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.
Electricity giant China Power’s figures for the first half of 2019 have demonstrated the economic take-off of solar power in the country. The Hong Kong based company reported higher earnings from coal-generated electricity than solar, however, when profits from photovoltaic (PV) systems were Read More...
Monica Gagliano’s research is controversial even within the scientific community. The northern Italian native studies plants, more specifically, their sentient ability to communicate and even speak in their fashion. At the University of Sydney, Gagliano researches whether plants can learn Read More...
Trees can live thousands of years and are constantly adjusting to the environment around them. These monumental changes can take place over hundreds of human lifetimes, so they are difficult to perceive with the naked eye. However, with the help of sensors called precision dendrometers, researchers Read More...
If you have been following the news about the fires in the Amazon, chances are you have heard the statistic that 20 percent of our oxygen comes from the Amazon Rainforest. Added to this observation, often in the conventional news media, is a panic-inducing statement that the lungs of the planet are Read More...
General Sherman, a 2000-year-old giant sequoia, is not the largest tree in terms of height, but it does take the cake in total wood volume at an astonishing 52,500 cubic feet. The tree resides within the boundaries of Sequoia National Park and is a popular tourist destination for those who wish to Read More...
Car share services, such as car2go and ZipCar, have gained popularity in recent years as a cost-effective and easy transportation methods for less “car-centric” individuals, including students and residents of urban areas. Apps like car2go work like an instant rental car service, zoom in on the Read More...
Just last month, the US government released a report that highlighted the “enormous untapped potential” that geothermal energy, the heat naturally produced beneath Earth’s surface, could have in generating electricity within the country. Now, Canadian company Eavor Technologies is building a Read More...
Sensations of comfort and calmness from a close relationship are developed from a young age. Children are taught they should derive love and security from their relationships. Children who experience close and rewarding personal relationships with family and friends are taught to seek our Read More...
The new Hybrid Hyundai Sonata is not available in the United States yet, but it features a new accessory that is catching the attention of commuters and environmentalists alike: a solar panel roof. While the new feature does not power the entire car, it does supply 808 miles of power a year to Read More...
The most important step to halting climate change is quitting our addiction to fossil fuels, and fortunately, we already have the technology and skills to do so by implementing electric grids powered by 100% renewable energy sources Known resources for renewable energy such as solar, wind, Read More...