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How shark tracking data shaped Papua New Guinea’s ocean sanctuary

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Papua New Guinea announced on May 13 that it will protect roughly 214,000 square kilometers (about 82,600 square ...

Bamboo bridge seeks to help reptiles cross over busy road

In the mountainous state of Uttarakhand in India, a bridge was built across a busy road that cuts through the forest. Not for humans ...

Feeding cattle seaweed could change the world

Methane is a potent greenhouse gas and a major contributor to climate change. About 70 percent of agricultural methane comes from enteric fermentation, chemical ...

New York fossil fuel plant pivots to offshore wind energy and takes employees...

The move away from fossil fuels is becoming increasingly important as the pressure to tackle climate change intensifies. However, the displacement of employees in ...

Breakthrough blood test detects breast cancer recurrence earlier than ever be...

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL STAFF A novel blood test, described as an "incredibly exciting" advancement, demonstrated the ability to detect the recurrence of ...