Just like we at The Optimist Daily are striving every day to lead a healthy, positive lifestyle, we want our readers to be able to do the same. Modern brain science has a lot to say about what helps protect us given the risk factors of today. With that in mind, here are 20 … [Read more...] about 20 ways to protect your mental health, according to modern science
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Scientists could soon use hydrogel to replace busted knee cartilage
Scientists have created a new experimental gel that can match the strength and durability of knee cartilage. The material may look like a distant cousin of Jell-O—which it is—but it’s incredibly strong. It’s 60% water, but a single quarter-sized disc can bear the weight of a … [Read more...] about Scientists could soon use hydrogel to replace busted knee cartilage
Engineers create UV-light machine that decontaminates 600 N95 masks an hour
During the coronavirus pandemic, the Optimist Daily has been dedicated to sharing solutions and the stories of human ingenuity behind them. Most recently, we wrote about an all-girl robotics team in Afghanistan that is working quickly to make ventilators using old car parts. … [Read more...] about Engineers create UV-light machine that decontaminates 600 N95 masks an hour
Why group testing helps us make the most of limited COVID-19 tests
When it comes to coronavirus testing, the problem is simple: there are too many people to test, and too few kits to test them with. That’s why researchers across the world are having to improvise. One promising technique is group testing, in which multiple people are testing at … [Read more...] about Why group testing helps us make the most of limited COVID-19 tests
Study finds plasma from coronavirus survivors can help severely ill patients
Good news in the battle against coronavirus. In a recent story published in The Guardian, it was reported that doctors have found tentative evidence that seriously ill coronavirus patients can benefit from infusions of blood plasma collected from people who have recovered from … [Read more...] about Study finds plasma from coronavirus survivors can help severely ill patients