As we near the official end of astronomical winter, and by extension, the end of our ability to use the "I'm too cozy to work out" excuse, some motivation to move is in order. It's common knowledge that exercising regularlyis one of the best choices you can make for your health, so here are 10 tips to help you get going. They include using the SMART method of goal setting and putting "temptation bundling" into practice. — the Nice News team
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Why You Should Plant Wildflowers This Spring (and How to Do It)
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"Bloom where you are planted" is a beautiful sentiment, meant to encourage people to make the most of their situation — but why not take it more literally? With the spring equinox arriving March 20, now is the perfect time to turn a drab patch of lawn into a vibrant garden of wildflowers. You don't have to have a green thumb to make it happen. These pretty plants are fairly low-maintenance to grow and even less cumbersome to maintain. And there's science-backed evidence that adding colorful flowers to your life can lead to more joy: One study found that looking at certain buds for just three minutes yielded strong, positive impacts on participants' well-being. Click below to learn more about the benefits and get tips for creating your own wildflower garden.
Spring is a time for renewal and refreshment, and that includes your wardrobe. Once you've done your spring cleaning and donated all the clothes you no longer wear or need, turn to Quince to restock your closet and get ready for the season ahead. From flowy cotton and linen pieces (for men and women) to light sweaters that make for perfect layering and statement pieces that add a pop of color to your wardrobe, Quince has you covered. The best part? It all comes at an affordable price and from a brand that cares about sustainability.
Baby Polar Bears Emerge From Arctic Den in First-of-Its-Kind Footage
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A baby's first outing in the world is quite the milestone — and in the case of polar bears, it's a major scientific feat to capture that milestone. With the help of satellite tracking collars and remote cameras,researchers documented polar bear cubs emerging from their den in Svalbard, Norway, for the first time, per a study published Feb. 27 (aka International Polar Bear Day). The young animals proceeded to meet up with mom and slip and slide around the snow. Baby polar bears spend their first few months in the den, snuggling with their mother, getting stronger, and growing fur. Those dens are in very frigid, remote locations, which is why the new footage is so exceptional. "It's a pretty special thing to see polar bear cubs emerge into this vast, white landscape that appears so inhospitable," lead study author Louise Archer told Live Science. She added: "Watching them sliding, tumbling, and even climbing up on their mother was truly remarkable." The adorable footage is also a boon for polar bear protection initiatives. "This study provides a rare glimpse into one of the most vulnerable and critical periods in a polar bear's life, offering insights that can help guide our collective conservation efforts," co-author Megan Owen added in a statement. Watch a clip of the baby bears.
Humanity
Struggling to Make Decisions? It Might Be a Sign of FOBO
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You've likely made an impulsive decision based on FOMO, the fear of missing out. But there's another, lesser-known (and similar-sounding) acronym that might actually be holding you back from making decisions when you need to: FOBO, which stands for the fear of a better option. As the name implies, the term refers to the unsettling feeling of wondering if other potential options might be better than what's in front of you, thus making it difficult to decide on something — whether you're house hunting, job searching, dating, or simply looking for a show to watch on TV. Patrick McGinnis, who coined both FOBO and FOMO, explained to HuffPost that the former "specifically refers to decisions where there are perfectly acceptable options in front of us, yet we struggle to choose just one." Or as life coach and entrepreneur Tomas Svitorka put it, "FOBO thrives on the question: 'What if there's something even better out there?'" Sure, vacillating between options could be your intuition talking, and it's important to give weight to pros and cons. But if FOBO is a pattern rather than an exception, Svitorka suggests remembering that few decisions are permanent: "You might be surprised how often you can course-correct," he said. Another option? Flip a coin and notice your reaction to the outcome; that might help you see your true preference. Get more advice to counteract FOBO.
Science
Blooming This Summer: A New Garden to Plant Climate Awareness
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Looking at headlines of the climate crisis, it can be all too easy to feel like there's nothing we can do to make a difference. But London's Kew Gardens is here to help change that. The team at the U.K. landmark is opening a new permanent garden that will offer a tangible (and beautiful) example of how to tackle climate changewith nature. The Carbon Garden, debuting in July, draws on research to show why carbon is vital to life on Earth through intentional displays such as a dry garden and fungi-inspired pavilion. It will also include climate-resilient trees, drought-resistant plants, and wildflower meadows, all to highlight how plants and fungi act as "our natural allies in climate repair," per a press release. Richard Wilford, who is designing the Carbon Garden, explained that it presents a "unique opportunity to showcase our ongoing research, combining scientific insight with thoughtful design and beautiful planting." He added: "We hope the Carbon Garden inspires visitors to act and join us in shaping a more sustainable, resilient future for life on our planet." See more renderings of what it might look like when complete.
Sunday Selections
Deep Dives
A chef spent 100 days traveling across India, and everything he learned is now on the table at his Michelin-starred Houston restaurant
Prone to blowing up or breaking down? Read "the expert guide" to taking charge of your emotions
Self-help is a mega industry in the U.S., and there's no shortage of books about improving our minds and bodies. Health and science journalist Nicole Karlis offers a slightly different take on the topic, positing that helping others is one of the greatest forms of self-care we can practice. Through a blend of interviews and scientific research, she explores the benefits of cultivating a "culture of care" — including boosting mental and physical well-being, fostering resilience, and creating connection across divides. It hits shelves Tuesday, but you can pre-order today.
This inspiring film tells the true story of Roya Mahboob (played by Nikohl Boosheri), the founder of a pioneering, all-girls robotics team in Afghanistan. Under her guidance, the team sets out to show off their skills in Washington, D.C., in 2019 and must overcome hurdle after hurdle to get there. Obstacles are nothing new for the four members of the Afghan Dreamers, though: They live under threat of the Taliban, which sees educating young women as a form of rebellion. You can catch the movie in theaters now.
This Week in History
Albert Einstein Is Born
March 14, 1879
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Long before he revolutionized the field of physics, Albert Einstein was an independent young boy who could entertain himself for hours. Born to middle class German-Jewish parents, he enjoyed learning math and received mostly good grades as a child (contrary to popular lore). But by the time he'd graduated college, the trappings of traditional schooling — i.e. tests and lectures — had left such a distaste in his mouth that he was put off of science for an entire year, according to the American Museum of Natural History. As we all know, he soon found his way back. Learn more lesser-known facts about one of the world's most famous scientists.
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