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.
How AI-powered weather forecast is making Britain’s energy grid more efficient
Knowing how much power will be flowing into the grid on any given day is becoming increasingly crucial as the proportion of intermittent renewable power serving the grid goes up. And when we talk about intermittent power, we’re talking about the fact that renewable power can’t be stored en Read More...
What it’s like to ride on NYC’s first self-driving shuttle
We write quite a lot about the development of self-driving vehicles, but it will surely feel a bit strange the first time we actually step foot in one and watch the steering wheel turn itself. In New York City, autonomous car company Optimus Ride just debuted the first public self-driving vehicle Read More...
The case for banning domestic flights altogether in Germany
We all know flights are terrible for the environment, but if you need to travel across the world and you don’t have a couple of months to spare, then a flight seems like the most sensible option to make it to your destination. But if you need to get somewhere within your own country, then Read More...
This beverage's multinational is going green at its breweries in Africa
The brewing industry is an intensive industry when it comes to energy and resources, but one global drinks giant is making some major moves to clean up its operations. Diageo, the British owner of iconic brands including Guinness and Johnny Walker, is going green at brewing sites across Africa with Read More...
The mayoral candidate showing us all what it means to practice what you preach
For mayoral candidate Randi Dorman, improving the city of Tuscon’s transportation has become a cornerstone of her campaign. The real estate developer wants to electrify the city’s bus fleet, expand the city’s streetcar system, and make the city more cycling-friendly. But rather than just say Read More...
Another giant financial institution is saying goodbye to fossil fuel projects
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is turning its back on fossil fuel projects. EIB is the European Union’s lending arm, and it has decided to use its money to help stop the climate crisis by no longer funding fossil fuel projects and to ramp up its investments in clean energy. The only Read More...
Healthy Habits, Healthy Brains: Dale Bredesen on the Alzheimer’s Protocol
To keep the body in good health is a duty... otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear. - Buddha By Kristy Jansen Last month, my mother’s 75-year-old boyfriend, Walt, was officially diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. It’s a terrifying diagnosis. In America today, Read More...
The Tesla Megapack is the large-scale energy storage solution we need
Although we have the ability to produce massive amounts of clean energy today, the problem is that we can’t store all that energy, which means it’s not always reliable. Enter the Megapack, a container-sized battery designed by Tesla meant for "large-scale" storage that could help quickly deploy Read More...
Why now is the best time to install solar panels on your home
If you believe solar panels are something you can’t really afford, you may want to hear what Sean Hollister of the Verge has to say about solar panels. For Hollister, solar panels always seemed like one of those Earth-friendly options that’s effectively a luxury good, much like a Tesla. But Read More...
This startup vaporizes trash and turns it into new products—without emissions
In recent weeks we have talked about waste-to-energy plants that burn waste and use the resulting heat to produce electricity. The problem, however, is that this process also produces toxic emissions. One Bill Gates-backed startup by the name of Sierra Energy has a better solution: rather than Read More...