There’s a farm in England that now markets its milk as “climate-smart”, but what does that really mean? Apparently, Brades Farm, is one the first to begin feeding its cattle a new supplement that shrinks the amount of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, that cows emit when they … [Read more...] about A supplement for cows that curbs climate change-causing burps is catching on
Switzerland
Matterhorn mountain lights up with symbols of hope during COVID-19
Residents of the mountain town of Zermatt, Switzerland are experiencing a new view of their iconic Matterhorn mountain. Light artist Gerry Hofstetter is projecting symbols of hope and solidarity on the 14,692 foot peak during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hofstetter has illuminated … [Read more...] about Matterhorn mountain lights up with symbols of hope during COVID-19
This new prosthesis that will help amputees feel again
This week a team of researchers from Switzerland announced it has designed a lower leg prosthesis that incorporates advanced neural stimulation, allowing patients to recreate the sensation of touch after an amputation. The prosthesis allows for the patient to feel movement and … [Read more...] about This new prosthesis that will help amputees feel again
It’s not chicken. It’s a pea-based chicken alternative with an odd backstory
The development of plant-based meat has been quite fascinating to watch for those of us here at the Optimist Daily. Just a couple years ago meat alternatives such as Tofurkey were almost a joke and certainly not in the mainstream. These days it seems there’s a new plant-based … [Read more...] about It’s not chicken. It’s a pea-based chicken alternative with an odd backstory
A new form of currency could help us in economic crisis
How a complementary currency helped save Switzerland from economic ruin in the 1940s—and could do the same for us today. Bernard Lietaerl | April 2009 issue The travails of the banking crisis have been front-page news for months, and the biggest bailout in human history is … [Read more...] about A new form of currency could help us in economic crisis
