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.
Neuroscience reveals the secrets to success
We’ve been taught that if you dream big, work hard, have a positive mindset, learn from your mistakes, and persist, you can be anything you want in life. But brain imaging has shown that it takes some help from a healthy, sharp brain to achieve Read More...
China, moving to cut emissions, halts production of 500 car models
Chinese leaders are under intense pressure to rein in dangerous air pollution, a hot-button issue in China, where thick smog has at times forced schools and businesses to temporarily shut down. Late last month, China said it was going ahead with a Read More...
Going to CES? Lyft and Aptiv want to give you a ride in a self-driving car
Attendees at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this month will be able to ride around town in a self-driving car when they hail a Read More...
The Dutch want to build a windfarm island in the North Sea
A Dutch energy network has proposed radical plans to build an island that will act as a hub for vast offshore wind farms that would eclipse today’s facilities in scale. The power hub would be built off the East Yorkshire coast, and would send electricity over a long-distance cable to the UK and Read More...
2018 will be the year of the electric car
In 2018, electric cars will finally turn the corner from curious niche product to become a viable option for America's families. This year will mark a turning point in the ultimate electrification of America's Read More...
Offshore wind farm is being built without subsidy: this is huge for renewables
Offshore wind has been shattering cost reduction goals recently, but due to the complications of developing wind energy in harsh offshore conditions, it’s still significantly more expensive than onshore wind. That’s why it was so remarkable when several bidders came forth to purchase the rights Read More...
This vending machine gives homeless people free access to food and clothing
While many organizations exist to advise, shelter and assist the homeless, these organizations aren’t always available to the homeless at all times of the day. To fill the void, a charity in the UK has launched a free-to-use vending machine to give those who sleep on the streets round-the-clock Read More...
Scientists may have a solution to the problem of fake news
Fake news is a problem. Once fake news is widely shared and reaches a mass audience, it can have all sorts of downstream effects on attitudes and behavior. To solve this problem, a team of researchers propose what they call “technocognition.” The idea is to use what is already known about Read More...
These mini-solar panels use bacteria to power small devices
Researchers are using a type of bacteria to create tiny bio-solar panels. These tiny creatures have been turned into living ink that can be printed on paper and used to capture energy. The mini, flexible solar panels can become sensors to track health indicators and other wearables, or can be Read More...
Edward Snowden has created an app that you can use to protect your home
Hacker, dissident, and app pitchman Edward Snowden has created an app that can help you figure out if your home or laptop has been violated. All it takes is an extra Android phone. The app works by taking advantage of the capabilities of the phone, turning it into a multifaceted tripwire for Read More...