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The Optimist Daily @optimistdaily.bsky.social · 16h

Across the league, NFL stadiums in cities like Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Santa Clara are rolling out solar panels, waste-diversion systems, and composting programs to reduce their carbon footprints. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/10/how-...

How NFL stadiums are tackling climate change, one solar panel and compost bin at a time | The Optimist Daily

NFL stadiums are going greener with solar panels, recycling, composting, and more—and fans are noticing. Here’s how sports venues are making an impact.

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The Optimist Daily @optimistdaily.bsky.social · 1d

Despite the growing pressures of global warming and human impact, Amazon trees are getting bigger. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/10/why-...

Why Amazon trees are growing bigger — and what it means for the planet | The Optimist Daily

A new study reveals Amazon trees are growing larger due to rising CO2. Learn what this surprising trend means for climate resilience.

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The Optimist Daily @optimistdaily.bsky.social · 2d

New research out of Sweden suggests that a low daily dose of aspirin could significantly reduce the chance of colorectal cancer returning after surgery, but only for certain patients with specific genetic mutations. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/10/low-...

Low-dose aspirin may cut risk of colorectal cancer returning in key patients, study shows | The Optimist Daily

A common pill, a powerful impact: Aspirin could reduce the risk of colorectal cancer returning by over 50 percent in certain post-surgery patients.

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The Optimist Daily @optimistdaily.bsky.social · 5d

TODAY on the pod!

We are exploring the first Indigenous-led ocean reserve and diving into the science behind why women tend to live longer than men—and what those findings can teach us about resilience, biology, and the future of health.

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Why women live longer (and what men can learn from it) + the world’s first Indigenous-led ocean reserve

Podcast Episode · The Optimist Daily's Weekly Roundup · 10/10/2025 · 22m

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The Optimist Daily @optimistdaily.bsky.social · 5d

The Melanesian Ocean Reserve, a proposed Indigenous-led marine protected area, will span over six million square kilometers (more than 2.3 million square miles) of ocean and islands, an area comparable to the Amazon rainforest. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/10/worl...

World’s first Indigenous-led ocean reserve is one step closer to reality | The Optimist Daily

A visionary project blending Indigenous knowledge and science could create the first marine reserve led by Pacific Island nations.

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The Optimist Daily @optimistdaily.bsky.social · 6d

An app called Food Rescue Hero coordinates pickups of surplus food and connects volunteers with organizations ready to distribute it. It is one of a few apps working to tackle food waste and food insecurity. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/10/can-...

Can food rescue apps help feed vulnerable Americans as food aid shrinks? | The Optimist Daily

As cuts to food assistance deepen food insecurity in the U.S., apps like Food Rescue Hero are helping nonprofits deliver fresh food to people in need.

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The Optimist Daily @optimistdaily.bsky.social · 7d

Agreed!

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The Optimist Daily @optimistdaily.bsky.social · 7d

It is a wonderful breakthrough indeed!

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The Optimist Daily @optimistdaily.bsky.social · 7d

This year’s Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Mary Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi for their discovery of a type of immune cell that plays a crucial role in keeping the immune system from attacking the body.

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How Nobel-winning discoveries are unlocking new treatments for autoimmune disease and cancer | The Optimist Daily

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine honors the discovery of regulatory T cells, paving the way for new approaches to autoimmune disease and cancer care.

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The Optimist Daily @optimistdaily.bsky.social · 8d

For the first time, doctors say Huntington’s disease, one of the most devastating hereditary neurological conditions, has been successfully treated. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/10/hunt...

Huntington’s disease breakthrough: gene therapy slows progression by 75 percent | The Optimist Daily

Doctors report the first successful treatment for Huntington’s disease, slowing its progression by 75 percent and offering new hope for families.

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The Optimist Daily @optimistdaily.bsky.social · 9d

A team of scientists developed a pollen-based sunscreen that blocks harmful ultraviolet rays without endangering coral reefs. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/10/suns...

Sunscreen goes green: scientists craft coral-safe protection from pollen | The Optimist Daily

A new sunscreen made from camellia pollen protects skin from UV rays without harming coral reefs, offering a safer solution for people and oceans.

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The Optimist Daily @optimistdaily.bsky.social · 12d

California is poised to become the first in the nation to define and ban ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in school meals. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/10/cali...

California takes bold step to remove ultra-processed foods from school meals | The Optimist Daily

California aims to improve student health by becoming the first state to ban ultra-processed foods in school meals with a science-based definition.

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The Optimist Daily @optimistdaily.bsky.social · 13d

Once a quirky feature in the Netherlands, living roofs on top of bus stops have been popping up across Europe, Asia, and North America. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/10/why-...

Why green bus stops are blooming around the world | The Optimist Daily

Green bus shelters are transforming cities into cooler, greener spaces—one rooftop garden at a time. Here’s why more towns are joining in.

