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First baby born after womb transplant from deceased donor offers new hope

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For years, the idea sounded almost impossible: transplant a womb, establish a pregnancy, and welcome a healthy child ...

Pink noise for sleep: what it is and whether it actually helps you rest

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For many people, a completely silent bedroom doesn’t feel relaxing but rather quite unsettling. A soft hum in ...

The secret symmetry of pearls revealed

Pearls are created when an irritant, such as a grain of sand or debris, gets trapped inside a mollusk. As protection, a smooth layer ...

Ecuador extends rights of nature to coastal ecosystems

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Ecuador once again made history in environmental protection by granting legal rights to its coastal marine ecosystems. The ...

The healing power of crafting: how creativity supports mental health and conn...

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM There’s something almost magical about the simple act of making things with your hands. Whether it’s cutting paper ...