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New “Bionic Nose” Could Help People Recover Loss of Smell, According to Researchers

Smell is one of the most powerful, and complicated, of the five senses. Olfaction has been linked to memory, cognition, and mood, and may even influence our other senses as well. So losing the capability, a condition known as anosmia, is not only frustrating and inconvenient, but can also be extremely emotionally taxing. That’s why two […]

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Gender Equality Helps Increase Longevity for Women and Men, Study Finds

It was Elizabeth Cady Stanton who declared in 1848, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men and women are created equal.” Dating back to at least the 19th century, women in the United States and across the world have campaigned for equal rights and opportunities, making particular progress in the past 200

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Viral Physics Professor Uses Social Media to Encourage More Women to Join Her Field: Watch

Despite earning over 50% of bachelor’s degrees total, women make up only about one-fifth of degrees obtained in physics, according to the American Institute of Physics. Although this statistic has not deviated much over time — staying stagnant during the period between 2007 and 2017 — one female physicist is hoping to change that by

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Nice News’ Reading List: 11 of Our Favorite Books Released in March

Recommendations are independently selected by our team but may result in a commission to Nice News which helps keep our content free. Looking to add some stellar new material to your reading list? Check out our roundup of some of the best books released in March, featuring a popular advice columnist’s collected wisdom; a clinical

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These All-Terrain Wheelchairs Are Making Nature More Accessible (and Enjoyable) for Those With Mobility Issues

“Everyone deserves a chance to play” is the motto behind All Terrain Georgia, an initiative that offers free all-terrain wheelchairs at Georgia’s parks to those with physical challenges.  All-terrain wheelchairs look like rugged versions of everyday wheelchairs. They’re motorized, have a tank-like appearance, and wheels that are large and sturdy. In addition to being undeniably

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2023 World Happiness Report: Benevolence and Positive Emotions Remain High — See the Top 10 Happiest Countries

The 2023 World Happiness Report, which ranks countries by happiness level, offers cause for celebration: Overall, benevolence has increased by 25% since 2019 and “positive emotions have remained twice as prevalent as negative ones,” report co-author John Helliwell said in a news release.  “This year’s report features many interesting insights,” added co-author Lara Aknin, “but

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“Incredibly Wonderful”: A Mother Missing From Family Portrait Is Reunited With Husband & Son After 200 Years

A combination of detective work, art expertise, and a few strokes of serendipity led researchers to a rare and “incredibly wonderful” achievement: completing a family portrait that had been missing the mother for nearly two centuries.  “It is a huge scoop for Dutch baroque art history and for our collection that research has led us

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Magnified Pollen, a Cell Dividing, and More: View the “Extraordinary Visuals” That Won the 2023 Koch Institute Image Awards

Every day, diligent researchers are making scientific breakthroughs that help change the way we understand and interact with the world. Much of the exploration that leads to these achievements occurs under a microscope — where the building blocks of life are magnified and their otherwise unseen properties made visible to the human eye. Established in

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Meet Dorothy Waugh: The Artist & Landscape Architect Who Designed 17 Posters for the National Park Service in the 1930s

Dorothy Waugh’s storied creative career encompassed tenures as an artist, children’s book author and illustrator, design school instructor, public relations specialist, landscape architect, radio host, and more. Though her name may be unknown to many, Waugh’s work is embedded in the early history of the National Park Service, which has managed and maintained America’s public

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Meet Professor Chad: The Beloved Guide Dog Who Serves as “Heartwarming Inspiration” to College Students

The website Rate My Professors, a popular resource that gives college students the opportunity to share honest feedback about their classroom experiences, features millions of instructor evaluations — some glowing, others quite scathing. One educator, though, has garnered solely positive reviews, with comments ranging from “he has the best sense of style” to “he is

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