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The Optimist Daily @optimistdaily.bsky.social · 14d

Sweden will introduce a nationwide mobile phone ban in schools and after-school clubs beginning in autumn 2026 in order to improve focus and create safer learning environments for children. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/10/swed...

Sweden sets nationwide mobile phone ban in schools starting 2026 | The Optimist Daily

Meta description: Sweden will ban mobile phones in schools from 2026, aiming to boost focus and security in classrooms.

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The Optimist Daily @optimistdaily.bsky.social · 16d

After years of negotiations and national approvals, a landmark World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement aimed at reducing overfishing officially took effect on September 15.
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World Trade Organization launches first global agreement to curb overfishing | The Optimist Daily

The WTO’s first environmental pact takes effect, tackling harmful fishing subsidies to protect ocean life and global food security.

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The Optimist Daily @optimistdaily.bsky.social · 19d

From Warsaw’s new underground library that encourages commuters to swap scrolling for stories to expert insights on why you don’t need one “best friend” to feel fulfilled, this latest episode of the pod highlights practical ways to strengthen belonging.

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Underground libraries, rethinking BFFs, and other uplifting solutions

Podcast Episode · The Optimist Daily's Weekly Roundup · 09/26/2025 · 21m

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The Optimist Daily @optimistdaily.bsky.social · 19d

SunTrain is converting freight railcars into rolling batteries capable of transporting renewable energy across the country. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/09/all-...

All aboard the clean power express: Colorado startup turns trains into rolling batteries | The Optimist Daily

A Colorado startup is turning freight trains into giant mobile batteries, delivering clean energy where it’s needed, no new power lines required.

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The Optimist Daily @optimistdaily.bsky.social · 20d

Senegal's “school for husbands” is a United Nations-backed program that trains respected male community leaders.

The goal is to bring men into conversations around reproductive health, family planning, and equality while saving lives in the process. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/09/sene...

Senegal’s “schools for husbands” are saving mothers’ lives by reshaping masculinity | The Optimist Daily

In Senegal, “schools for husbands” are teaching men that caregiving saves lives, reducing maternal deaths and shifting norms on gender equality.

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The Optimist Daily @optimistdaily.bsky.social · 21d

Over the weekend in Wellfleet, Massachusetts, a tense and carefully coordinated marine rescue ended with a heartening outcome: 12 common dolphins were saved after a mass stranding. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/09/hope...

Hope in Cape Cod: rescuers save 12 dolphins in two-day stranding response | The Optimist Daily

Meta description: A coordinated rescue in Cape Cod saved 12 dolphins after a mass stranding, showcasing the power of rapid response and community action.

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The Optimist Daily @optimistdaily.bsky.social · 22d

Cutting-edge technology in the form of a humble helmet may soon change the way we treat neurological and psychiatric conditions without surgery.

The innovation could offer new hope to people living with conditions like Parkinson’s disease and depression. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/09/new-...

New brain stimulation helmet could transform treatment for Parkinson’s and depression | The Optimist Daily

A wearable ultrasound helmet offers non-invasive deep brain stimulation—potentially reshaping treatment for Parkinson’s, depression, and more.

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The Optimist Daily @optimistdaily.bsky.social · 22d

A newly opened subterranean library inside a Polish metro station allows commuters to trade mindless scrolling for meaningful reading. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/09/unde...

Underground library in Warsaw metro invites commuters to trade scrolling for stories | The Optimist Daily

Warsaw's Metroteka library brings 16,000 books, free coffee, and greenery to commuters underground—and hopes to revive Poland's reading culture.

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The Optimist Daily @optimistdaily.bsky.social · 23d

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. www.optimistdaily.com?p=1420728

AI tool speeds up stroke care across England, tripling recovery rates | The Optimist Daily

New NHS AI tool cuts stroke treatment time by 60 minutes and boosts recovery rates—now available at all stroke centres across England.

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The Optimist Daily @optimistdaily.bsky.social · 26d

Whether you’re healing from heartbreak or aging like fine wine, there’s something in this latest episode of The Optimist Daily's Weekly Roundup to lift your spirits. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...

Hope after heartbreak: divorce support in India and 7 uplifting benefits of getting older

Podcast Episode · The Optimist Daily's Weekly Roundup · 09/19/2025 · 23m

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The Optimist Daily @optimistdaily.bsky.social · 26d

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. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/09/koal...

Koala comeback: new national park and vaccine offer hope for Australia’s iconic marsupial | The Optimist Daily

With a massive new protected area and a breakthrough vaccine, conservationists are fighting to save koalas from extinction.

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The Optimist Daily @optimistdaily.bsky.social · 27d

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. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/09/how-...

How the Chicago River went from dumping ground to eco destination | The Optimist Daily

Floating wetlands, cleaner water, and even a snapping turtle: the once-polluted Chicago River is now home to fish, wildlife, and an open-water swim.

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