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Optimist Daily Weekly Roundup

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Do you like the stories from around the world that recognize and celebrate the people and events making a positive change? Tune in to The Optimist Daily Weekly Roundup, where our solutions-focused stories continue, and hear behind-the-scenes discussions from the people bringing you the news.

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Thailand's Rainbow Revolution and The Surprising Anger-Reducing Strategy

April 12, 2024 13:30 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

This week's positive news: Karissa starts the show off with exciting news from Thailand: The nation is set to become the first ever Southeast Asian country to officially recognize non-heterosexual marriages. Then, Arielle shares the best strategy to reduce anger... and no, it's not venting! The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Academy. Donate link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/donate-to-support-the-optimist-daily/?gift=Y%20http://

The Green Solution to Better Sleep and Positive Self Talk

April 05, 2024 13:30 - 22 minutes - 18.6 MB

This week's good news: Arielle discusses the link between greener streets and better sleep quality, a revelation that may persuade policy makers to integrate more urban green space as a public health solution. Then, Karissa talks about the importance of shutting down our inner critics with positive self talk. The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Academy. Donate link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/donate-to-support-the-optimist-daily/?gift=Y%20http://

Reef Stars and Botswana's Women Safari Guides

March 29, 2024 13:30 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MB

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 Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Academy. Donate link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/donate-to-support-the-optimist-daily/?gift=Y%20http://

The Over-The-Counter Opill and Positive Masculinity Influencers

March 22, 2024 13:30 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

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 Academy. Donate link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/donate-to-support-the-optimist-daily/?gift=Y%20http://

Boosting Girls' Confidence with Team Sports and 'March Meowness'

March 15, 2024 13:30 - 20 minutes - 17.4 MB

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 a project of The World Business Academy. Donate link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/donate-to-support-the-optimist-daily/?gift=Y%20http://

Celebrating International Women's Day and France's Move to Guarantee Abortion as Constitutional Right

March 08, 2024 14:30 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

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.  Then, they turn their attention to what's happening in France; The country has set a remarkable global precedent by guaranteeing abortion as a constitutional right, making it the only nation with such ...

US Finally Returns Asante Kingdom Artifacts to Ghana and The Power of Joy Lists

March 01, 2024 14:30 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

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 of keeping "joy lists" and how you can incorporate them into your day-to-day life. The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Academy. Donate link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/don...

Taylor Swift's Lifesaving Songs and Diversity Training for AI

February 23, 2024 14:30 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MB

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 takes on an emerging tech solution that aims to create an inclusive future by bridging cultural gaps in AI: diversity training for Large Language Models (LLM). The Optimist Daily is a project of ...

Whale Cultural Exchange and England's Biodiversity Net Gain Program

February 16, 2024 14:30 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB

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 construction. The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Academy. Donate link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/donate-to-support-the-optimist-daily/?gift=Y%20http://

Mindfulness for Students and The Smileyscope

February 09, 2024 14:30 - 20 minutes - 18.1 MB

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 immersive adventure. The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Academy. Donate link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/donate-to-support-the-optimist-daily/?gift=Y%20http://

Decode Chicken Language and Sleep Your Way to a Longer Life

February 02, 2024 14:30 - 15 minutes - 12.8 MB

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 World Business Academy. Donate link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/donate-to-support-the-optimist-daily/?gift=Y%20http://

California's Sea Otters and Twilight Zone Fungi

January 26, 2024 14:30 - 17 minutes - 15.4 MB

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 Daily is a project of The World Business Academy. Donate link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/donate-to-support-the-optimist-daily/?gift=Y%20http://

Spain's First Parliamentarian with Down Syndrome and a Neuroscientist's Guide to Strengthening Your Brain

January 19, 2024 14:30 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

This week's positive news: Arielle shares exciting inclusivity and diversity news from Valencia: Mar Galcerán becomes Spain's first parliamentarian with Down Syndrome. Then, Karissa shares some expert tips on how to exercise key brain regions for a stronger brain in 2024. The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Academy. Donate link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/donate-to-support-the-optimist-daily/?gift=Y%20http://

Dry January and The Golden Gate Bridge's Life Saving Makeover

January 12, 2024 15:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MB

Happy New Year!  Arielle and Karissa catch up and talk about how they rang in 2024, then Arielle leads a conversation about the science behind Dry January. After, Karissa talks about a life-saving change on San Francisco's iconic Golden Gate Bridge. Trigger Warning  This episode involves discussions about suicide, which may be distressing for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please seek immediate support from a mental health profe...

