The Optimist Daily's Weekly Roundup

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's Weekly Roundup, where our solutions-focused stories continue, and hear behind-the-scenes discussions from the people bringing you the news.

The science of saving lives: new breakthroughs in immunity and allergy prevention 10/31/2025

From chemo care to creative flair: two stories changing how we heal and create 10/24/2025

Can concrete power cities? Can aspirin prevent cancer? The science says maybe. 10/17/2025

Why women live longer (and what men can learn from it) + the world’s first Indigenous-led ocean reserve 10/10/2025

Bite-Sized Roundup: Cold Plunges, Kimchi, and Global Wins for the Planet 10/03/2025

Underground libraries, rethinking BFFs, and other uplifting solutions 09/26/2025

Hope after heartbreak: divorce support in India and 7 uplifting benefits of getting older 09/19/2025

5 simple fitness tests for longevity + turning wind turbines into tiny homes 09/12/2025

Celebrating Local Changemakers: Nominate Your Community Heroes of 2025 09/05/2025

How Adults Can Capture Back-to-School Joy, and How Rocky Mountain National Park is Expanding Access 08/29/2025

From mind-reading BCIs to ER-proof life tips: this week’s top 10 innovations 08/22/2025

Hormone-free male birth control + one-minute wellness check-ins 08/15/2025

Safer streets, smarter cities: protecting women, wildlife, and well-being 08/08/2025

Turning tragedy into hope: Rebuilding after wildfires and the future of canine cancer research 08/01/2025

From clutter to connection: The screen-free movement and the magic of Poppins 07/25/2025

From pinecones to predators: wildfire tech and the misunderstood vulture 07/18/2025

Support for Texas flood relief and emotional recovery after disaster 07/11/2025

Effective allyship in action + Belgian seniors hit the club in joyful resistance 06/27/2025

Burial reefs and dissolving plastics: hopeful headlines for our oceans 06/20/2025

Pride, periods, and little pleasures: spotlighting dignity, endometriosis, and daily joy 06/13/2025

Fridge-Free Tortillas, Sunshine Guilt, and Science-Backed Self-Compassion 06/06/2025

From Reproductive Rights to Small But Mighty Chia Seeds 05/30/2025

The science of a sincere “sorry” and Boise’s geothermal energy solution 05/23/2025

Snakebites, sunscreen, and solutions: ancient humans, modern science, and unexpected heroes 05/16/2025

The quiet power of being average + life-sized animal puppets for climate action 05/09/2025

What Iceland and Switzerland can teach us about happiness, health, and healing 05/02/2025

From oysters to ice baths: what boosts your health and helps the planet 04/18/2025

Uncontacted tribes, wildfire-resilient homes, and hope in tough times 04/11/2025

How crafting and friendships foster healing, joy, and upward mobility 04/04/2025

Bloodless Bulls & Biodegradable Beads 03/28/2025