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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

Science / 3 min. read

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

Environment / 3 min. read

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

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We Paid College Students About $5 a Night to Sleep at Least 7 Hours — And Their Grades Quickly Improved

Health / 5 min. read

Paying college students about $5 a night to sleep seven hours got them a quarter more nights of adequate sleep — and better grades.

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Photographer Has Visited 36 Countries Capturing Destinations That “Others Might Overlook”

Culture / 3 min. read

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

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Gen Z Nonprofit Aims to Give Away Free Permanent Housing on a Lottery Basis — to Anyone Interested

Exclusive, Humanity / 4 min. read

Nearly half of U.S. renters and a quarter of homeowners were housing cost-burdened in 2024, meaning they spent more than 30% of their income on housing. Hundreds of thousands of others can afford no home at all. Where can change come from? The question is one of the most complex and pressing of our time,

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Meet the Chicago Marathon’s Famous Fundraising Nun, Plus 7 More Inspiring Runners in Marathon History

Exclusive, Sports / 5 min. read

There’s a clear hierarchy of duties in Sister Stephanie Baliga’s line of work. As a Catholic nun, the 38-year-old told Nice News her “No. 1 job is to pray.” Where and how she puts in the hours, though, can vary. “Running is sometimes still the most silent, quiet time I can get away from everything

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3 Ways Empowerment Starts at Home — For My Daughter and Girls Everywhere

Humanity / 5 min. read

I have three sons and was really coming into my own as a boy mom when I became pregnant with our fourth child several years ago. My husband, Reza, and I wanted to be surprised, so we didn’t want to know the gender until the moment they were born. It was a girl!

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Giant Tortoise Jonathan Is 194: How the World’s Oldest Land Animal Could Help Unlock the Secrets of Longevity

Science / 3 min. read

Jonathan the giant tortoise, famed for his exceptional longevity, was named one of Guinness World Records’ “ICONS” this year at age 194 — and he might just hold the same esteem in scientists’ eyes. The oldest-living land animal, Jonathan is believed to have hatched in 1832, making him a contemporary of Charles Darwin, Emily Dickinson,

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This Professional Orchestra Only Uses Vegetables as Its Instruments: Listen to Its Newest Song

Culture / 2 min. read

Many impressive instruments have filled London’s famed Abbey Road Studios with sound over the decades, like David Gilmour’s Fender Stratocaster and Paul McCartney’s Hofner bass. But one group’s music makers may be among the most innovative — and certainly the quirkiest. The London Vegetable Orchestra uses hand-crafted vegetables as its instruments, and recently recorded a new

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