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 global experiment with ‘lost’ wallets will restore your faith in humanity
Let’s say you lost your wallet on the street and a random stranger picked it up. Do you believe you have any chance of getting your wallet back with its contents still inside it, or would you think your wallet is a goner? According to a new global study, you have reason to have faith in humanity Read More...
Here's what you can do to save the bees!
This week we’re giving a lot of attention to the bee, one of nature’s most important creatures. Why? Because bee populations have been plummeting, and we must do everything in our power to save them. Since bees pollinate almost every major crop, we’d lose one-third of our food sources if bees Read More...
Together with MIT, the Maldives are using waves to fight rising sea levels
As sea levels continue to rise, coastal regions and island nations have to come up with smart solutions to prevent themselves from flooding and sinking altogether. For instance, the Maldives have been working with MIT to develop a wild idea called “Growing Islands” that aims to create a Read More...
The singing of the world’s rarest whales has been recorded for the first time
The North Pacific right whale is one of the rarest whales on the planet. In fact, these slow-moving whales were nearly wiped out due to intensive whaling, with only about 30 of these precious animals remaining. That’s why it’s wonderful news that marine biologists have recorded singing by one Read More...
Madison becomes first in America to make its bike share program 100% electric
The city of Madison in Wisconsin is set to become the first city in America to go 100 percent electric for its bike star program. The reason: E-bikes are simply easier for people to ride and will motivate more people to ditch their cars. The extra push from a motor makes previously unconquerable Read More...
Wow. Pope Francis convinced a room full of big oil CEOs to act on climate change
Say what you will about the Vatican, but it has become an advocate of some incredibly progressive ideas since Pope Francis became head of the papal state. Most importantly, though, Francis is using his immense influence to make the world more environmentally-conscious. Just this week, the Pope Read More...
Ireland is on the verge of banning the sale of carbon-emitting vehicles by 2030
In an attempt to rid itself of its dependency on fossil fuels, Ireland has announced it will ban the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030. The ban is a part of Ireland's new climate change plan in which the government hope to see 950,000 electric vehicles on its roads by 2030, supported Read More...
Transformation and Turbulence: Dr. Nick Haddad on his quest to Save a Rare and Vanishing Creature
“We should care about butterflies because they are a part of the web of life…and they are the ‘canaries in the coal mine’ of ecosystem health.” - Nick Haddad By Kristy Jansen & Amelia Buckley Chaos theory implies that if a butterfly flaps its wings in Brazil, it can cause a Read More...
How to keep your home cool without using air conditioning
We all want a cool home when the hot summer months arrive, but using the air-conditioning wastes a lot of energy. Not to mention it can cost a fortune to keep the air-conditioning on. To save yourself some money and the planet, here are a few ways to keep your home chill without flipping on the Read More...
London to install 50,000 EV charge points by 2025 in bid to become
One of the only things standing in the way of a smooth transition to electric vehicles is the lack of charging points in cities. That's why it's great news that London Mayor Sadiq Khan has unveiled an ambitious plan to rev up the capital’s electric vehicle infrastructure. The plan signals a Read More...