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taff and pupils at Gobowen Primary School in Shropshire sent up the weather balloon - with passenger Dan the Lego man attached alongside a small camera - into the atmosphere. Release date June 30 2025. Footage shows a Lego man on a weather balloon being sent into space and crashing back down to Earth - for a unique school project. Staff and pupils at Gobowen Primary School in Shropshire sent up the weather balloon - with passenger Dan the Lego man attached alongside a small camera - into the atmosphere. It went up on 18 June to measure temperature, wind, relative humidity, and pressure. The video, which shows the Lego man's epic adventure up into space - and back down to earth - is over 13 minutes long and accompanied by dramatic music.

Elementary School Project Sends a Lego Man Soaring Into Space: “The Children Will Remember It Forever”

One small step for man is one giant leap for a Lego man, and while no astronauts have stepped foot on the moon recently, one plastic figurine did just take a trip to the cosmos.

Mediocrity Is Meaningful: The Case for Living an Average Life

In kindergarten, we received gold stars for being the teacher’s helper. In high school, we packed our schedules with sports, volunteering, and other extracurriculars to ensure that we stood out on college applications. And now as adults, we chase everything from promotions to social media likes in our quest to rise above being average. But […]

The Annual Beluga Cam Is Now Live — And You Can Join the Ranks as a Citizen Scientist

Each year on July 15, Polar Bears International hosts Arctic Sea Ice Day to raise awareness about the Arctic and the threats it faces — particularly that it may be warming four times faster than the rest of the planet. Sea ice is critical for a number of species, including polar bears and beluga whales, and […]

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A Natural Sugar and a Molecule That Creates New Hair: Novel Treatments to Reverse Baldness Are in the Works

By age 35, 66% of U.S. men experience noticeable hair loss, according to the American Hair Loss Association — and only two licensed drugs are FDA-approved to treat male and female pattern baldness, or androgenetic alopecia: minoxidil and finasteride. But some promising recent research breakthroughs are offering hope for more effective alternatives. For instance, earlier […]

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In “You Are More Than Your Body,” a Therapist With Cerebral Palsy Offers a Tool Kit for Self-Acceptance

When Jennifer Caspari set out to write You Are More Than Your Body, she was hoping to deliver a guidebook that would leave readers who struggle with insecurity feeling empowered, like they have “an increased sense of capability.” As a clinical psychologist, Caspari is trained in helping others achieve self-acceptance — and as someone with cerebral […]

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3 Basic Ingredients, a Million Possibilities: How Small Pizzerias Succeed With Uniqueness in an Age of Chain Restaurants

At its heart, pizza is deceptively simple. Made from just a few humble ingredients — baked dough, tangy sauce, melted cheese and maybe a few toppings — it might seem like a perfect candidate for the kind of mass-produced standardization that defines many global food chains, where predictable menus reign supreme.

What Workout Matches Your Personality? Study Links Big 5 Traits to Exercise Enjoyment

For some people, the churn and burn of working out is a reward in and of itself, and we love that for them. But if you’re the type for whom working out is a chore, you know that any chance to make it feel less so is welcome — especially given the recommendation that we get […]

How Nice News Helped Inspire a Children’s Book About Renee Bruns, Who Travels the World in Her Wheelchair

When Nice News interviewed world traveler Renee Bruns in 2022, she had visited 110 countries in her wheelchair. We were impressed: Bruns is a former Fortune 500 exec who traded in life behind a desk for one on the go, defying expectations about people with disabilities. And our readers were no doubt inspired as well […]

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How the Greek Island Kalymnos Became a Mecca for Rock Climbing: “It’s a Paradise for the Sport”

At first glance, Kalymnos’ vibrant turquoise waters and luminous white buildings make it appear like any other (stunning) Greek island. But as any adventure-seeking traveler who’s stepped onto its sandy shores knows, the isle is more than just a paradise for beachgoers — it’s also a world-renowned mecca for climbers. Located in the Dodecanese island […]

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How Should San Francisco’s Iconic Market Street Be Revamped? An International Contest Offers Up Ideas

Downtown San Francisco’s iconic Market Street is steeped in history and culture, but has been in decline in recent years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, an increase in remote work, and the controversial decision to close it to private vehicles. So in April, Mayor Daniel Lurie released a video address announcing a contest to redesign […]

Physical Touch Is the “Mother of All Senses” — Get an Expert’s Insight on How It Can Benefit Your Life

We need four hugs a day for survival, eight for maintenance, and 12 for growth — at least according to a saying credited to renowned family therapist Virginia Satir. While regularly receiving a dozen daily hugs may feel excessive or improbable to some, it’s all too easy to fall on the other end of the […]

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Crack Those Shells: Study Says Eggs May Actually Reduce Cholesterol, Not Raise It

Despite all the protein, vitamins, and minerals that eggs dish out, they feature one potential thorn in an otherwise rosy nutritional profile: They’re famously high in cholesterol, leading some 20th-century researchers to suggest that they could raise your cholesterol and contribute to heart disease. However, a new study out of Australia may have flipped the […]