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Rooftop ‘hydropanels’ generate clean drinking water out of thin air
Globally, around 2.1 billion people don’t have clean drinking water at home, either because water infrastructure doesn’t exist or because the water flowing through pipes is contaminated. Enter Zero Mass Water, an Arizona-based startup aiming to become part of the solution of tackling the Read More...
40 fantastic photos from last weekend's fourth annual Women's March
This past Saturday marked the fourth annual Women’s March and nowhere was the march bigger than in Washington DC. In the nation's capital, an estimated 10,000 protesters gathered in solidarity over women’s rights and voter empowerment. Marchers traveled from all around the country to Read More...
Why you need more vitamin D in the winter and how to get it
Most of us know that vitamin D is an essential vitamin we get from sunshine, but what exactly does it do for us and how do we know if we’re getting enough? Vitamin D is made in the skin after sun exposure, but we can also get it from dietary sources such as oily fish (mackerel, tuna, and Read More...
This is how Harvard students confronted Exxon’s law firm
With this weekend's Optimist View in mind, we bring you another fantastic case of civil disobedience. Last week, more than 100 first-year Harvard law students gathered at a restaurant in Cambridge, Massachusetts, for a reception hosted by the corporate law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Read More...
Scientists have managed to extract breathable oxygen from moondust
The Moon has no breathable oxygen – which obviously presents a hurdle for astronauts. There’s only so much we can take with us, so figuring out how to produce it there is crucial. Now, researchers from the European Space Agency (ESA) have created a prototype device that can make oxygen out of Read More...
This trio of clothing companies empowers young girls with more diverse styles
Children pick up on gender queues from a very young age. Toys, movies, books, and clothing play a big role in reinforcing what it means to be a girl and what you can achieve. Fortunately, there are girls’ clothing brands that are stepping up to tell young women that they can be anything they want Read More...
Buy carbon offsets and help indigenous communities with this offset program
Sometimes it feels like there’s only so much we can do in our efforts to be environmentally friendly. We can invest in reusables, but maybe we still need to drive to work if we don’t have reliable public transit. We can eat less meat, but maybe we don’t want to miss out on a trip that Read More...
How deep brain stimulation could alleviate the symptoms of movement disorders
Movement disorders such as Tourette’s and Parkinson’s were primarily treated with medications intended to help alleviate symptoms like tics, slurred speech, and limited mobility. Medications, however, do not provide adequate relief for many patients. That’s where deep brain stimulation comes Read More...
Every Day I Make a Decision Not to Give Up
Standing on strong shoulders: perseverance as practice Two-thirds of Americans say they are stressed about the future of their nation, according to a recent report. Almost 60 percent of Americans say the current political climate is a source of stress. Fear and anxiety are also on the rise in Read More...
Healthy eating tips from those who travel frequently for work
If you’re someone who travels a lot for work, you may feel like being constantly on the move is disruptive to your eating habits and nutrition goals. Fear not, it’s possible to maintain your busy travel schedule and healthy eating habits! Here are tips from active professionals for eating Read More...