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New 500,000-cell map of the human heart is the most detailed ever created
In order to develop more effective treatments for cardiovascular disease, an international group of scientists has made the most detailed map of the human heart ever created. The map, which took four years to make, shows how a healthy heart looks and functions at the cellular level, with over Read More...
Sustainable fashion: This puffer jacket is made of up-cycled materials
After winning one of the world’s largest sustainable fashion design competitions, UK designer Maddie Williams partnered with major Chinese fashion brand JBNY Group to gain hands-on experience in producing a sustainable collection for retail. Williams immersed herself in every step of the garment Read More...
9 ways to support small, local businesses this holiday season
Black Friday traditionally kicks off the holiday shopping season, but avoiding big retailers in favor of local business is one of the best ways to financially support your community during the holidays. This year, as the pandemic poses unparalleled challenges to small businesses, it’s more Read More...
November 19, 2020
It’s an education themed day on the Update with stories about turning offices into schools, the value of investing in teachers, and an educator-focused Thankful Thursdays prompt. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
November 19, 2020
It’s an education themed day on the Update with stories about turning offices into schools, the value of investing in teachers, and an educator-focused Thankful Thursdays prompt. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
November 19, 2020
It’s an education themed day on the Update with stories about turning offices into schools, the value of investing in teachers, and an educator-focused Thankful Thursdays prompt. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
November 19, 2020
It’s an education themed day on the Update with stories about turning offices into schools, the value of investing in teachers, and an educator-focused Thankful Thursdays prompt. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
Quebec to ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035
Currently, less than two percent of cars on Quebec roads are electric. That may soon change as the electric revolution is steadily making its way into the Canadian province, which recently announced that it will ban the sale of new gasoline-powered passenger cars from 2035. The move is part of the Read More...
How men can support their female colleagues remotely
Just because a lot of jobs are now being performed from home doesn’t mean that the gender biases often found in the office space have suddenly disappeared. If anything, remote work has exacerbated previous gender inequities at home. As reported by the Harvard Business Review, mothers are more Read More...
Scientists identify incredibly rare monkey species in Myanmar
A very curious primate species has been discovered for the first time by scientists in the jungles of Myanmar. The Popa langur (Trachypithecus popa), as it’s being called, is a type of monkey with an extremely unique look. It has grayish-purple fur, black circular eyes with large rings around Read More...