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In 4 years, US power grid increased battery storage to the equivalent of 20 nuclear reactors
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM As climate-related disasters worsen and the need for renewable energy grows, the United States has resorted to large-scale battery storage to help maintain its power grid. According to data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), more than 20 Read More...
Sound wave device provides one-hour blood test results with a single finger prick
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Blood tests are an important diagnostic tool for diagnosing disorders and monitoring health, but the procedure is not enjoyable; It is typically painful and time-consuming. Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder invented a novel handheld gadget Read More...
Do resistance bands count as strength training? A comprehensive guide
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM To answer the resistance band dilemma, we first need to know exactly what strength training is. Strength training consists of activities that put force on muscles, forcing them to adapt and develop stronger over time. According to Susie Reiner, PhD, CSCS, Read More...
Ireland's 'reverse vending machine' bottle return initiative is a recycling success story
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Re-turn, Ireland's first bottle deposit return scheme, has seen a remarkable metamorphosis since its inception in February 2023. Despite initial criticism, the public has welcomed the idea, with over 630 million cans and bottles dumped in reverse vending Read More...
Federal Trade Commission implements tough new rule to combat fake reviews
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Today, online shopping is the default for many of us, meaning we rely heavily on reviews when deciding on our purchases. But in this wild internet era, how can we trust that all the reviews we’re reading are legit? Luckily, the Federal Trade Commission's Read More...
How to have a conversation with someone you disagree with
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Recent events in the United States underscore a deep trend towards polarization that is spreading throughout the country. As current events bring up strong emotions, we have 11 tips for talking to someone you disagree with. Even if you don’t share the same Read More...
Podcast Transcript October 25, 2024: How Donating Food Boosts Supermarket Profits and LGBTQ+ veterans get the honorable discharge they deserve
Episode Description Today's solutions-news: Arielle dives into a surprising community-focused solution that solves many problems at once. Then, Karissa shares the uplifting news that over 800 veterans who were previously removed under the now-repealed "don't ask, don't tell" policy have had Read More...
Changemakers of the week: Lahaina Restoration Foundation and The Montana Institute
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Every day on the Optimist Daily, we report on solutions from around the world. Though we love solutions big and small, it is often the ones right in our communities that make the largest impact. Today we are excited to publish the third round of The Read More...
This revolutionary ADHD headset and game identify cases with 95% accuracy
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Traditionally, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was diagnosed through behavioral evaluations and psychiatric interviews. However, an exciting new technology is about to change that. Researchers at Taiwan's National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung Read More...
Halloween isn't the only spooky celebration: 8 fascinating festivals from all across the world
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For many people around the world, Halloween is the pinnacle of the spooky season, with costumes, jack-o'-lanterns, and trick-or-treating providing a lively mix of fun and terror. However, Halloween is not the only holiday that honors the creepy, ghostly, and Read More...