from coal as a means of producing electricity. In the US, coal power plants experienced the country’s lowest annual coal consumption since 1965, and the fossil fuel is expected to reach levels last seen in the 19th century in coming years, Read More...
Eight activities to ease you back into post-pandemic socialization
So, positivity rates in your community are dropping and you and your friends are fully vaccinated, what’s next? For many, it’s safe to start engaging in in-person socialization again, but fear and anxiety holds us back from exercising this freedom. If it’s safe for you to begin interacting Read More...
Gettin' sweaty: Your wearable device may soon be powered by perspiration
Wearable biosensors like smartwatches have become increasingly popular in recent years thanks to their great potential for monitoring people’s health. However, finding a suitable power source for these devices has proven challenging. On one hand, conventional button batteries are too bulky, while Read More...
Study: Only 1 in 4 patients experience side effects from Covid-19 vaccine
With the creation of reliable, effective Covid-19 vaccines, the next hurdle in the US is building public confidence to increase the proportion of vaccinated adults. One concern for those with vaccine hesitancy is the potential side effects. Fortunately, a new study has found that aside from arm Read More...
May 7, 2021
It's feelings Friday and we're talking about strategies for longevity from a Blue Zone expert and how our brained are hardwired to recover from trauma. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
May 7, 2021
It's feelings Friday and we're talking about strategies for longevity from a Blue Zone expert and how our brained are hardwired to recover from trauma. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
May 7, 2021
It's feelings Friday and we're talking about strategies for longevity from a Blue Zone expert and how our brained are hardwired to recover from trauma. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
May 7, 2021
It's feelings Friday and we're talking about strategies for longevity from a Blue Zone expert and how our brained are hardwired to recover from trauma. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
US Earthquake alert systems now covers entire West Coast
Due to the unpredictable nature of earthquakes, we usually have far less time to prepare for these natural disasters than others such as tornadoes or hurricanes. The good news is that researchers have been able to design earthquake alert systems that can offer some advanced warning and allow Read More...
Thought Leader Series: The resiliency of human nature
Isolation, financial stress, and uncertainty have made many people more depressed and anxious during the pandemic. The good news is that psychiatrist and neurobiology expert Dr. Richard Friedman, whose work was shared with us by an Emissary, finds that humans have boosted resilience in the face of Read More...