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From molten salt to liquid air: clean energy’s weird storage revolution

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM There’s something strange about where the clean energy transition has gotten stuck. Generating power from the sun and ...

Soft decluttering: the low-pressure method for a tidier home

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM You know the feeling: you walk toward the hall closet with good intentions, reach for the handle, and ...

5 expert-recommended ways to cope with holiday stress

Financial strain, social pressure, and countless to-dos make the period between Thanksgiving and New Year's the most stressful time of year, according to numerous ...

Oslo’s quiet revolution: how electric construction sites are changing the game

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Imagine walking past a bustling construction site and hearing… almost nothing. In Oslo, that’s becoming the new normal. ...

How Nobel-winning discoveries are unlocking new treatments for autoimmune dis...

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM When the immune system works well, it’s a powerful force against viruses, bacteria, and even some cancers. But ...