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San Francisco becomes latest city to ditch gas in new buildings
We recently discussed how Ojai, California is banning gas in new construction. Now, a much bigger city is tossing their hat in the gas-free ring. San Francisco’s board of supervisors unanimously voted this week to ban gas in new buildings, making it the second-largest city in the country to do so Read More...
New footage shows how remoras hitchhike on the back of a blue whale
Ever heard of the remora? It’s a suckerfish famous for hitchhiking on the backs of larger marine animals for food and shelter. The remora has a funky appearance compared to other fish, which largely comes down to the fact that it has a flattened head covered in ridges. Beneath that Read More...
How to make your staycation feel like the real deal
So the days are getting shorter and you’re still cooped up in your home. If you feel yourself getting antsy staring at the walls of your house, it may be time for a staycation! Fortunately, we have some tips to make any staycation feel like the real deal. Prep your home. You wouldn’t Read More...
UK: New HIV diagnoses in gay and bisexual men hits 20-year-low
A new report from Public Health England (PHE) revealed that new diagnoses of HIV amongst gay and bisexual men (GBM) have dropped to its lowest point in 20 years within the UK. The report shows that there were 1,700 new HIV diagnoses in GBM back in the year 2000. In 2019, the number of new HIV Read More...
November 13, 2020
Today we cover a sustainable dog food made from insect protein and new technology making internet access a ubiquitous resource. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
November 13, 2020
Today we cover a sustainable dog food made from insect protein and new technology making internet access a ubiquitous resource. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
November 13, 2020
Today we cover a sustainable dog food made from insect protein and new technology making internet access a ubiquitous resource. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
November 13, 2020
Today we cover a sustainable dog food made from insect protein and new technology making internet access a ubiquitous resource. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
Scientists develop 3D-printing method to replace damaged knee cartilage
Out of all the parts of the human body, the knee is perhaps the most infamous for its susceptibility to wear and tear. Surgeries to remove some of the damaged meniscus—the rubbery cartilage in the knee— is not uncommon amongst older adults, but the good news is that there’s a promising Read More...
Purina introduces sustainable pet food made from insect protein
Insects are an increasingly popular source of sustainable protein and thanks to Purina, your pets can join in on the potential food of the future as well. The company’s new “Purina Beyond Nature's Protein” will include insect protein from black soldier fly larvae as well as plant proteins Read More...