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New Materials, Old Physics — The Science Behind How Your Winter Jacket Keeps You Warm

As the weather grows cold this winter, you may be one of the many Americans pulling their winter jackets out of the closet. Not only can this extra layer keep you warm on a chilly day, but modern winter jackets are also a testament to centuries-old physics and cutting-edge materials science.

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Tiny Changes in Diet, Exercise, and Sleep Could Extend Your Lifespan, Study Finds

You don’t necessarily have to hit the gym every day, eat kale at every meal, or get eight hours of sleep every night to make a difference in your health — taking baby steps in all three areas may still move you forward. A study found that, in combination, eating just a few more veggies, […]

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The World’s Deadliest Wild Cat Is the Size of a Kitten and Equally Adorable

If you were a gerbil or a small bird in the deserts of southern Africa, you’d likely spend your nocturnal hours fearing the African black-footed cat — or the Felis nigripes, if we’re being technical — a vicious killer with night vision and incredible hearing abilities, capable of targeting its prey with exceptional accuracy. But […]

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We Asked Readers to Share the Best Compliments They’ve Received — Read Their Heartfelt Responses

Getting a compliment is kind of like finding a piece of candy on a hotel pillowcase: It’s a free, unexpected pop of sweetness that puts a smile on your face. But while you likely won’t remember the Andes mint a month later, a few kind words can have a lasting impact on your mental well-being […]

Artist’s Lifelong Love of Photo Booths Documented in 35 Years of Pictures

Do you recall the first time you had your picture taken in a photo booth? Perhaps you were a middle schooler at the mall, or a 20-something at a bar. For artist Kate Tyler, it was at age 14 — and the happiness she experienced in the booth sparked a lifelong love of these timeless machines.

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CPR on TV Is Often Inaccurate — But Watching Characters Jump to the Rescue Can Still Save Real Lives

Television characters who experience cardiac arrest outside a hospital are more likely to receive CPR than people in real life. But the CPR on these shows often depicts outdated practices and inaccuracies about who is most likely to experience cardiac arrest and where, according to newly published research from my team at the University of Pittsburgh.

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Chugging Along in Style: 6 of the World’s Coolest Train Journeys

As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, life is about the journey, not the destination. And if seeing new and exciting corners of the world is part of your 2026 bucket list, how you get there can be just as thrilling as where you’re going — particularly if you travel by train. An underrated form of […]

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Real or Fake? Tips and Tools for Identifying AI-Generated Images

Artificial intelligence imagery is getting harder and harder to spot. In the best case scenario, we end up simply laughing at a funny moment that never actually happened. In the worst case, we buy into misinformation that warps our perception of what’s actually going on in the world. So, as technology continues moving at the […]

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“Excellence Is for Everyone”: Author Brad Stulberg’s New Book Is a Blueprint for Being a Better You

Brad Stulberg starts his new book, The Way of Excellence, by clarifying what his subject is not. Excellence isn’t perfectionism. It isn’t optimization. It isn’t obsession or flow or happiness. Setting that straight is important, the author told Nice News, because hustle culture has co-opted the concept and alienated the average person. Indeed, this isn’t […]

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Dealing With a Difficult Relationship? Here’s How Psychology Says You Can Shift the Dynamic

Relationships can feel like both a blessing and the bane of your existence, a source of joy and a source of frustration or resentment. At some point, each of us is faced with a clingy child, a dramatic friend, a partner who recoils at the first hint of intimacy, a volatile parent, or a controlling boss — in short, a difficult relationship.

ASPEN, COLORADO - JANUARY 10: Abby Winterberger of Team USA competes in the first run of the Aspen Snowmass Women's Freeski Halfpipe Finals during the Toyota US Grand Prix 2026 at Aspen Snowmass Ski Resort on January 10, 2026 in Aspen, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Meet the Youngest and Oldest Team USA Olympians Competing in Milano Cortina

The 2026 Games are just nine days away, and the Team USA roster has arrived. And it’s historic: At 54, Rich Ruohonen — a curler and personal injury attorney from Minnesota — is the oldest American ever to make the Winter Olympics team. A triumph many years in the making, Ruohonen spent nearly two decades […]

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Taking Care of Grandkids May Give the Brain a Boost, Study Says

Having a grandparent around to babysit can give parents much-needed time off to catch up on self-care — but grandparents themselves may reap some health benefits from this arrangement, too. A new study published by the American Psychological Association suggests that looking after grandkids can boost cognitive abilities and, in some cases, slow cognitive decline. […]