A thoughtfully curated collection of articles on innovative solutions, brought together to inspire and inform.
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How earlier toilet training could help stem the tide of plastic waste
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A 100-year-old freezer rule has a hidden climate cost
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The value of silence in a noisy world | The Optimist Daily
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4 habits to form for a long life according to a Blue Zone expert | The Optimist Daily
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Is there enough water on the moon for future cities?
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Why is single-use plastic an issue and what can we do about it?
Where does the majority of single-use plastic end up? Landfills and our environment; the rivers, snowfields, beaches, and parks.
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Polish court finally ends registry refusals for same-sex EU marriages | The Optimist Daily
Poland’s top court ruled on March 20 that same-sex EU marriages must be registered at home, affecting up to 40,000…
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The skin compound that makes some more delicious to mosquitoes than others | The Optimist Daily
Research shows mosquitoes decode 27 of your body’s odor signals to find targets, and a compound from skin oil breakdown…
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Science-backed trick to make your pour-over coffee stronger, no extra beans needed | The Optimist Daily
Want a bolder pour-over (without adding more beans)? Researchers say it’s all in the pour—slow, steady, and from a bit…
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MIT engineers convert soda cans and seawater into zero-emission fuel | The Optimist Daily
MIT’s novel technique uses aluminum and seawater to generate renewable hydrogen fuel.
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The Grid Doesn’t Need More Power Plants (It Needs This)
Could the next major blackout be prevented by making the power grid work more like the early internet? This deep…
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These are the best exercises for preventing injuries and maximizing lifespan | The Optimist Daily
Striking a healthy and safe balance with your exercise routine.
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A little bird told her: scientist wins $100,000 prize for decoding birdsong | The Guardian
Julie Elie worked out how zebra finches announce who they are, what they are doing and use individual signatures
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Residential Clean Technologies Still Make Sense — Even Without Tax Credits.
RMI’s latest analysis shows clean technologies can still deliver meaningful emissions reductions and household cost savings, even without tax credits.
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Too hot to handle? How to exercise safely when the temperature rises | The Optimist Daily
Exercising in summer heat has benefitsbut also risks. Learn how to move safely, spot danger signs, and prep your body…