Technology
There has been no era like ours for the rapid development of technology. Stay updated on the hottest trends and advancements from all over the world.
All aboard the clean power express: Colorado startup turns trains into rolling batteries
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For over a century, America’s railroads hauled coal by the ton, fueling the country’s insatiable appetite for fossil energy. Now, a Colorado startup is flipping that script by replacing coal with clean power. Meet SunTrain, the Denver-based company Read More...
AI tool speeds up stroke care across England, tripling recovery rates
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a brilliant advancement for emergency care, every stroke centre in England is now equipped with a life-saving artificial intelligence tool that could help nearly half of stroke patients avoid serious disability. The NHS recently rolled out the technology Read More...
New brain stimulation helmet could transform treatment for Parkinson’s and depression
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Cutting-edge technology in the form of a humble helmet may soon change the way we treat neurological and psychiatric conditions without surgery. Scientists in the UK have developed a wearable ultrasound device that targets deep areas of the brain with Read More...
Koala comeback: new national park and vaccine offer hope for Australia’s iconic marsupial
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Koalas, one of Australia’s most beloved and vulnerable species, are getting a much-needed lifeline. In a remarkable one-two punch for conservation, two major developments have brought renewed hope for the marsupial's survival: the official creation of the Read More...
How the Chicago River went from dumping ground to eco destination
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For generations, the Chicago River was overlooked, dismissed, and heavily polluted. But today, this waterway is showing signs of life so promising that Chicago is preparing to host its first downtown open-water swim in nearly a century. "Everyone used to Read More...
Ovarian cancer symptoms you shouldn’t ignore: what to watch for and how to lower your risk
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Cancer doesn’t always announce itself with dramatic symptoms, which makes early detection and treatment difficult. This is especially true for ovarian cancer. Doctors often call it a “silent killer” because many people feel fine until the disease is Read More...
3 minute “Fastball test” could help spot Alzheimer’s risk earlier
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A simple three-minute test using brainwave technology could provide a new window into the earliest signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Developed by researchers at the University of Bath, the test picks up subtle memory problems linked to Alzheimer’s long before Read More...
From wind farm to front door: architects turn turbines into tiny homes
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Step inside Nestle, and you might think you’re in a sleek, minimalist cabin. The sunlight filters through glass doors, white walls glow under a skylight, and four solar panels gleam overhead. Step outside, though, and the secret is revealed: this cozy Read More...
Europe approves twice-yearly HIV prevention shot amid rising cases
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Imagine replacing a daily pill with just two injections a year. That is now a reality in Europe, where the European Commission has approved the first twice-yearly shot to prevent HIV. The drug, lenacapavir, marketed as Yeytuo, is already being hailed as a Read More...
Japan’s first osmotic power plant shows how salt and fresh water can fuel renewable energy
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Fukuoka, Japan, has quietly switched on a facility that could point to the future of renewable energy. The country’s first osmotic power plant (and only the second in the world) will generate roughly 880,000 kilowatt hours of electricity annually. That Read More...