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.
Science says goofing off makes you more creative
It's an obvious truism that creativity is the source of innovation which is in turn the source of business success. Not surprisingly, most companies try to make their employees more creative, usually through brainstorming, collaboration and open plan offices that encourage social interaction. Read More...
Scientists from enemy nations create a beacon for peace in the Middle East
They’ve built a machine in the desert in the heart of the Middle East. Israelis will use it — and so will Iranians, Jordanians, Turks, Pakistanis and many others. Scientists from countries recently at war or without diplomatic relations will work side by side — Muslims, Jews, Read More...
Sound-dampening earbuds let you control real world audio like a volume button
Knops work mechanically to reduce real-world noise to very low levels. Sound can be a wonderful thing, but too much noise can mark the onset of migraines and hearing decay. Billed as an “acoustic hearing solution” that enables full control over the surrounding sounds you hear, this Read More...
Researchers report new, more efficient catalyst for water splitting
University of Houston physicists have discovered a catalyst that can split water into hydrogen and oxygen, composed of easily available, low-cost materials and operating far more efficiently than previous catalysts. That would solve one of the primary hurdles remaining in using water to produce Read More...
'Artificial blowhole' generates electricity from ocean waves
Solar and wind power are amazing sources of energy, but the issue is that there isn’t always a shining sun or gusty breeze. There are, however, always waves on the coast. And with the help of a new device made by an Australian company, harnessing the endless motion of the ocean becomes very Read More...
America's first offshore wind farm leads to the closing of diesel plant
As of May 1, an island off the coast of Rhode Island became the first location in the U.S. to be powered by an offshore wind farm. The island’s 2,000 residents will now get their electricity from a wind farm nearby, eliminating the need for a diesel plant that was burning about one million Read More...
Germany legalizes self-driving car tests
German automakers won't have to bring their experimental autonomous cars to California for testing anymore. The country has just approved a law allowing companies to test their self-driving cars on its roads, so long as they follow a set of conditions. Perhaps the most important requirement is that Read More...
India, Sweden to further use of renewables to fight climate change
Sweden, one of the top 20 investors in India, is keen to partner Delhi to further the goal of use of renewables to combat challenges of climate change in keeping with the Paris Accord. Eva Svedling, State Secretary for Climate Policy, Sweden was recently in India with an aim to strengthen ties in Read More...
Toyota 'backs flying car project' in Japan
Japanese carmaker Toyota has announced its backing for a group of engineers who are developing a flying car. It will give 50 million yen (£274, 000) to the Cartivator group that operates outside Toyota city in central Japan. The Nikkei Asian Review reports Toyota and its group companies have Read More...
Turning coffee grounds into biofuel is economically viable with this new process
If turning used coffee grounds into biofuel sounds like a complex process, that’s because it is. The process is energy-intensive and time-consuming, which is why its widespread use is unlikely. That could soon change, however, as scientists from Britain’s Lancaster University have simplified Read More...