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.
HPV vaccination shows promise in reducing cervical cancer deaths among young women
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Cervical cancer fatalities among young women in the United States have dropped dramatically, marking a significant public health breakthrough. A new study, published in JAMA on the 27th of November, found that mortality rates for women under the age of 25 Read More...
Canadian project addresses global insect crisis
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Insects, the often-overlooked building blocks of our ecosystems, are disappearing at an alarming rate. "Of all the mass extinctions we have experienced in the past, the one affecting insects is happening a thousand times faster," cautions Maxim Larrivée, Read More...
How Minnesota’s Sherco Solar is leading a clean energy revolution
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The biggest coal plant in Minnesota is going through a major makeover. The Sherburne County Generating Station, known as Sherco, is transitioning from a coal-fired legacy to a renewable energy hub. Sherco Solar, owned by Xcel Energy and currently in the Read More...
Investigating when our bodies change the fastest and why it matters
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Aging might seem like a slow, steady march, but science suggests otherwise. If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, "When did I get older overnight?", there’s a good chance you weren’t imagining it. Researchers have found that human aging Read More...
Stronger concrete, cleaner landfills—how scrap carpet fibers are reinventing construction
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Concrete is the foundation of modern civilization, but its notorious tendency to crack isn’t just a construction headache—it’s a multi-billion-dollar problem. In Australia alone, repairing cracks in reinforced concrete structures costs a staggering $8 Read More...
The giant beneath the waves: world’s largest coral found in the Pacific
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a world where bad news about the environment routinely outweighs good news, scientists have discovered an incredible exception: the world's largest coral. Nestled in the pristine seas of the Solomon Islands, this huge marine monster is 34 meters broad and Read More...
A new CAR T-cell therapy for lupus brings hope for a cure
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A new and promising treatment for lupus could mean the end of lifetime medication for patients suffering from the chronic autoimmune illness. CAR T-cell therapy is a novel approach that genetically changes a patient's immune cells to target and combat the Read More...
Changemakers of the week: Third Act and HeartMath
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Every day on the Optimist Daily, we report on solutions from around the world. Though we love solutions big and small, the ones that emerge from our local communities often have the greatest impact. Welcome to the fifth round of The Optimist Daily’s Read More...
Changemakers of the week: Lowlander Center and Ridwell
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Every day on the Optimist Daily, we report on solutions from around the world. Though we love solutions big and small, the ones that emerge from our local communities often have the greatest impact. We can’t believe we’re already at the fifth round of Read More...
Melting Antarctic glacier raises alarm, but Arctic sea ice project offers hope
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM As the globe grapples with the growing effects of climate change, a fresh study from Antarctica has revealed alarming findings: the Thwaites Glacier, sometimes known as the "Doomsday Glacier," is retreating at an unprecedented rate. The disintegration of this Read More...