Love is in the air! Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and Nice News wants to help you make this year’s celebration a memorable one, no matter who’s on your shopping list. Though it’s widely marketed as a day for romance, the holiday isn’t just for those in relationships: It’s an opportunity to spoil […]
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Just like us, dogs use body language to communicate: Their emotions are known to be seen via their tails, stances, and eyes. But what about those endearing head tilts they give when we’re speaking to them? According to scientists, they may also be telling us something. Beyond looking cute, head tilts can be a sign
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Are humans inherently good or inherently selfish? Philosophers stretching back to the times of Socrates and Plato have debated human nature and its complexities. But only in recent decades have scientists and researchers started to pull back the layers on this complicated question. According to Scientific American, a set of studies conducted in 2012 by
Dogs and other pets are often a great help to older adults when it comes to companionship and overall well-being. However, illnesses and long hospital stays can complicate pet care, an issue Carie Broecker has been familiar with for over a decade. Broecker, who lives on California’s central coast, has long worked in animal rescue,
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In November, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first preventative treatment for Type 1 diabetes, a major step forward for those who have the lifelong illness. Now, individuals and families are beginning to reap the benefits of the breakthrough medication. According to the American Diabetes Association, roughly 1.9 million people in the U.S.
NASA is making big leaps in its goal of protecting Earth from cosmic threats. The space agency is currently working on a new telescope, dubbed the “next-generation asteroid hunter,” which promises to be a “game-changer” in identifying hazardous near-Earth objects. In December, NASA announced in a press release that construction had begun on its Near-Earth
While it’s always a sad occasion when an animal goes extinct (such as the case of the Western black rhino in 2011), conservation efforts can revitalize a dying species and bring it back from the brink. Such is the case with Fender’s blue butterfly: The Oregon native species is moving off the endangered species list
Many of us spend large portions of our days sitting — whether we’re working, watching television, or participating in a hobby like reading or painting. While it may not come as a shock that staying seated for extended periods isn’t great for your health, a new study out of Columbia University suggests that the detrimental
A study run by scientists from New England Aquarium’s Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life has found that some sharks are creatures of habit when it comes to breeding, and over a surprisingly long time span. The research, the world’s longest-running study of shark mating habits, also revealed other aspects of their mating behaviors. Published
It might seem too easy, but some colorful paint and a little bit of creativity could be all that’s needed to transform roads and make them safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers alike. Cities around the country have begun investing in asphalt art — painting murals on intersections, crosswalks, plazas, and sidewalk extensions. The Asphalt
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