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Why Are Some People Left-Handed? Study Sheds Light on Possible Genetic Origins

Science / 3 min. read

In addition to their fame, Babe Ruth, Oprah Winfrey, Lady Gaga, and David Bowie have something else in common: left-handedness. The characteristic is quite a rare one, as only about 10% of the population are southpaws, according to one meta-analysis. Left-handedness lore abounds, and if you know (or are) a lefty, you’re likely familiar with […]

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Selena Gomez and Google Announce $10M Teen Mental Health Initiative

Humanity / 3 min. read

The new school year has begun for many — and thanks to actor and singer Selena Gomez’s charity, the Rare Impact Fund, and Google’s philanthropic arm, more classrooms will be equipped to kick things off on a grounded, mindful note. This week, Google.org and Gomez announced a $10 million Teen Mental Health Initiative to directly

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To Help Kids Sleep Better, Limit Screens at Bedtime (Parents Included)

Health / 4 min. read

Screens have become more prevalent in our lives than ever before and using them is a normal part of most families’ day-to-day routines. While excessive screen time continues to be an issue, another emerging problem, especially for the younger members of our society, is the use of digital devices before bedtime. In a study published

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This French Road Is Only Drivable for 2 Hours Per Day — Then It Gets Swallowed by the Sea

Environment / 3 min. read

There is a road in France surrounded by the sea that is visible one minute and, poof, gone the next. The vanishing act occurs on the Passage du Gois, a captivating causeway that can only be crossed twice daily at low tide. The tide eventually rises again and the road is dramatically covered up by

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The 2024 Olympics Were Full of Uplifting Trends: 4 of Nice News’ Favorites

Sports / 7 min. read

After two weeks of epic competition, friendly rivalries, and breakthrough performances — with romantic, picturesque Paris as its backdrop — the 2024 Olympic Games are coming to an end. They’ve provided an oasis amid the often stormy and chaotic news cycle — a rare moment for the world to come together and celebrate our shared

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Library of Things: The Institutions Helping Borrowers Save Money and Reduce Waste

Culture / 3 min. read

Why buy when you can borrow? That’s the motto and model of the Library of Things. Instead of loaning out books, these institutions — the likes of which have been cropping up all over the world in recent years — loan out household products. Though the concept has been around for decades (tool libraries are

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With Simone Biles Leading the Charge, Paris 2024 Will Go Down in History as the “Mental Health Olympics”

Sports / 5 min. read

Perhaps no athlete has received more visibility during the 2024 Olympics than Simone Biles. Her story of resilience and perseverance, combined with her boundary-breaking, gravity-defying athleticism, has catapulted her to the pantheon of single name icons. Say “Simone” to anyone in Paris, and they’ll know exactly who you’re talking about. When the world’s spotlight was

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This Tween Skateboarder and Veteran Equestrian Are Paris’ Youngest and Oldest Competing Olympians

Sports / 6 min. read

For her 7th birthday, Zheng Haohao received her first skateboard as a gift, igniting a passion that would take her around the world. For her 12th birthday, this Sunday, she’ll celebrate the closing ceremony in Paris — as an Olympic skateboarder. Born Aug. 11, 2012 — the day before the London Olympics’ closing ceremony —

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SHANGHAI, CHINA - MAY 16: Haohao Zheng of China competes during the Women's Park prelims round of the Skateboarding competition on day one of 2024 Olympic Qualifier Series Shanghai on May 16, 2024 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Zhe Ji/Getty Images)

After Boxer Cindy Ngamba’s Victory, the Olympic Refugee Team Will Win Its First-Ever Medal

Sports / 6 min. read

Boxer Cindy Ngamba shattered a glass ceiling for the International Olympic Committee’s Refugee Olympic Team on Sunday: securing their first medal at any Olympic Games since the team’s formation in Rio in 2016. Last Wednesday, the 25-year-old made a huge crack in that glass ceiling as the first member of the EOR, or French équipe

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“Underconsumption Core” Is the Sustainable New Trend Saving Young People Money

Culture / 3 min. read

In a positive turn of events, it’s getting less cool for content creators to share videos of shopping hauls and more cool to encourage their followers to save money and practice sustainability. The shift is an offshoot of the de-influencing movement, and proponents are calling it “underconsumption core.” In one recent viral video, a young

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