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.
The discovery of ancient sippy cups could explain prehistoric baby boom
Time for a little history lesson: In Southeastern Europe, starting around 7000 BC, people began farming and raising livestock after millennia of hunting and gathering. Archaeologists studying ancient human remains noticed that around the same time, populations in early farming cultures started to Read More...
Public buses are finally on schedule in New York, thanks to traffic restrictions
These are good days for public buses in New York City. After years and years of crawling behind the traffic and yellow cabs, busses are actually running ahead of schedule. Why? Because the city’s Department of Transportation has been restricting the number of vehicles that can travel on Read More...
New Mars rover discovery shows planet may have been home to an ancient oasis
Photographs and rovers have given scientists a small peek into the mysterious surface of Mars, but the history and composition of our neighboring planet is still largely unknown. One of the features the Mars Curiosity rover has discovered is the 100 mile wide Gale Crater which may have once been Read More...
These displaced coal miners are finding new, greener work in beekeeping
Do coal miners really love mining coal—and therefore, advocate to keep coal mines open? Or is it that they need the income that coal mining gives them to support themselves and their families? For most miners, the latter is the truth, but as more coal mines across the country shut down despite a Read More...
These science apps will make you a little smarter
Even though we published a story yesterday about how to minimize the distractions that come with smartphones, that doesn’t mean everything on your phone is bad for your brain. In fact, there is a bunch of science apps that are guaranteed to give your brain a boost. Moon Atlas 3D is a shining Read More...
The world’s first hybrid-electric powered cruise ship set sail this year
Cruiseships (sigh). The invention of these massive entertainment ships might have seemed like a nice idea, but they are a disaster of marine ecosystems. Considering, however, that they'll be in use for a long time to go, it's time to start finding ways to electrify them. One company that is Read More...
With less noise and emissions, electric boats are the way of the future
The electric vehicle industry is rapidly expanding, and sleek new designs are pushing their way into the boating market. The latest example of which comes from the Templar Marine, which has introduced their Torqeedo day boat. The boat is powered by six batteries, lasts for 7 hours, and has the Read More...
Clean energy could get a whole lot cleaner thanks to this breakthrough
One of the tricky conundrums with renewable energy is that the materials used to make the devices and batteries that produce clean energy are made out of unsustainable sources. That’s the main reason why researchers have been working on greener aluminum batteries that could one day replace ones Read More...
The electric vehicle market now has more options than ever for prospective buyers
While it may seem daunting to invest in an electric car, it's never been easier to find an EV that fits your needs and the needs of the planet, as more and more automakers come out with new clean models. We shared a story a couple of weeks ago about how Volkswagen is releasing an electric Read More...
You will soon be able to drive this electric car on a monthly subscription basis
With the electric vehicle market expanding at a steady pace, drivers now have a considerably wider range of electric cars to choose from. But what if people are hesitant to buy this expensive new technology? Well, Los Angeles-based car startup Canoo seems to have the answer: a subscription-only Read More...