Connecting at Family Gatherings and Design Solutions to Urban Loneliness

December 22, 2023 14:30 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

Welcome to our last episode of the year! Karissa shares tips on how to truly cultivating connection at family gatherings. Then Arielle talks about social infrastructure and how certain design choices can help alleviate urban loneliness. On behalf of the team behind The Optimist Daily, we thank you for supporting us and our mission to spread optimism. See you in 2024! The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Academy. Donate link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/donate-to-su...

Sesame Workshop Helps Kids Tackle Tough Issues and Unveiling Oxford's Word of the Year.

December 15, 2023 14:30 - 18 minutes - 16.1 MB

This week's positive news: Arielle highlights Sesame Workshop's efforts to help children navigate families with addiction problems with kid-friendly and accessible resources. Then, Karissa explains what Oxford University's Word of the Year, "Rizz," really means! We want to hear from you. Send your nominations for top Optimist Daily stories of 2023 to [email protected] The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Academy. Donate link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/d...

Nature Guardians in UK Companies and Detroit's EV-Charging Roads

December 08, 2023 15:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

This week's uplifting news: Karissa talks about how yet another UK Company invites "nature guardians" into their boardrooms to speak for and vote on behalf of nature. Then, Arielle shares electrifying news from Detroit: the rolling out of stretches of road that wirelessly charge EVs on the go. The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Academy. Donate link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/donate-to-support-the-optimist-daily/?gift=Y%20http://

Patagonia Transforms Waste into Fashion and Smartphone Codes for Children's Well-being

December 01, 2023 14:30 - 16 minutes - 13 MB

This week's positive news: Patagonia leads the way (again) in sustainable and circular fashion. Karissa highlights Patagonia's Stormshadow parker which is made of ocean waste. Then, Arielle talks about how a small Irish town's "smartphone code" is improving children's mental health and digital well-being. The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Academy. Donate link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/donate-to-support-the-optimist-daily/?gift=Y%20http://

Happy Thanksgiving Weekend!

November 24, 2023 14:30 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

Happy Thanksgiving Weekend! Arielle and Karissa talk about what they're grateful for this year and why we should practice gratitude all year round.  They also extend their appreciation to you for being a part of The Optimist Daily community. The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Academy. Donate link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/donate-to-support-the-optimist-daily/?gift=Y%20http://

Tracy Chapman and Enough! Plays to Stop Gun Violence

November 17, 2023 14:30 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

This week's empowering solutions: Karissa talks about how the 35-year-old song Fast Car wins Song of the Year at this year's Country Music Awards, making Tracy Chapman the first Black woman to receive this award. Then Arielle highlights a story about "Enough! Plays to Stop Gun Violence," an initiative that invites teens to write plays about the effects of gun violence. The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Academy. Donate link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/donate-to-su...

Reinstating Film Intermissions and Art Preserves Endangered Flora

November 10, 2023 14:00 - 22 minutes - 22 MB

This week's artistic solutions: Arielle shares the case for why film intermissions should be reinstated for a better movie-going experience. Then Karissa dives into how artists in the Himalayas are capturing their culture's endangered flora and fauna in their art in an effort to preserve and teach about these endangered species.  The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Academy. Donate link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/donate-to-support-the-optimist-daily/?gift=Y%20http...

