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Enjoy these 4 health benefits when you eat figs
Taking a bite into a ripe fresh fig is one of nature’s finest taste experiences. Your tongue will recognize flavors reminiscent of honey and mild berries, all while enjoying the jam-like texture of the fig. With October being the last month of fig season, now is the best time to enjoy one. If you Read More...
How to gauge whether the air is clean enough for outdoor exercise
At the Optimist Daily, we care about the well-being of our readers. That’s why we want to share this little guide to help you figure out whether the air quality in your area is safe enough for outdoor exercise. Especially as wildfires continue to blaze on the West Coast, it’s vital to keep an Read More...
A network of suspended bridges are helping Java’s slow lorises survive
When you think of primates, chances are you think of gorillas and orangutans before you ever think of the slow loris. That might be because, out of all the primates, the slow loris least resembles humans. They are venomous, pint-sized, and have a wild, oversized eye. Their nocturnal, largely Read More...
Investors worth $5 trillion set giant emissions reduction target for 2025
A group of investors who control $5 trillion in assets together have pledged to cut the greenhouse gas emissions of their portfolios by as much as 29 percent in five years. The group, which includes investors from Allianz and the Church of England, are all part of the UN convened Net-Zero Asset Read More...
This wearable sensor can be printed directly onto the skin
Scientists at Penn State University have developed a wearable sensor that can be safely printed directly onto the skin to track things like temperature and blood oxygen levels. The printable sensor looks a bit like a high-tech henna tattoo and can be used to continuously record human data. Once the Read More...
These tiny cargo bikes want to revolutionize urban delivery
Delivery drivers spend almost 30 percent of their time looking for parking spots for their trucks, according to this study. When they don’t find one, they often end up blocking traffic. A German startup is determined to put an end to such messy logistics by coming up with a viable Read More...
WWF report: plant-based diets can restore our planet’s health
A plant-based diet may make for a healthier lifestyle but it can also go a long way in preserving our planet’s health too. At least, that’s what the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) aims to highlight in its most recent report, The Restorative Power of Planet-Based Diets. The report, which was Read More...
October 13, 2020
Summers & Kristy share stories from today's Optimist Daily and go down a furry rabbit hole of why we love animals and houseplants. Learn about the Dutch trend of Koe knuffelen and much much more - on yet another episode missing the guidance of Amelia but with all the wisdom of solution based news. Read More...
October 13, 2020
Summers & Kristy share stories from today's Optimist Daily and go down a furry rabbit hole of why we love animals and houseplants. Learn about the Dutch trend of Koe knuffelen and much much more - on yet another episode missing the guidance of Amelia but with all the wisdom of solution based news. Read More...
October 13, 2020
Summers & Kristy share stories from today's Optimist Daily and go down a furry rabbit hole of why we love animals and houseplants. Learn about the Dutch trend of Koe knuffelen and much much more - on yet another episode missing the guidance of Amelia but with all the wisdom of solution based news. Read More...