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

Culture / 3 min. read

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

Culture / 4 min. read

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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Remnants of WWII: The History Behind Britain’s “Ghost Villages” That Have Become “an Accidental Tourist Attraction”

Culture / 4 min. read

During World War II, England was faced with an urgent need to increase training among its troops in target practice and military maneuvers. Its Ministry of Defense elected to take over a number of villages for this purpose, at the time offering residents hope that the requisition would be a temporary one. Alas, promises made

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Want to Boost Your Well-Being and Mood? Become a Citizen Scientist

Health / 3 min. read

It’s no secret that nature is rich with benefits for humanity: Previous studies have shown that simply being in or near green spaces can increase one’s physical and mental health. And now, new research has found that taking a more hands-on approach via citizen science is also beneficial to participants’ well-being, and it helps the

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

Environment / 3 min. read

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

Lifestyle, Things We Love / 5 min. read

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

Culture, Exclusive / 3 min. read

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

Culture / 3 min. read

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

Health / 5 min. read

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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