Solo Dates and Combatting Disinformation

November 03, 2023 13:30 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

This week's solutions news: Karissa shares perfect solo date ideas that inspires us to set aside more intentional "me-time." Then, Arielle discusses how we can tackle misinformation and disinformation during times of war and conflict. The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Academy. Donate link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/donate-to-support-the-optimist-daily/?gift=Y%20http:// 

Building Bridges in the Midst of Conflict

October 27, 2023 13:30 - 16 minutes - 13.3 MB

This week's hopeful news: Arielle and Karissa highlight 12 well-established organizations that are working towards peace between Israel and Palestine. Click here to find the websites of each organization mentioned in this episode. The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Academy. Donate link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/donate-to-support-the-optimist-daily/?gift=Y%20http:// 

Goodbye Discriminatory Electoral Map and The Mental Health Benefits of Horror

October 20, 2023 13:30 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MB

This week's good news: Karissa is happy to share how a federal judge decided to overturn Galveston’s discriminatory electoral map in a voting rights victory. Then, Arielle reveals the surprising mental health benefits of watching horror films. The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Academy. Donate link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/donate-to-support-the-optimist-daily/?gift=Y%20http:// 

The Power of Hobbies and Disco Balls for Science

October 06, 2023 14:00 - 17 minutes - 13.9 MB

This week's positive news: Karissa highlights a lifestyle article about the power of hobbies in preventing depression as you age. Then, Arielle talks about why disco balls and science, specifically astronomy, go surprisingly well together. The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Academy. Donate link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/donate-to-support-the-optimist-daily/?gift=Y%20http:// 

The American Climate Corps and Indigenous Land Rights

September 29, 2023 14:00 - 17 minutes - 15 MB

This week's uplifting news: Karissa speaks about the American Climate Corps, a breakthrough program that will transform the climate action landscape in the US. Then, Arielle discusses the historic decision made by Brazil's Supreme Court to uphold Indigenous land rights and why this is cause for celebration, both nationally and globally. The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Academy. Donate link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/donate-to-support-the-optimist-daily/?gift=...

Star Safaris and Baby Beavers

September 22, 2023 14:00 - 14 minutes - 12.1 MB

This week's positive news: We’re back! Arielle and Karissa present the new iteration of The Optimist Daily's podcast and update you on what's been going on during our hiatus. Then they dive straight into their favorite stories of the week. Arielle speaks about astronomer Susan Murabana and her mission to bring the wonders of the Cosmos to disadvantaged youth in Kenya. Karissa follows with the exciting news of a baby beaver sighting in California, and what a rebound in beaver populations ...

New Chapters for The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy

June 17, 2022 11:00 - 4 minutes - 3.19 MB

Today we are both happy and sad to share that this will be the season finale and the start of an indefinite hiatus of the show.  It has been a privilege to bring you solutions news every day. We have a vast library of daily updates and special guest interviews to keep you inspired, so please keep coming back to your favorite episodes when you need a lift! Keep connected with The Optimist Daily. We'll continue to be a resource for solutions as we transition into the next chapter of our or...

Paul Relis and His Time on The Environmental Frontier

June 16, 2022 11:00 - 54 minutes - 43.7 MB

Today we're welcoming guest Paul Relis to the show! Paul is a pioneer of environmental solutions after being called to action from the 1969 Santa Barbara Oil Spill - a transformative event in US history that launched many environmental protection programs, and Paul's career. With his leadership in forming the Community Environmental Council, starting recycling programs with the California Environmental Protection Agency, taking executive roles in the bioenergy sector, and engaging in many mo...

