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Desert canyon with red layered rock, a white and red train on curved tracks in the foreground, and a winding road with vehicles on the right under a blue sky.

How Argentina’s battery-powered Tren Solar is recharging an ancient And...

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM There are places where the land itself seems to generate energy. The Quebrada de Humahuaca in Jujuy province, ...

The herbs and spices dietitians say support immune function

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Every fall, the same conversation starts about how to stay well through cold and flu season. Most of ...

This wooden steak knife is three times stronger than steel

Scientists from the University of Maryland may have discovered a more eco-friendly alternative to ceramics and stainless steel for our knives and nails by ...

Empathy and compassion: how to help a loved one suffering from PTSD

Supporting someone who is struggling with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) requires empathy, patience, and knowledge. While the path to healing is extremely personal, you shouldn't underestimate ...

From 300 to 3,000: how Australia brought the numbat back

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Great news! The (adorable) numbat is no longer endangered. The IUCN has moved Western Australia’s animal emblem from ...