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California sends newborns home with a month of free diapers

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM New babies go through eight to ten diapers a day, and diapers run about $100 a month. For ...

The research behind why your favorite songs make you push your workout harder

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Most people assume music makes workouts feel better because it’s distracting or energizing. Both are true. But a ...

Five plant-based foods with more protein than meat

Our world is in a precarious environmental situation, and the way conventional livestock and agriculture industries function only exacerbate climate issues, which is why ...

Experts share 5 science-backed ways to reach your New Year’s resolutions

New Year's resolutions are infamous for being unattainable. Studies and polls show that most people give up on their New Year's resolutions within the ...

3D printing lunar LEGO bricks to test out building on the moon

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For decades, scientists and space enthusiasts have been fascinated by the idea of building permanent structures on the ...