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Artificial retina may treat one of the main causes of vision loss in adults
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that gets worse over time and can lead to total blindness in its later stages, making it one of the leading causes of vision loss in older people. A new treatment developed by researchers in Spain holds real potential to treat this Read More...
AI-powered display allows firefighters to see through heavy smoke
For firefighters, one of the scariest aspects of entering a burning building is that it can be nearly impossible to see anything due to the heavy smoke. That’s why firefighters often crawl along the ground where the smoke isn’t as thick—although this hinders the ability to put out a fire or Read More...
Empathy is a vital skill. Here’s how to teach it to your child
In life, there’s hardly a skill as important as the ability to empathize. Empathy is the ability to show true compassion, to understand another person’s experience, and to sympathize with their feelings. With empathy, we are better able to make decisions, not just for ourselves but also with Read More...
Discovery of solar system ‘superhighway’ could speed up space travel
For all our space geeks, we have some fascinating news from the cosmos. Scientists have discovered what is being called a Solar System “superhighway” network of routes that could allow spacecraft to travel much faster during future deep space missions. In essence, this could help humanity Read More...
December 14, 2020
Today we're sharing tech solutions including a device that can help farmers determine crop health and an upcoming efficient EV from Toyota. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
December 14, 2020
Today we're sharing tech solutions including a device that can help farmers determine crop health and an upcoming efficient EV from Toyota. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
December 14, 2020
Today we're sharing tech solutions including a device that can help farmers determine crop health and an upcoming efficient EV from Toyota. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
December 14, 2020
Today we're sharing tech solutions including a device that can help farmers determine crop health and an upcoming efficient EV from Toyota. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
The Supreme Court has fully restored DACA protections
The federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was fully restored this week after the US Supreme Court ruled the program to be constitutional in June. DACA protects people who immigrated to the US with their guardians as children, shielding them from deportation, regardless Read More...
Santa Barbara replaces derogatory street name with beautiful alternative
We often report on bills, laws, and leaders making forward progress around the world, but often these nationwide changes start with small local initiatives. One such example this week is from Santa Barbara, California where residents said goodbye to a symbol of racism and oppression in their Read More...