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UK startup turns festival urine into forest-grade fertilizer

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Only seven percent of Britain's native woodlands are in good condition. Pests, pathogens, and invasive species have worked ...

The gardening trick that gives vegetables a head start on weeds

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The moment you plant a seed, a race begins. Your vegetable seedlings need to establish themselves before weeds ...

Try these yoga poses for deeper sleep

Yoga is a practice meant to boost mindfulness and physical wellness, so it’s no surprise that it can also improve sleep. If you’re one ...

9 natural energy-boosting alternative drinks to coffee

Coffee is good. Almost too good. The energy kick from coffee can be so good that you start drinking too much of it, and ...

Study shows how genetically engineered bacteria can find and destroy tumors

Cancer tumors are very effective at avoiding the immune system, making intervention difficult. A common gut bacterium has been genetically altered to seek out ...