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Don’t shoot the messenger! What not to say when delivering bad news
Here at The Optimist Daily, solutions news is our specialty. However, life can sometimes get in the way and we may find ourselves, no matter how optimistic we are, in a situation where we have to deliver bad news. This is an unpleasant and difficult undertaking that demands careful consideration of Read More...
Somalia's first-ever women-led current affairs TV program shakes things up for the better
Somalia is preparing to launch its first-ever current affairs TV show led by women. The pioneering show, created by Bilan, the country's only all-female media team, represents a dramatic shift in a male-dominated media sector. Pushing boundaries on Somali airwaves Bilan, founded in 2022 with Read More...
Exposing the hidden threat: skin absorption of indoor air pollutants
Indoor spaces, where many of us spend the majority of our lives, conceal a hidden threat: contaminants that enter not only through the air but also through our skin. Dive into the realm of semi-volatile organic compounds, investigating their origins and how they affect your health. Let us unlock Read More...
"Smileyscope" revolutionizes pediatric care— from scary needles to exciting adventures
Virtual reality (VR) is not just about gaming; it's increasingly finding profound applications in unexpected places. Dr. Evelyn Chan, an Australian pediatrician, uses virtual reality to transform needle procedures into immersive excursions for children, altering how they perceive medical Read More...
6 sustainable ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year
Valentine's Day may be about love for most people, but it's not so sweet for Mother Nature. This holiday supports some of the major users of pesticides by boosting the chocolate and flower industries and sending billions of greeting cards to landfills each year. Luckily, there are several Read More...
Are mushrooms Mother Nature's built-in solution to plastic pollution?
In a world overrun with plastic waste, the potential hero may arise from the humble realm of fungi. With between two and four million species worldwide, these often overlooked creatures hold possibilities ranging from alternative building materials to cleansing environmental toxins. Scientists Read More...
Hospitality workers’ wages get unprecedented boost with 30% wage increases
In an unexpected turn of events, the hospitality industry, long associated with some of the lowest-paid occupations, is undergoing a wage revolution. Over the last four years, salary raises in the industry have pushed hospitality workers' wages up by almost 30 percent, a significant increase that Read More...
AI deciphers chicken language for a happier flock
Have you ever wondered what the chickens are talking about? Chickens are excellent communicators, with their clucks, squawks, and purrs forming a complicated linguistic system. These sounds are their way of engaging with the world and communicating delight, fear, and social cues to one another, Read More...
How a pioneering MRI 'signature' predicts dementia years before symptoms develop
In a major step toward predicting dementia before its debilitating symptoms appear, researchers revealed an MRI 'signature' that could act as a warning, pinpointing the risk of getting the disease five to 10 years in advance. This unique biomarker not only offers early detection but also opens the Read More...
Unlocking the fountain of youth: the remarkable role of sleep in longevity
In this article, we reveal centenarian secrets to longevity, including eating habits, daily activity, and more. Dr. Seema Bonney, founder of the Anti-Aging & Longevity Center of Philadelphia, adds a crucial element to the mix: "If there's any one positive thing we can do in terms of slowing Read More...