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From Recycled Glass to Gorgeous Keepsakes: Remark Glass Is Reducing Waste One Bottle at a Time — Photos

Some may see an empty glass bottle as an item to be tossed away, but Danielle Ruttenberg views it as something worth a closer look.  Ruttenberg is the co-founder, alongside Rebecca Davies and Mark Ellis, of Remark Glass, a Philadelphia-based company devoted to transforming recycled glassware into small batch home and kitchen accessories. Every piece […]

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15 Spring Cleaning Essentials to Make Your Space Sparkle — From Sustainable Detergent to a Smartphone Label Maker

Recommendations are independently selected by our team but may result in a commission to Nice News which helps keep our content free. Spring has sprung! The flowers are blooming, the sun is shining, and — more than likely — your space is crying out for a good cleaning.   With roots dating back centuries and spanning

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“Champions” Actor Kevin Iannucci Talks World Down Syndrome Day and Getting to “Bear Hug” Woody Harrelson

Growing up, Kevin Iannucci didn’t often see himself represented in his favorite movies and TV shows, so he came up with a solution to change that.  “I started rewriting them to include myself in the plot,” the 28-year-old, who has Down syndrome, told Nice News via email ahead of World Down Syndrome Day. “I’ve always

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Archaeologists Discover What Could Be One of the World’s Oldest Flush Toilets

When contemplating the greatest convenience of modern society, one might consider the smartphone, the automobile, or even the refrigerator. But civilization’s unsung hero is truly the porcelain throne. Our toilets and the sewer systems they connect to not only keep things sanitary, but also protect the world’s water supplies.  However, the actual invention of the

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From Smiling to Sleeping: 10 Ways to Feel Happier, According to Science

More than a feel-good state of mind, happiness is described by the U.N. as a “fundamental human goal.” It comes with myriad benefits, including improving our health and even helping us live longer. Happier people are also more likely to make decisions quickly and contribute to society by voting and volunteering.   And while happiness can be

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Women Making History: Air Force Pilot Flies Supersonic Plane While Pregnant

Maj. Lauren Olme wears multiple hats: She’s an Air Force pilot, an assistant director of operations for the 77th Weapons Squadron, a leader, and a wife. She’s also making history as one of the first service members to fly a supersonic aircraft while pregnant. According to a press release from the Dyess Air Force Base,

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A Moment in History: WWII Airman Chronicled Experience in Scrapbook and Flying Log — Set for Auction in March (Photos)

World War II was one of the most defining events of the 20th century, not only completely reshaping the world but having a lasting effect on generations to come. But with each passing year, WWII becomes increasingly part of the distant past: The Greatest Generation and the military veterans it spawned are dwindling in numbers

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2022 World Nature Photography Awards: See the Incredible Winning Images

The World Nature Photography Awards announced its 2022 winners earlier this month, with the top honor going to Jens Cullmann of Germany for his arresting image of a crocodile camouflaged in caked mud, only one of its bright yellow eyes looking directly at the camera.  Getting the shot was no easy feat: “I had to be very

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See Photos of St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations Around the World — And One in Outer Space

Celebrated annually on March 17, St. Patrick’s Day commemorates the feast day of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The religious holiday has been observed by the Irish for over 1,000 years, but the secular revelry commonly associated with it (think: drinking green beer and sporting shamrocks) is a more recent development. The first

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Women in Business: 15 of Our Favorite Products by Female-Founded Brands — From Fine Art Postcards to Speciality Coffees and More

Recommendations are independently selected by our team but may result in a commission to Nice News which helps keep our content free. March is Women’s History Month: a chance to celebrate the talented, heroic, and innovative women who have positively influenced society, as well as those who impact our individual lives every day.  Of the

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