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.
This electric vehicle battery achieves a longer range with shorter charging times
A big priority for the electric vehicle industry is improving battery technology to boost the range of these cars. A couple of months ago we shared a story about a start-up that is creating longer-range batteries without environmentally-taxing precious metals. Now, the Korea Institute of Science Read More...
Tips for unplugging from devices for a better night’s sleep
Are you having trouble sleeping? Your electronics may be to blame. Blue light from electronic screens can inhibit deep, restful sleep. Not only does the light itself disrupt sleep patterns, but emails, to-do lists, and notifications on devices can also distract your mind and keep you awake. Read More...
Concrete of the future may be recyclable and even biodegradable
Society has been using concrete to build infrastructure and homes for about 100 years and, throughout its long history, the process has pretty much stayed the same. But it seems concrete is set to get a makeover as the industry attempts to go greener. A few weeks ago we shared how researchers were Read More...
Say what?! A 3-year-old in Texas found a candy-pink grasshopper
Did you know grasshoppers can be bright pink? Neither did we—until this past weekend when an eye-catching story was published by an NBC affiliate in Texas. Apparently, a three-year-old discovered a bubble-gum pink grasshopper while exploring his garden in Austin, which prompted his mother to snap Read More...
Shipping industry to use fertilizer in attempt to run vessels in a greener way
The shipping industry bears an egregious carbon footprint, amounting to nearly 2 percent of total global emissions, about the same as the entire German economy. In its efforts to clean up its act, the industry is preparing to move away from fossil fuels and is exploring using ammonia - the key Read More...
Microgrids are restoring power to rural Australians after the bushfires
For years, the Optimist Daily has been a vocal advocate of microgrids for their ability to provide a reliable, low-cost source of clean energy to local areas. On top of that, microgrids are optimal because they don’t rely on a national grid and can function separately even if a national grid Read More...
Airbus unveils fuel-saving plane model that blends wing and body together
In the wake of increased awareness about the negative impact of flying on the environment, aircraft manufacturers are not falling behind on coming up with new solutions that reduce aviation's carbon footprint. Now, Airbus is proposing a “blended wing body” design that could reduce fuel Read More...
Novel generator produces electricity by using moisture in the air
Harvesting renewable energy offers the promise of a cleaner and greener planet, but solar and wind technologies tend to rely on specific environmental conditions that restrict where they can be deployed and limit their potential for continuous energy production. An experimental new device, however, Read More...
Even Cadillac is unveiling an all-electric car
For generations, Cadillac has been a symbol of luxury in the automobile industry. Now, luxury is going green with the unveiling of its first all-electric vehicle. The electric crossover will debut at the National Auto Dealer Association in April. The vehicle runs using Cadillac’s BEV3 platform Read More...
UC San Diego aquarium successfully breeds rare weedy sea dragon
At first glance, the weedy sea dragon looks like a piece of floating seaweed. But if you look a little closer, you'll see the rare sea creature is actually a relative of the sea horse. Last week, San Diego's Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography announced that it has successfully Read More...