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In the age of algorithms and keywords and incredibly steep competition, people have to be more strategic and creative than ever to secure a good job. Especially when it comes to drafting a resume that stands out amongst hundreds of others. Recently, one job recruiter was so impressed by one job seek...
MIT.nano cleanroom complex named after Robert Noyce PhD ’53 at the 2025 Nano Summit. Amanda Stoll DiCristofaro | MIT.nano Publication Date: November 13, 2025 Press Inquiries ...
If you’ve never checked out Port Sherry, you’re in for a treat. Pedro Arizpe has been making these comics since 2010, and they’re full of clever, weird, and sometimes surprisingly deep humor. Some strips make you laugh, others make you pause and think, and a few do both at the same time. His style i...
Choosing a baby name can take some parents months, and even years, to decide. There have been many babies born who only got a name when they left the hospital because their parents had to choose something for the birth certificate. It’s such a huge responsibility. There are so many names to choose f...
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Lately, headlines and social media threads have warned pregnant people to avoid acetaminophen (often known by the brand name Tylenol), implying that using it could increase the risk of autism or ADHD in children. These claims have stirred confusion, worry, and ev...
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When a parent with young children faces a cancer diagnosis, it brings on many emotions. One of the most difficult aspects can be deciding how much to disclose to the children. This can vary tremendously depending on a child’s age. The older they are, the more they are able to understand and even rea...
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Dementia is something that touches more and more families every year. Globally, someone develops dementia every three seconds. In the U.S. alone, more than 6 million people live with some form of the condition, and that number is expected to double by 2060. Even ...
A non-invasive, drug-free ultrasound method helps cleanse the brain and reduce inflammation, potentially offering a radically simple new approach to treating neurological diseases....
Despite the stereotypes, highly intelligent people actually come in all types. Some have no problem bragging about their smarts or accolades, while others are more humble because they don’t need to call attention to their brilliance. However, without tooting their own horn, certain hallmarks of inte...
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Researchers found that runners who sleep poorly face nearly double the injury risk compared to those who rest well. The study highlights that sleep is not just recovery—it’s a key factor in preventing injuries. They stress that runners should prioritize rest alongside training. Simple habits like co...
Researchers in Osaka have found that stem cells from fat tissue can repair spinal fractures similar to those caused by osteoporosis. By turning these cells into bone-forming clusters and pairing them with a bone-rebuilding material, rats regained stronger, healthier spines. The approach could offer ...
In January 2004, Cyclone Heta pummeled the shores of the island nation of Niue, uprooting trees and flooding homes with 184 mile-per-hour winds and 164-foot waves. As dawn approached, after an intense night, the winds died down, and Coral Pasisi began to worry about her neighbors. The storm had been...
Tearing up, sweating and other bodily functions are all signs that the body is trying to expel spicy foods as quickly as possible. But there is a simple reason why some people enjoy those sensations The first thing to understand about eating spicy food is that it really isn’t a matter of taste. Caps...
For soldiers caught in explosions, survival often comes at a steep physical cost. Blast injuries can tear through muscle and bone, leaving survivors with severe tissue loss and long, painful recoveries. While modern battlefield medicine saves more lives than ever, doctors continue to struggle with t...
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Researchers identified SGK1 as a key chemical connecting childhood trauma to depression and suicidal behavior. High SGK1 levels were found in the brains of suicide victims and in people with genetic variants linked to early adversity. Drugs that block SGK1 could offer a new kind of antidepressant, e...
When David Fajgenbaum was in medical school, he was diagnosed with an incurable illness called Castleman disease. He was 25 years old when doctors told him “there’s nothing we can do,” and a priest read him his last rites.The disease causes one’s immune system to attack and shut down vital organs fo...
On November 10, Republican Governor J. Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma sat down with Democratic Governor Matt Meyer of Delaware at the TEDNext conference in Atlanta, Georgia. As the longest government shutdown in United States history entered its 41st day, and seemingly approached its end, the two politicia...
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The mind loves shortcuts. They help us move fast. Sometimes a little too fast. That’s the core idea in Yale psychologist Woo-kyoung Ahn’s book Thinking 101: How to Reason Better to Live Better, which unpacks the “cognitive biases” that nudge us toward snap judgme...
Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton wowed the crowds at the 1984 Olympics with his incredible figure skating. He continued to skate professionally until 2001, but a 1997 cancer diagnosis changed things for him. Scott had testicular cancer that he treated with surgery and chemotherapy. Just seven ye...
