Design
This revolutionary ADHD headset and game identify cases with 95% accuracy
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Traditionally, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was diagnosed through behavioral evaluations and psychiatric interviews. However, an exciting new technology is about to change that. Researchers at Taiwan's National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung Read More...
Designers share 6 simple ways to create a cozier home for fallÂ
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM As the weather cools and the leaves begin to turn, there is no better time to transform your home into a warm and comfy space. Decorating your home for fall does not have to be a difficult or expensive task. With a few minor adjustments, you can change the Read More...
The world’s largest wind-powered cargo ship makes her maiden transatlantic voyage
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a world where the shipping industry is wrestling with its environmental impact, a French startup called TOWT (TransOceanic Wind Transport) is presenting a solution that is both novel and rooted in centuries-old technology: wind. TOWT's wind-powered Read More...
Keeping homes cool in hot, dry climates—lessons from ancient civilizations
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM As global temperatures rise and power outages become more common, particularly during severe heat waves, current building designs become increasingly vulnerable. Glass façades, sealed windows, and dependency on air conditioning render most modern Read More...
Belong is an intergenerational housing solution to combat loneliness among older adults
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM As society faces the challenges of an aging population, new housing concepts are emerging that promise to address one of the most important issues of older adults: loneliness. One such option is intergenerational housing, which combines senior living Read More...
University students transform workouts into power with energy-generating gym equipment
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Imagine getting on the treadmill and knowing that every stride you take burns calories and helps keep the lights on. At Brown University, this is exactly what is happening. The Nelson Fitness Center has transformed exercise into a green energy initiative, Read More...
MIT engineers convert soda cans and seawater into zero-emission fuel
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a breakthrough for sustainable energy, MIT engineers developed a way to produce hydrogen fuel from ordinary elements such as aluminum from old soda cans, saltwater, and coffee grounds. This novel technology could transform sustainable energy production by Read More...
Namibia's sustainable solution to its housing crisis? Mushroom waste and weedsÂ
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Namibia is experiencing a serious housing crisis, with roughly 90 percent of households unable to purchase a home. However, an innovative project, MycoHab, is offering a sustainable and promising solution by converting invasive bush and mushroom waste into Read More...
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 Moon. Addressing the unique obstacles of building in space has prompted academics to create novel solutions. One such achievement combines Read More...
How greenhouse-grown cotton can transform the denim industry
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The fashion industry has long struggled to source cotton in a sustainable way. While Patagonia, Citizens of Humanity, and Christy Dawn have embraced regenerative agriculture, Dutch denim company G-Star Raw is looking into a new alternative: greenhouse-grown Read More...