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Indian Paintbrush and Penstemon wildflowers and sunset over Mount St. Helens in Washington.

How Gophers Helped Regenerate Life on Mount St. Helens in Just 1 Day Following 1980 Eruption

Washington state’s Mount St. Helens is a popular tourist destination for outdoor enthusiasts — but it’s also an active volcano. When an earthquake caused it to erupt in 1980, the explosion of hot lava and ash destroyed much of the surrounding flora and fauna. Two years after the event, the area remained largely barren. But […]

Woman Looking in a Mirror

Why You Need to Be Self-Aware — And How to Improve If You’re Not

“It’s me, hi, I’m the problem, it’s me.” A catchy Taylor Swift line or a harrowing realization that can keep you up at night? Both — how fun! In all seriousness, though, being self-aware is a good thing. Taking a long hard look in the mirror may not always be comfortable, but doing so comes […]

Suloszowa village in Krakow County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland. Beautiful village with houses and fields in Poland. Village in the middle of the field from drone aerial view.

In This Polish Village, All 5,600 Residents Live on the Same Street

When a drone captured a bird’s-eye view photo of a sleepy Polish town, one feature stood out, taking the village from a relatively unknown dot on a map to a social media phenomenon. That wow-worthy feature? Everyone in Suloszowa — with a population of 5,672 in 2023 — lives on one single street. What impresses […]

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Nice News’ 2024 Holiday Gift Guide: Experiential Presents for Making Priceless Memories

Gifts are a love language for a reason. They can make us feel special, understood — and who doesn’t love the feeling of a wrapped present in hand? But thinking outside-the-box (literally and figuratively) and treating loved ones to experience gifts can be an even more meaningful way to connect, whether you live down the street from one another or thousands of miles apart.

Raccoon at Night

“There Is Wildlife All Around Us”: The Wonders of an At-Home Trail Cam — And How to Set One Up Yourself

On any given day in Monrovia, California — outside of winter, perhaps — residents may catch a glimpse of black bears, rabbits, coyotes, deer, and even the occasional mountain lion ambling about in their backyards or front gardens. The city, located in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, is the ideal location to set […]

Morning sun rises and illuminates bar trees behind a single family home on Cape Cod decorated for Christmas after a light overnight snowfall

Prepare Your Home for Winter With This Detailed Guide

Time to bust out the fuzzy slippers and stock up on hot chocolate fixins’, winter is just around the corner. And since it’s the season for spending time indoors, you’ll also want to make sure your home is set up to keep you cozy through the cold months. Winterizing your place isn’t just about staying […]

Family is enjoying their home spending time with their new born baby

It (Still) Takes a Village to Raise a Child, but Today’s Look Different From the Past

“It takes a village” is a time-tested proverb that underscores the importance of community when it comes to raising children. But what those villages actually look like is changing for many modern families, according to a recent survey conducted on behalf of The Goddard School, a network of early childhood learning centers. Out of 2,000 […]

Typewriter Artist James Cook Uses 44 Characters to Create Stunning Cityscapes, Portraits, and More

When James Cook was growing up in Essex, England, he didn’t nurse aspirations of becoming a famous artist. Rather, the little boy who loved drawing buildings dreamed of becoming an architect, a field he later earned two degrees in. It was by a turn of chance that Cook delved into the unusual visual medium with […]

Two children and their Mother washing the dishes in the kitchen sink.

The Secret to Raising Successful Kids Is All in the Chore Chart, Research Shows

Every generation, new philosophies emerge to help parents raise happy, well-adjusted children, from authoritative parenting in the 1960s to attachment parenting in the ’90s and the more recent gentle parenting, practiced by scores of millennial moms and dads. But according to a significant body of research, there’s one aspect of child-rearing that truly sets kids […]

Ever Wonder What Happens to Unclaimed Airline Baggage? It Goes Up for Sale at This Massive Tourist Hotspot in Alabama

Any flyer who’s gone to retrieve luggage after deplaning is familiar with the twinge of anxiety that takes hold while waiting to spot their suitcase coming down the carousel. During chaotic holiday travel, and especially in light of recent global IT outages, that anxiety can get kicked up a notch. The good news is that […]

Founded by 2 Sisters-in-Law, Lip Balm Brand Beauty by Jenna Aims to Empower Adults With Autism

Beauty by Jenna’s all-natural lip balms, with their brightly colored packaging and scrumptious flavors, do more than just moisturize — they also provide jobs for people on the autism spectrum. That’s the motivation behind the cosmetics company founded by Jenna Grabow and Anna Lundmark. And the first person for whom the brand helped find employment […]

Everyone Is Talking About Gut Health Right Now — Why It’s Not Just a Trend

From tummy gummies and digestive drops to de-bloating tips and tricks, your intestines have become the latest wellness frontier in recent years. Due to increased awareness via social media, a ballooning market of pre- and probiotics, and, unfortunately, more cases of gastrointestinal diseases, digestive health is having a moment. The gastrointestinal system, long considered boring, […]