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AI exposes coral reefs “singing”

Coral reefs are essential to ocean ecosystems, providing food and homes to all sorts of organisms. Learning as much as possible about these living ...

Diagnosing hearing loss with a simple speech test

According to the World Health Organization, more than 1.5 billion people live with some degree of hearing loss. Currently, to test the severity of ...

An expert’s tips for coping with Mother’s Day after losing your mom

For individuals who have experienced the loss of a mother, Mother's Day can be a trying time. Many people take this day to honor ...

250 miles of New Mexico’s rivers get toughest safeguards against pollution

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a unanimous decision that champions environmental resilience, New Mexico’s Water Quality Control Commission voted to protect 250 miles ...

Daylight saving time and kids: how to help babies and toddlers adjust without...

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Every spring, clocks jump forward by an hour and parents everywhere brace for impact. Daylight saving time has ...