Fantastical Flying Ships and a Beautiful Eco-School Project

June 15, 2022 11:11 - 16 minutes - 15.9 MB

Today's innovative design news: Arielle and Kristy dive into the design world with two inspiring stories. They begin by talking about hydrofoils and how they can be used to electrify ferries and ships, one of the only modes of transport that is yet to be successfully decarbonized. Then, they discuss a beautifully designed eco-school located in the Thar desert in India. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

NASA Investigates UFOs and Understanding Extraterrestrial Life through Kombucha

June 14, 2022 11:00 - 9 minutes - 8.11 MB

Today's out-of-this-world news: Arielle and Kristy journey into space with today's solutions. First, Arielle talks about NASA's newly assembled team committed to investigating UFOs. Then, Kristy discusses how kombucha, the talented tea, is helping us better understand extraterrestrial life. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

Early Whale Watching and How Animal Research Advances Women's Health

June 13, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 12.9 MB

Today's wildly positive news: Summers highlights how Australian whale watchers are being treated to an earlier-than-usual whale watching season thanks to successful conservation! Then, Kristy talks about a new study that details how animal adaptations could inform better women’s health. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

Smart Pillows and Uber's Aid in Ukraine

June 10, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 10.2 MB

Today's optimistic news: A new smart pillow can track the sleep of a user and provide essential data, and Uber is aiding Ukrainians by partnering with the UN World Food Programme. That and more on The Optimist Daily today!  Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

Insect Informants and How To Reduce the Environmental Cost of Meat

June 09, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 13.6 MB

Today's solutions news: Italy's special police force, the Carabinieri, teams up with bees to fight climate change, and here are four policy changes we can make to reduce the environmental cost of the meat industry. If you'd like to nominate someone you know who's doing good in this world, send an email to: [email protected]. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

Electric Food Trucks and Scaling Up Solar Production

June 08, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 12.6 MB

Today's good news: Summers talks about how students at the University of Illinois, Chicago have built a fully functional solar charging station for an on-campus food truck and other EVs. Then, Kristy discusses how the Biden administration is trying to drastically scale up solar production. If you'd like to nominate someone you know who's doing good in this world, send an email to: [email protected]. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions th...

Composting in California and The Attentional Failure during Driving Questionnaire (AFDQ)

June 07, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 12.7 MB

Today's good news: California levels up its composting game by making composting a statewide practice. Plus, North Carolina State University has developed an Attentional Failure during Driving Questionnaire (AFDQ) to help determine which drivers are most at risk of having an accident.  If you'd like to nominate someone you know who's doing good in this world, send an email to: [email protected]. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Ne...

Mental Health Benefits of Youth Team Sports and the VEST Hackathon

June 06, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 13.3 MB

Today's good news: Summers and Kristy start the week by talking about how new research from the University of California, Fullerton reveals a correlation between youth who participate in team sports and better mental health. Then, they discuss the VEST hackathon is helping make the professional field of construction more equitable for all. If you'd like to nominate someone you know who's doing good in this world, send an email to: [email protected]. Listen to the Optimist Daily...

Firefighting Goats and World's Largest Plant

June 03, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 11.8 MB

Today's positive news: Firefighting goats are helping prevent wildfires in California's Ojai Valley (shout out to Emissary Warren Petersen for submitting this story for our Optimist Change-Makers nominations!)! Plus, the world's largest plant (think 20,000 football fields big) has just been discovered off the coast of Australia. All that and more on The Optimist Daily today!  Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers and Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

Barbie's First Trans Doll and Germany Returns Namibian Artifacts

June 02, 2022 11:00 - 11 minutes - 9.57 MB

Today's good news: Kristy shares exciting news about Barbie's first trans doll, modeled after amazing actress and trans woman Laverne Cox. Then, Summers discusses how Germany is coming to terms with its colonial history and, as a part of that journey, has decided to return ancient stolen artifacts to Namibia. If you'd like to nominate someone you know who's doing good in this world, send an email to: [email protected]. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy -...

