The Civil Rights Act was passed in 1964 because thousands of ordinary people bravely protested for equal rights. This report tells the story of one woman who took a stand in her hometown.
Author Archives: Anita Hacker
Why Are We Addicted To Extreme Sports?
This video explains the relationship between the risk/reward sections of the brain, how dopamine factors into people wanting to take outrageous risks, and the benefits of taking risks every day.
Remembering Tiananmen Square in a new age of censorship
With the 30th anniversary of the Chinese Tiananmen Square protest and massacre approaching, photojournalist Liu Heung Shing reflects on his experiences documenting the events as they unfolded.
How Parents Influence Kids’ Gender Roles
How were you raised? Does it affect who you are now? Watch this short video to see how culture affects gender roles.
11 scientific reasons you should be spending more time outside
This article lists eight advantages, including benefits for your health and mental well-being, of spending time in nature.
The children trapped by Albania’s blood feuds
This article details the life of people in Albania impacted by generations-long “blood feuds.”
Biomimicry: technology inspired by nature
This article provides examples of past, present, and future technology inspired by nature.
Smartphones may serve as digital security blankets
Researchers from the University of California, Irvine, found that access to smartphones distracts people from negative situations and also serves as social support.
Total Failure: The Mountain That Got Away
Professional cimber Emily Harrington talks about the trip that taught her that it is okay to fail.
Why figuring out what’s behind a big gender paradox won’t be easy
Science reporter Cathleen O’Grady explains the gender-equality paradox and and why drawing any conclusions from the research on it is tricky.
Grand Canyon Stunts Over the Years
Read about the death-defying spectacles performed by thrill seekers in and around the popular national park throughout history.
Why the North Pond Hermit Hid from People for 27 Years
Author Michael Finkel explains what drew him to the man he wrote about in his book The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit.
Colombian Duque’s bid to change peace deal rattles sabers, but war unlikely
More than two years after a peace accord was signed in Colombia, the country continues to dispute its provisions.
Australia targets big business with world’s 2nd anti-slavery law
A 2018 law requires that companies in Australia disclose how they prevent modern-day slavery, but some citizens question its effectiveness.
He’s Supposed to Marry a Japanese Princess. Just Don’t Call Him Her Fiancé.
Princess Mako of Japan and her fiance endure pressure from her royal family, but defy expectations.
Girl Scouts Take on Cyber Security
Girl Scouts earning cybersecurity badges are not only preparing to combat modern threats, they may help decrease the inequality in STEM fields.
Is There Any Point to Protesting?
Weaving in examples throughout history, columnist Nathan Heller argues that even when marches and protests are ineffective, they are still important.
How 19th-Century Women Used Department Stores to Gain Their Freedom
In the 1870s, the creation of deparatment stores gave women a socially acceptably way to leave the home, both as shoppers and as part of the workforce.
From A Risky Spacewalk To The Top of Mount Everest
Retired astronaut Scott Parazynski reflects on his life’s adventures.
The Taliban Couldn’t Quash This Pakistani Squash Champ
Growing up in a dangerous region of Pakistan, Maria Toorpakai found a way to pursue her goals.