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A revived old custom in Italy is helping those in need during the pandemic

In Italy, where the coronavirus has shuttered more than 2 million businesses and left one in every two workers without income, some Italians are ...

Hungarian scientist uncovers gene-based therapy that could cure blindness

Since 1985, the Körber Foundation in Hamburg has been awarding a prestigious prize to scientists whose work has applied futuristic techniques to physical sciences. ...

Scientists discover prehistoric dolphin species in landlocked Switzerland

Paleontologists have recently made an extraordinary discovery in landlocked Switzerland: two new species of dolphin dating back to 20 million years ago. Ancient dolphin ...

Reef Stars revival: innovative solutions to coral reef restoration

Coral reefs, vibrant undersea ecosystems brimming with life, are experiencing an existential crisis. With forecasts indicating that 90 percent of these unique ecosystems may ...

Thailand set to legalize same-sex marriage in January 2024

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Thailand has made a significant step toward LGBTQ+ equality by becoming Southeast Asia's first country to legalize same-sex ...