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September 29, 2020
Today we're joined by Optimist Daily Editorial Manager Marvin Lanes to talk pets, solar roadways, and what lockdown is like in his home in Amsterdam. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
September 29, 2020
Today we're joined by Optimist Daily Editorial Manager Marvin Lanes to talk pets, solar roadways, and what lockdown is like in his home in Amsterdam. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
Experts give 7 life strategies to boost energy and focus
In a world where seemingly everything is trying to grab your attention, it’s not uncommon to feel tired and out of focus during the day. If this sounds relatable, we have seven lifestyle strategies that can help you regain your energy and mental clarity. These strategies come from two Read More...
Pet owners experienced lower levels of stress during lockdowns
From boosting morale to reducing levels of stress, sharing a home with an animal friend can go a long way in improving your overall mental health — especially during times of lockdown. At least, that’s what a recent survey from the University of York has found, after researching the Read More...
Imaging technique leads to potential tool for diagnosing Parkinson's
At the moment, doctors can only diagnose Parkinson’s disease after symptoms occur. That’s a problem considering the damage has already been done by the time symptoms show up. But there is good news: University of Pennsylvania scientists have discovered a new way to identify alpha-synuclein, Read More...
Ordering to-go creates a lot of waste. Dispatch Goods has a solution
The pandemic has fueled a rise in takeout orders from restaurants. Ordering to-go is a great way to safely support your favorite local businesses during shutdowns, but the rise in single-use takeout containers is increasing pollution across the globe. A new startup, Dispatch Goods, aims to loop Read More...
Vincent Namatjira becomes first indigenous winner of Australia’s Archibald Prize
In its 99 year history, no indigenous artist has won Australia’s Archibald Prize for portraiture, but that changed this year when Vincent Namatjira’s Stand Strong for Who You Are took first place. Namatjira’s piece was chosen from 1,068 entries and depicts retired Australian footballer Read More...
Tel Aviv aims to become the first city with roads that charge EVs
Tel Aviv is on its way to becoming home to the first electric road in the world that would enable electric vehicles to charge while on the go. The initiative is the result of a partnership between the municipality of Tel Aviv and a company called ElectReon, which has launched a pilot project to Read More...
Meet the astronaut voting from space this November
This year’s election comes at a pivotal time in US history. In fact, it’s so important, one citizen is casting her ballot all the way from space. On election day, astronaut Kate Rubins will cast her ballot from the International Space Station 200 miles above the Earth. "We consider it an Read More...
Romeo and Juliet: Couple’s pandemic love story starts from their balconies
In true Shakespearean style, two Italians began a romantic story this year from their respective balconies during the coronavirus lockdown. And it all took place in Verona — the same city where “Romeo and Juliet” took place. But unlike Shakespeare’s classic tale, this pandemic love story Read More...