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February 3, 2021
Today we're covering everything from Kristy and Summers' first cars to VW's new recycling plant to how Netflix is boosting representation in media. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
February 3, 2021
Today we're covering everything from Kristy and Summers' first cars to VW's new recycling plant to how Netflix is boosting representation in media. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
February 3, 2021
Today we're covering everything from Kristy and Summers' first cars to VW's new recycling plant to how Netflix is boosting representation in media. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
February 3, 2021
Today we're covering everything from Kristy and Summers' first cars to VW's new recycling plant to how Netflix is boosting representation in media. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
Impossible Burgers get an affordable price drop at US grocery stores
If you’re intrigued by plant-based alternative meats but have been hesitant because of their expensive price tag, we’ve got good news for you. Impossible Foods has announced that it plans to cut the price of its plant-based burgers by 20 percent at US grocery stores. Impossible Foods has Read More...
Natural antifreeze compounds produced by fish inspire road salt alternative
Salt is a primary tool used by cities to keep roads safe during snowy weather, but while the salt helps melt snow and improve traction, it also has detrimental effects on the environment and infrastructure. Road salt is often a combination of regular salt and additives like magnesium chloride and Read More...
How an internal culture change at Netflix is helping it fight inequality
This past year has renewed and strengthened the fight against the longstanding issues of systemic racism and inequality, motivating companies to make noticeable strides toward inclusion. Studies show that businesses grow significantly and that innovation thrives with the inclusion of more Read More...
Two-drug therapy for bone cancer could replace chemotherapy
Methotrexate is a commonly used chemotherapy drug employed to treat osteosarcoma, a bone cancer. Unfortunately, one side effect of traditional chemotherapy is the potential to harm perfectly healthy cells in the process of destroying cancerous ones. Researchers from Washington University in St. Read More...
Startup launches first-ever commercial rocket using biofuel
Beyond being a thrill to watch, rocket launches are essential for blasting spacecraft and satellites into orbit. That said, there is a big environmental cost that comes with rocket launches as it requires an incredible amount of fuel to start the ascent. Space X’s Falcon Heavy, for instance, Read More...
This free online course aims to teach you how to solve social challenges
Needless to say, the world is in no short supply of big, societal problems. But there are also plenty of people prepared to tackle these challenges — and a new, free online course provides just the right tools to help them start making a difference. Dubbed Solving Public Problems, the 12-week Read More...