Reef Stars and Botswana's Women Safari Guides
This week's solutions news: Karissa shares a story about "Reef Stars," newly developed tech that supports the restoration of coral reefs destroyed by blast fishing. Then, Arielle highlights the amazing women in Botswana who are changing the safari industry and challenging gender stereotypes. The Read More...
The Over-The-Counter Opill and Positive Masculinity Influencers
This week's solutions news: Karissa speaks about the revolutionary Opill, the first over-the-counter contraceptive pill in the US. Then, Arielle shifts gears and discusses how male influencers are countering toxic masculinity on social media. The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Read More...
Boosting Girls' Confidence with Team Sports and 'March Meowness'
This week's positive news: Arielle talks about a new report that explores the long-lasting positive impact team sports has on young girls. Then, Karissa shares a heartwarming story about one Massachusetts library's feline forgiveness campaign for overdue fees: March Meowness. The Optimist Daily is Read More...
Celebrating International Women's Day and France's Move to Guarantee Abortion as Constitutional Right
Happy International Women's Day! Today Arielle and Karissa focus on the theme for International Women's Day 2024, ‘Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress.’ They discuss the history of this remarkable day as well as five strategies for combatting economic disempowerment among women globally. Read More...
US Finally Returns Asante Kingdom Artifacts to Ghana and The Power of Joy Lists
This week's uplifting news: Arielle shares exciting news about how UCLA's Fowler Museum is returning seven royal Ghanaian treasures to the Asante Kingdom, and launches into a discussion about the importance of the repatriation of cultural artifacts. Then, Karissa talks about the powerful practice Read More...
Taylor Swift's Lifesaving Songs and Diversity Training for AI
This week's solutions news: Karissa gets to talk about one of her favorite artists: Taylor Swift! Turns out that over 50 of Swift's songs are the perfect BPM for administering CPR. This means millions of Swifties out there have an edge in terms of saving people from cardiac arrest. Then, Arielle Read More...
Whale Cultural Exchange and England's Biodiversity Net Gain Program
This week's positive news: Arielle dives into a fascinating story about a number of Baird's Beaked Whales that appear to practice and share cultural traditions. Then, Karissa goes into an exciting article about England's new Biodiversity Net Gain program, an ambitious initiative for sustainable Read More...
Mindfulness for Students and The Smileyscope
This week is all about kids! Karissa shares how schools in the US are championing students' emotional well being with school-wide mindfulness practice. Then, Arielle explains the Smileyscope, a VR tool for young patients that transforms scary medical procedures (like getting a needle) into an Read More...
Decode Chicken Language and Sleep Your Way to a Longer Life
This week's positive news: Arielle talks about how artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to decode chicken language and how these developments can lead to improved animal welfare. Then, Karissa shares expert tips on how to prioritize sleep for longevity. The Optimist Daily is a project of The Read More...
California's Sea Otters and Twilight Zone Fungi
This week's solutions news: Karissa shares a story about one of her favorite animals—sea otters—and their role in protecting California coastlines. Then, Arielle takes us into the ocean's "Twilight Zone" to discuss the potential antibiotic properties of all the fungi growing there. The Optimist Read More...