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Meet Raya: Disney's first Southeast Asian princess
The US has long been a driving force in entertainment, media, and cultural exportation, so the responsibility of transforming how marginalized identities are represented lies largely in the hands of the major players in Hollywood and mass media companies such as Disney. With films such as Crazy Read More...
Non-invasive skin swab test can accurately diagnose Parkinson’s disease
Diagnosing Parkinson’s disease typically involves a complicated and lengthy process that relies on symptoms and careful examinations by physicians. A recent study, however, points towards a future where the disease could be diagnosed with a simple skin swab test. Conducted by a research team Read More...
March 12, 2021
Today we're talking about how to combat the limitations of gender stereotypes and the world's first flushable, biodegradable pregnancy test. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
March 12, 2021
Today we're talking about how to combat the limitations of gender stereotypes and the world's first flushable, biodegradable pregnancy test. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
March 12, 2021
Today we're talking about how to combat the limitations of gender stereotypes and the world's first flushable, biodegradable pregnancy test. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
March 12, 2021
Today we're talking about how to combat the limitations of gender stereotypes and the world's first flushable, biodegradable pregnancy test. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
US on the verge of constructing its first utility-scale offshore wind farm
After three years of planning, it looks like the US is on the verge of constructing its first utility-scale offshore wind farm. The project, called Vineyard Wind, completed its last environmental impact report this week and has received approval from the White House. Once officially approved by the Read More...
5 ways parents can combat the limitations of gender stereotypes
As a nation, the United States has been in an ever-evolving process when it comes to human rights issues such as racism, sexism, and the subject of gender fluidity. While there has been progress made in terms of diversity, inclusivity, and the conceptualization of gender roles, the evidence of our Read More...
GM’s new Li-metal batteries nearly double the capacity of lithium-ion cells
Back in January 2021, General Motors (GM) announced that it will only produce electric vehicles by 2035. If such an announcement from America’s biggest automaker wasn’t encouraging enough for the transition to electric vehicles in the US, GM has followed it up with another big announcement Read More...
New project aims to make the world’s longest hiking trail more accessible
As the longest recreational trail in the world, The Great Trail in Canada has really changed the way Canadians can experience their country’s natural heritage. It officially opened in 2017, after nearly 25 years of planning, to connect 27,000 kilometers of multi-use trails in ways that are safe Read More...