Simon Wheatcroft didn’t let a degenerative eye disease get in the way of achieving what seemed to others like an impossible endurance task of running a 100-mile race!
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Great Monarch Butterfly Migration Mystery Solved
Find out how the Monarch butterfly flies 5,000km in just two months using their internal “GPS”.
Around the world…the hard way…
From city life to circumnavigating the world, a husband-and-wife team show that almost anything is possible when you put your mind to it.
Your Warped Perception of Time
What could a sea bass have to do with our perception of time? Check out this short BrainCraft video to find out!
Believe
Loosing his eyesight at age 2 did not dampen the spirit and determination of Tommy Carroll. His strong self-belief surpassed his blindness and he went on to meet his skateboard hero.
New Study Reveals How Consumers React to ‘The Store of the Future’
Just how happy are we with the use of technology to aid our shopping experiences in-store? Are we comfortable with virtual help in the dressing room?
How Deep is Too Deep to Dive?
Being aware that there is a potential risk of getting into difficulties and knowing what to do when things go wrong could save a diver’s life.
The 10 Most Generous Nations in the World
Which countries rank as the top ten most generous when it comes to donating to charitable causes?
Is it more difficult for vegans to push themselves to physical extremes?
How might a vegan’s eating habits affect muscle and bone strength? Find out what some famous sporting vegans have to say on the subject.
Not Just Millennials: Consumers Want Experiences, Not Things
Today’s consumers prefer to spend money on experiences rather than material things.
Clare Students on Top of the World after Claiming NASA Prize with Radical Idea
Four Irish students from a school in Co. Clare beat 4,000 other students from around the world to scoop the NASA prize at the International Space Development Conference in Puerto Rico.
We See Colors Differently Based On Season
Yellow is yellow, right? Apparently not! As each season changes the colors in our natural environment, how we identify colors also changes.
Why Do Some Birds Lay Blue Eggs?
Read what scientists have deciphered about why some eggs have a blue color.
Just How Big Is the Ocean?
The ocean covers 71 percent of the Earth’s surface. What lies beneath this vast space? How important is the ocean to human life, and how might our day-to-day life be impacting the condition of the ocean?
All Systems Go for NASA’s Mission to Jupiter Moon Europa
In the 1990s NASA sent Galileo to Jupiter and as a result believe strongly that there is an ocean beneath the frozen crust of Jupiter’s moon Europa. Another mission is planned for the 2020s to discover more about Europa’s potential to host life.
A History Of Loyalty Programs, And How They Have Changed
When did the first loyalty programs come about? You might be surprised by the answer. Learn about the early beginnings of loyalty programs and how the system has evolved from copper tokens to mobile apps.
Henry Worsley, a British Adventurer Trying to Cross Antarctica, Dies at 55
Walking in Ernest Shackleton’s footsteps, Henry Worsley’s expedition involved crossing 900 miles of the Antarctic on foot without assistance or support.
Oseola McCarty
In 1995, Oseola McCarty donated $150,000, the majority of her life savings, to The University of Southern Mississippi. The donation made a huge impact on the lives of the African-American students from southern Mississippi who received scholarships to study at the University.
Stereotypes Can Fuel Teen Misbehavior
Teenagers can be branded with many stereotypical labels. Is stereotyping harmless or could it have an affect on behavior?
The Curiosity of Animal Camouflage
Select the video How Do Animals Change Color? to find out how different animals change color and the reasons for their cunning and clever change of coat.