Environment
Why Solar Panels Dip in Delhi’s Fog but Work So Well in Ladakh’s ‘Cold’ Sun?
On a foggy January morning in Delhi, many rooftop solar owners open their monitoring apps and feel a familiar anxiety. The units generated...
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Health
New method uses sound waves to map soil health, stop famine, and restore farmlands
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Across the world, soil scientists are trading in their shovels for something unexpected: seismic sensors. In...
When 25 Women & a Civil Engineer Decide To Build an 18-Foot Christmas Crochet Tree Together
An eighteen-foot Christmas tree rises inside the Museum of Goa this season, standing apart from festive installations in a quiet but deliberate...
Business
Want to Try Mushroom Farming? Here’s How to Start Small Scale at Home
Mushroom farming is rapidly gaining popularity in India, both as a profitable business and a rewarding hobby. With their rich nutritional profile...
Relationships
Incoming lolz: Here are the year's funniest wildlife photos
As 2025 rounds to a close, we could all use a little chuckle. And the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards are here to help. Organisers of the popular...
Social_impact
CNN Hero of the Year Turns Vacant Lots on Chicago’s South Side into Flower Farms
Hope and opportunity are blossoming on the South Side of Chicago where a man and his wife have used flowers to help poor communities turn over a...
Science
Shoes That Adapt to Uneven Surfaces Help Folks With Mobility Issues Walk Easier – Now For Sale Online
A robotics specialist in physical therapy has unveiled the world’s first shoe that can reduce frictional forces and adapt to uneven surfaces,...
Personal_growth
Three hacks to improve your odds of success
Imagine you’ve set the goal of running a marathon that’s 90 days away. You’ve hired a trainer who says this a less than optimal amount of time,...
Global Space Award winners 2025: Playmakers, innovators, and science breakthroughs
The inaugural ceremony was held at London's Natural History Museum on Dec. 5.
Scientists find the exact laundry cycle that will make your clothes last longer
There are *so many* settings and laundry cycles to choose from on a washing machine. But washing laundry on a specific cycle can help preserve...
Technology
Some advice from Gen Z: Try Venmo-ing cash for Christmas
Personally, I can never bring myself to tell people that I’d rather forgo their gift and just get cash instead—or better yet, a Venmo money...
Culture
Kids asked their parents to 'dance like it's the 80s' and they absolutely delivered
Once you reach a certain age, you resign yourself to the fact that young people will no longer think you're cool. And that's OK. But sometimes...
Emily Ratajkowski explains why women find Pete Davidson so attractive
Pete Davidson, 31, has earned a reputation as one of Hollywood's most prolific ladies' men for dating some of the most beautiful A-list women over...
Rural Karnataka Teacher Builds Low-Cost Humanoid Robot To Boost Learning In Village Schools
This article was originally published on the NITI Frontier Tech Respository. In many Indian villages, digital learning remains out of reach....
Take the Guesswork Out of Holiday Gifts With a Digital Gift Card Creative People Will Love
Take the Guesswork Out of Holiday Gifts With a Digital Gift Card Creative People Will Love As the holidays quickly approach, the time for buying...
A man edited himself into a classic 'Shrek' scene and made it the ultimate wedding proposal
If you were to pick a film as the natural backdrop for a real-life marriage proposal, it probably wouldn’t be 2001’s Shrek, an animated...
Financial expert says stop saying 'we can't afford that' to your kids to develop their money literacy
Talking with kids about money can be tricky. Parents want to help their young children understand how money works while also making it clear that...
General
Woman reveals a truly fool-proof answer when a man asks, ‘May I buy you a drink?’
"Can I buy you a drink?" is a loaded question. It could be an innocent request from someone who's interested in having a cordial conversation....
Experience the Magic of Inclusion at This Carnival Hosted by Disabled Students
Every December, as winter settles softly over Delhi, the British High Commissioner’s residence at Rajaji Marg begins to change. Strings of lights...
Help Your Child Grow a Plant From Scratch And Watch Their Curiosity Bloom
Watching a seed come alive feels almost magical, especially for a child seeing it for the first time. Picture their face as a dry little bean they...
How to Turn Everyday Items into Eco-Friendly Christmas Decor with Your Kids
Picture this: your child tugging at your sleeve, asking when the decorations come out, and you looking around the house, wondering what you can...
Wegovy just became available in an unexpected place
Days after hitting the market, the new pill version of Novo Nordisk’s wildly popular weight-loss drug will be available through Amazon’s online...
The first sets with Lego’s new Smart Brick are now available for preorder
It may have been one of the smallest devices announced at CES 2026, but Lego's new Smart Brick was also one of the most talked about debuts of the...
IRS announces little-known trick to get your 2026 tax returns accepted early
A new year brings a new tax filing season. With many cash-strapped Americans worried about their finances, many can’t wait to file their returns....
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