Science
From mathematics and AI to medicine and psychology, The Optimist Daily features the latest news on discoveries, technological advances, and breakthroughs in the world of science. Our Science section is here to engage and enlighten you.
Two cheetah cubs have been born to surrogate mother for the first time ever
Last week, two cheetah cubs were born at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio. But this was no typical birthing. Rather, it was a historic moment as it marked the first time ever that cheetahs were born through in vitro fertilization (IVF) to a surrogate mom. IVF has been difficult to achieve Read More...
New study suggests yoga and tai chi can ease lower back pain
If you’ve experienced back pain at some point in your life, you’re not alone: Around 80 percent of adults in the US experience pain in the lower back at one point or another. Now, a review by researchers at Florida Atlantic University has concluded that movement-based mind-body exercises such Read More...
Decades later, Jimmy Carter is still raving about solar panels
Since he came into office, President Jimmy Carter has shown a tremendous interest in renewable sources of energy. Before ending his term, Mr. Carter became the first president to power portions of the White House with solar panels. In 1979, he was even quoted saying that solar panels could Read More...
AI model discovers powerful antibiotic that knocks down superbugs
Bacteria are increasingly developing ways of resisting antibiotics, putting the future of global public health under serious threat. Now, using artificial intelligence, researchers have discovered a powerful new antibiotic that kills some of the most dangerous superbugs in the world. To find the Read More...
A simple eye scan could be the key to early autism detection
The rate of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has increased greatly in recent years, but many children still go undiagnosed. Fortunately, new research published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders has found that a non-invasive eye scan could potentially Read More...
NASA is sending a rover to Mars to search for water underground
The possibility of life on Mars has intrigued scientists and citizens alike as the potential for water on the red planet keeps NASA searching its surface. This summer, NASA will launch its most elaborate rover yet to gather samples from the planet. The 2,260-pound rover will be searching for life Read More...
Scientists are engineering bacteria to save bees
Researchers at the University of Texas have reported in the reputable scientific journal Science that they may have developed a new method to save bees from colony collapse. The new method is unique in the sense that it requires genetically engineered bacteria to work for us. Once inserted in Read More...
We’re closer to a super-secure quantum Internet than you might think
Quantum computing has been making headlines more and more lately as scientists zero-in on a way to realize its potential. But what is quantum computing, and why is it so desirable? To understand this, it helps to first think about the shortcomings of the computers and the Internet we currently Read More...
New consensus shows US solar jobs increased 167% over the past decade
Over the past decade, solar energy has gone from a niche product to a mainstream source of energy—and nothing depicts that like the meteoric rise in US jobs in the solar industry. According to The Solar Foundation, the number of US solar jobs has risen 167 percent since 2010, with a total of Read More...
Why safe streets are a powerful tool for combatting climate change
It’s not hard to understand why many parents don’t let their kids walk and bike to school in Los Angeles where streets are designed for the fast movement of cars. In LA, crashes are the leading cause of death for kids aged 4 to 15. To keep kids safe, parents revert to cars—even if the trip is Read More...