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A Seed That's Over 70% Kernel Has Helped Size Indian Cotton Since 1943: Meet the Tamarind
â1 Plant, 100 Usesâ explores the many ways familiar Indian plants, leaves, fruits and trees have been part of everyday life â from food and...
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Inspired by a 3-Month Workation, Couple Quit City Jobs To Build a Mountain Retreat With 200+ Trees
To reach Shoonya, guests leave the road behind and take a short walk through village pathways and farmland. The small nature-led retreat sits in...
Instead of Throwing Away Dry Leaves, Kerala Farmer Uses Them to Grow Potatoes in a 5-Foot Tower
What do you usually do with a pile of dry leaves after sweeping your terrace or garden? For most of us, they go straight into the bin. But C V...
He Challenged Einstein? The Story of Vashishtha Narayan Singh
He was born into a poor family in Bihar. Years later, his mathematical brilliance would take him from Patna to Berkeley, Washington University and...
A Satellite Tag Followed One Olive Ridley for 6,719 Km. What Scientists Found Changes How We See Odisha's Turtles
Every year, Olive Ridley turtles return to Odishaâs coast to mate, feed and nest. By the time thousands of them appear on the sand, however, much...
Inside Priyanka Chopra Jonasâs idea of home: What makes a space feel like a sanctuary?
Priyanka Chopra Jonas cultivates a serene family haven within her Los Angeles residence, balancing modern aesthetics with tranquility....
What went right this week: the good news that matters
A pivotal moment for climate justice in Australia, the Nobel prize winners, and a promising drug for Parkinsonâs, plus more The post What went...
Coffeeâs memory boosting effect might have nothing to do with caffeine, study suggests
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a small experiment, researchers found that only participants who drank decaffeinated coffee showed...
Scientists warn a popular vitamin D supplement may have a hidden downside
Not all vitamin D supplements are created equal, and new research suggests that one popular form may have an unexpected downside. Scientists found...
Stop making sense: focus on sounds to help learn a language, study suggests
Research shows that the best linguists process unfamiliar foreign speech sounds more like non-speech soundsIf you want to get really good at...
14-year-old Indonesian plants 38,000 mangroves, helps local women turn them into sustainable products
In Indonesia, young activist Harley Fatahillah Yodhaloka Sunoto is leading a passionate campaign for mangrove restoration and climate education....
Despite big Texas solar purchase agreement, Meta still uses lots of gas
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News , a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that covers climate, energy, and the...
Gavin Newsomâs complicated legacy on climate and clean energy
Gavin Newsomâs eight-year run as Californiaâs Democratic governor â and as self-styled U.S. climate change warrior â comes to an end in January....
How a Finished Basement Can Raise Your Homeâs Real Estate Value
When you look at a homeâs value, square footage only tells part of the story. What really changes buyer interest is usable space that feels...
How Can Positive Affirmations Improve Your Life? Here's the Science
What are positive affirmations? Do you find yourself overwhelmed with negative thoughts? Sometimes it's not just the world that is full of...
Wild horses and donkeys dig desert wells in Arizona, supplying water to 57 vertebrate species
Researchers studied wild horses and donkeys in the Sonoran Desert, which dig wells that attract diverse wildlife. The wells serve as critical...
Scientists create a lightsaber-like laser antenna that transmits radio waves
Scientists have demonstrated a remarkable new antenna that resembles a lightsaber, using a laser to create a tunable beam of plasma capable of...
Social physiology: the hidden health cost of eating alone, according to science
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A study published in Science Advances found that eating the same meal with a close companion produces...
Good News in History, October 4
22 years ago today, SpaceShipOne, funded by Microsoftâs Paul Allen, became the first private manned spacecraft to fly into sub-orbital space. That...
The challenges and opportunities of clean energy in rural America
This analysis and news roundup come from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday. The U.S. energy transition runs...
Brian Cox awarded 2026 Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication
British physicist and broadcaster Brian Cox has been awarded the 2026 Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication, recognising his work...
Shekhar Suman says he is just a tenant in his own home: What his unusual take on ownership reveals about detachment, wealth and the meaning of home
Shekhar Sumanâs residence in Mumbai is a testament to his journey, mirroring his hard work and aspirations. During tours, he highlights the idea...
People with a 'good ear' for sounds make better language learners, study suggests
People who are better at noticing fine details in soundâan ability known as auditory precisionâcan master the pronunciation of new languages...
Trump awards SpaceX founder Elon Musk National Medal of Science
President Trump just gave Elon Musk and a handful of other tech luminaries the National Medal of Science, the highest honor the U.S. can bestow on...
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