The Biggest Photo Database of Amazonian Wildlife and The Fight Against Greenwashing

June 01, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 10.8 MB

Today's good news: Summers talks about how the Wildlife Conservation Society is building an enormous photo database of Amazonian wildlife with the help of an international team of scientists. Then, Kristy discusses how authorities around the world are working to regulate greenwashing. If you'd like to nominate someone you know who's doing good in this world, send an email to: [email protected]. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

Colorado Law Defends LGBTQ+ Parents' Rights and Talking with Kids Afraid of Going Back To School

May 30, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MB

Today's positive parenting news: Arielle talks about a Colorado law that gives LGBTQ+ parents rightful custody over their own children and Kristy shares advice on how to talk to students who are afraid or anxious about going back to school in the wake of the tragic Uvalde shooting. If you'd like to nominate someone you know who's doing good in this world, send an email to: [email protected]. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

Public Transportation in Germany and Secret Ingredient to Longer Lasting Roads

May 27, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 13.1 MB

Happy Friday! We have some wheel-y good solutions on The Optimist Daily Update today. Summers and Kristy are chatting about good transportation news ahead of a big travel weekend for Memorial Day in the United States. Germany just reduced public transportation fees to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and old recycled rubber tires are improving the lifespan of our roads.  Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers and Kristy -- Making Solutions the News!

Summer Youth Employment Programs and Bid Binge Watching Goodbye

May 26, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 14.4 MB

Summers and Kristy begin today's episode by sharing their shock and sadness about yet another mass shooting at yet another school.  Then, they turn their discussion to the uplifting news that we all need, especially when the world feels like a dark place. Summers speaks about the benefits of summer employment for young people and Kristy gets into why we should try to limit our daily TV time to an hour or less. If you'd like to nominate someone you know who's doing good in this world, sen...

Everything You Need To Know About Heatstroke

May 25, 2022 11:00 - 16 minutes - 16.1 MB

Today, Kristy and Arielle address a hot topic: heatstroke. As the temperatures continue to climb, experts are predicting an incredibly hot summer this year, especially across the western and central areas in the US and Canada. Heatstroke is a serious condition that can even lead to death, so this episode is all about how to identify heatstroke, what to do about it, and how it can be prevented. If you'd like to nominate someone you know who's doing good in this world, send an email to: editor...

Resilient Redwoods and Conserving the Belize Barrier Reef

May 24, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 11.4 MB

Today's inspirational nature news: Arielle and Summers talk about the remarkable Redwoods and how they're adapting to climate change, and also an exciting conservation project around the Belize Barrier Reef led by non-profit Fragments of Hope. If you'd like to nominate someone you know who's doing good in this world, send an email to: [email protected]. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

US Soccer to Close Gender Pay Gap and Contact Lenses Treat Glaucoma

May 23, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

Today's good news: Arielle and Kristy discuss the exciting med-tech advancement involving contact lenses that release glaucoma treatments, then they celebrate how US Soccer and both the men's and women's national teams have come to a historic collective bargaining agreement to finally close the gender pay gap. If you'd like to lend your voice to the Optimist Daily Update, send an email to: [email protected]. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Sol...

Positive Labor Trends in the Trucking and Architect Industries

May 20, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutes - 14.5 MB

Today we're chatting about some positive labor news! US trucking shortages might be at an end, and architects are redesigning their industry labor model.    Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers and Kristy -- Making Solutions the News!

US Job Market Bounces Back and Drown Out Toxic Diet Culture

May 19, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

Today's good news: Here's a positive reality check about how the job market is actually doing much better than we think it is! Then, Arielle and Summers talk about the MET gala and what we can do to drown out toxic messaging about diet culture. If you'd like to lend your voice to the Optimist Daily Update, send an email to: [email protected]. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

Tips for Supporting Someone with Bipolar Disorder and What to Do at a Professional or Personal Fork in the Road

May 18, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB

Today's mental health news: Today Karissa gives helpful tips for supporting a loved one with bipolar disorder, and Summers shares advice on what to do when faced with a personal or a professional fork in the road. If you'd like to lend your voice to the Optimist Daily Update, send an email to: [email protected]. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

Rescuing Lithium and Algae-Powered Computing

May 17, 2022 11:00 - 16 minutes - 14.2 MB

Today's good news: Summers and Arielle dive into alternative energy stories with a new method that rescues lithium from wastewater and a basic computer that's been powered by algae for over half a year! If you'd like to lend your voice to the Optimist Daily Update, send an email to: [email protected]. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!