- The joy of seeing someone’s sight restored
Daily Edition • February 21, 2026 SUPPORTED BY Did you know that more than 43 million people around the world are blind? And that the grand majority — 80% — of those cases are treatable or preventable? Nice News’ latest Cause of the Season, the Cure Blindness Project, is addressing this issue head on. Last year, the organization completed more than 300,000 sight-restoring surgeries, and that’s just a slice of what they do. Click here to donate, and read on for more information on the…Read more
- Solar panels last longer than we thought
Daily Edition • February 4, 2026 SUPPORTED BY You’ve heard of a bird’s-eye view, but what about a bear’s-eye view? Twelve grizzly bears living on Alaska’s North Slope have been outfitted with collar cameras so that scientists can see what they get up to. The short recordings show the mammals playing, swimming, hunting, and foraging for berries — all valuable insights into one of the most remote grizzly populations in the world, per the Associated Press. See some snapshots from the cameras....
- Potato palooza
Daily Edition • February 3, 2026 SUPPORTED BY In November, we shared the news that the Farmers’ Almanac was closing its doors after more than 200 years in print circulation. And now, we’re happy to amend that report: The storied weather prediction brand is not shutting down after all, but is making some big changes to bring the almanac into the modern age. It’s been acquired by Unofficial Networks, a skiing and outdoor sports site, which means the Farmers’ Almanac will move from Maine to New...
- Shifting toward happiness
Daily Edition • February 2, 2026 SUPPORTED BY It’s Groundhog Day! Last year, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow (portending more winter), so given the recent snowstorm, we’re hoping 2026 isn’t a repeat. If you’re up early — before 7:30 EST — you can watch Phil emerge and make his prediction. Sleepyheads and West Coasters: That same link will take you to the results. Must Reads If you missed yesterday’s Grammys, here’s who took home awards Dudes, listen up! Five things urologists wish you knew...