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 […]
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
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
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
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
The famed cherry trees that line Washington, D.C.’s Tidal Basin reached peak bloom on Thursday, March 23, drawing hordes of visitors looking to see the springy pink and white flowers during their short bloom period. According to the National Park Service, peak bloom is defined as the day when 70% of the trees’ blossoms are
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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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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
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
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
