The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News

Finland’s new bridge was built for everyone except drivers

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM When Helsinki needed to connect a growing island suburb to the city center, the planners made a decision ...

Friction-maxxing and the case for a less convenient life

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Something about the phrase “friction-maxxing” struck a nerve. When Kathryn Jezer-Morton, a columnist for New York magazine’s The ...

Love bees but need to relocate a hive? Here’s how to do it sustainably

If you are a longtime reader of The Optimist Daily, you’ll know that our team loves bees (and other pollinators). We've published many stories ...

Kimchi’s health secrets: how this ancient Korean staple supports heart and me...

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Kimchi may look like a simple side dish of cabbage, chili, garlic, and ginger, but researchers are discovering ...

Ireland makes basic income for artists permanent, signaling support for creat...

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Ireland is preparing to make a fresh cultural experiment permanent. Starting in 2026, the country will officially launch ...