The Tourism Industry Is Slowly Waking Up to Solo Travelers’ Needs
Solo travel is surging — and an industry still largely built for two is taking note.
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Hear Ye! The World’s Best Town Criers Showed Off Their Skills in Global Tournament: Listen
Hear ye, hear ye! You may not be aware, but town criers still exist — and the best of the bunch recently came together to show off their skills in an international competition. Held in Chester, England, the World Town Crier Tournament took place late last month with 25 competitors from eight nations. While town
9 Engaging, Uplifting Podcasts That Deserve a Spot on Your Playlist
You’ve finished your morning Nice News read but are still craving some uplifting, thought-provoking media — might we suggest turning to a podcast next? We’re big fans of the medium (so much so that we released a season of our own podcast last year!) and love how these audio shows can inform, inspire, and entertain
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This 13-Year-Old Was Just Named “America’s Top Young Scientist”: Her Invention Could Help Save Our Oceans
A 13-year-old has earned the distinction of being “America’s top young scientist” for 2026, taking first place in 3M’s prestigious Young Scientist Challenge. Raji Doshi, an eighth grader from Farmington, Connecticut, won the contest with an algae-based invention that could help save marine ecosystems. She and nine other finalists aged 11-14 created their prototypes over
Fastest 9-Year-Old Girl to Run 5K Aims to Beat Her Personal Record: “I Love Chasing New Goals”
A British child who became the fastest 9-year-old girl to run a 5K earlier this year has her sights set on beating her personal record — tomorrow. Lily Janmohamed, now 10, is on track to beat her previous time of 19 minutes, 45 seconds at the Battersea Park Run in London. She became the fastest
Shh! Finland Is Hosting the “World’s Quietest Festival” in a National Park
Welcome to “Quietchella,” where wind, moss, and moths are the headliners, good old-fashioned peace and quiet are the supporting acts, and tickets are open to anyone ready to slow down and leave no trace. The inaugural festival in Finland, officially called Hiljaa Fest (translating to “Quietly Fest”), opened Saturday in Valkmusa National Park, about a
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Good Morning From Mars: NASA Rover Gives Unprecedented Look at Martian Dawn
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to wake up on Mars, you’re in luck. NASA’s Curiosity rover recently snapped pics of dawn on the red planet, showing us the beauty of the morning light roughly 140 million miles away and offering scientists a deeper look at Mars’ wind-carved cliffs. The resulting panoramic
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12 of Our Favorite Images From the 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition
For over 60 years, London’s Natural History Museum has put out an annual call to photographers across the globe to submit wildlife images that capture the beauty and complexity of nature. The winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition — which awards prizes in nearly two dozen categories — are then invited to
We Paid College Students About $5 a Night to Sleep at Least 7 Hours — And Their Grades Quickly Improved
Paying college students about $5 a night to sleep seven hours got them a quarter more nights of adequate sleep — and better grades.
Photographer Has Visited 36 Countries Capturing Destinations That “Others Might Overlook”
When you picture Nevada in your mind, you likely conjure the bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip. Kohki Yamaguchi thinks of starry skies and donkeys. The Tokyo-based photographer, 32, has explored 36 countries, snapping breathtaking photos of unpictured places — the spots he loves that don’t typically make it into the tourist guides. His
