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Podcast Transcript April 18, 2025: From oysters to ice baths: what boosts your health and helps the planet
Episode Description: In this week’s episode, Arielle and Karissa dive into two feel-good stories they didn’t expect to love: the science-backed benefits of shellfish and the surprising cellular perks of cold water immersion. From bivalves that clean oceans to ice baths that boost autophagy, Read More...
Spring’s morning symphony: the mystery and beauty of the dawn chorus
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM As winter fades and spring awakens, the world doesn’t just bloom—it sings. Each morning, just before sunrise, birds across the Northern Hemisphere fill the air with a chorus of calls and songs. This seasonal event, known as the dawn chorus, is nature’s Read More...
Science-backed trick to make your pour-over coffee stronger, no extra beans needed
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you’ve ever wished your morning pour-over packed more punch without using extra coffee grounds, science has good news for you. Researchers have discovered that how you pour the water—specifically how slowly and from what height—can make a big Read More...
Dublin expands car-free zones to improve bus travel and city life
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Dublin is taking further steps to reduce private car traffic in its city centre, with new restrictions set to take effect this summer as part of the next phase of the Dublin City Transport Plan. Following the success of last August’s initial Read More...
At 100 years old, this Galapagos tortoise just became a mom—and a conservation hero
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM At the Philadelphia Zoo, a century-old resident named Mommy is celebrating a remarkable milestone—and not just because she’s turning 100. For the first time in her long life, this Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise has become a mother, and her four Read More...
Splitting seawater could revolutionize cement into a carbon-negative material
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In the race to tackle climate change, cement has long been a stubborn problem. Responsible for about eight percent of global carbon dioxide emissions, it’s the fourth-largest source of CO2 pollution worldwide. But a team of researchers believes a new, Read More...
The benefits of shellfish: why clams, oysters, and scallops are great for you and the planet
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you love seafood but worry about mercury, overfishing, or the environmental impact of your meal, there’s good news: Shellfish—especially bivalves like oysters, clams, mussels, and scallops—are both a nutritional powerhouse and an environmental Read More...
Citizen scientists map space from their backyards with this global telescope network
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In the quiet suburb of Monterrey, Mexico, Iván Venzor sat down for dinner with his family while a telescope just a few meters away captured something extraordinary—a distant Jupiter-sized planet briefly passing in front of a star. The flicker of light was Read More...
How to stay safe during extreme rainfall and flooding: expert tips to prepare and protect
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM When it comes to extreme weather, preparation is everything. With climate change driving more frequent and intense storms, especially heavy rainfall, knowing how to protect yourself and your home is more important than ever. “Disaster preparation and Read More...
Alabama takes step toward better maternal health with new Medicaid access bill
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a unanimous vote on April 8, Alabama lawmakers passed legislation that could significantly improve maternal health outcomes in the state by giving pregnant women faster access to Medicaid coverage. The bill, known as the "presumptive eligibility" Read More...