Click this link to read an interview with a neuroscientist who believes the next great innovation will not be a technological advancement but a shift in the way we see or perceive things.
Author Archives: Chandler Gifford
9/11 to today: Ways we have changed
How have the United States and the world changed in response to the terrorist attacks of 9/11?
Destruction of nature as dangerous as climate change, scientists warn
This article explains how the exploitation of the natural world leads to habitat loss for animals and suggests that the resulting decline of biodiversity is a threat to all life on Earth.
Having A Best Friend In Your Teenage Years Could Benefit You For Life
How important to our well-being are our relationships with others? Read to learn about a 2017 study that suggests there are benefits to having close friendships as a teenager.
The wind in my hair: one Iranian woman’s courageous struggle against being forced to wear the hijab
Activist Masih Alinejad has protested against wearing a hijab since she was a child. Click this link to learn about her online campaign to encourage Iranian women to resist the law that requires them to cover their hair in public.
Will Venezuela’s President Use the Mysterious Drone Attack to Seize More Power?
In August 2018, Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro survived an assassination attempt carried out by explosive drones. Some experts believe the incident will allow him to tighten the already powerful grip he has on his country.
Doctors hope for blindness cure after restoring patients’ sight
Scientists have developed a new treatment for a common cause of blindness. Could it be a breakthrough for preventing vision loss? Click here to learn more.
How space can change the human body
Did you know that astronauts actually grow taller while they’re in orbit? This article examines the ways the human body responds to life in space.
Being outside can improve memory, fight depression, and lower blood pressure — here are 12 science-backed reasons to spend more time outdoors
Need a reason to get outside? Here are 12 benefits of spending time in nature.
These Twins, One Black and One White, Will Make You Rethink Race
Is the concept of race really nothing more than an invention of the human mind? This article about twins with different skin colors suggests that it is.
Teaching Gandhi’s Nonviolent Principles in a Violent Time
In this interview, a youth educator at the Gandhi Institute describes how her organization applies a philosophy of principled nonviolence to its work with conflict resolution in schools.
Are Dictators on the Way Out or the Way Up?
Have elections, uprisings, and political protests across the globe led to a decline in authoritarian goverments in recent years? This article takes a look at worldwide trends and examines what happens when dictators are removed from power.
This Exhibition Will Help You Make Sense of Your Senses
Read to learn about an exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History in New York that features interactive galleries which help visitors explore and challenge what they know about their sensory perceptions.
‘Leaning Into the Wind’ shows that, more than ever, Andy Goldsworthy is one with nature
Thomas Riedelsheimer, director of the film “Rivers and Tides,” has teamed up with artist Andy Goldsworthy for a new documentary called “Leaning Into the Wind.” Read this review to learn more.
Florida marks milestone in Everglades python control program
In May 2018, a group of hunters collected their 1,000th python in a Florida program designed to control populations of the invasive snakes in the Everglades.
Is Social Connection the Best Path to Happiness?
Click this link to learn about a recent study that suggests connecting with others can make people happier.
Why Hawaii’s Newest Eruption Makes Volcanologists Nervous
The eruption of Kilauea volcano has caused many Hawaiians to evacuate their homes. This article explains why experts are concerned about the slow-developing nature of this disaster and its potential to displace communities for an extended period of time.
‘Seven Good Years’ Between The Birth Of A Son, Death Of A Father
In this interview, author Etgar Keret explains how giving ice cream to a crying child showed him the value of living in the moment.
Fortified but Still in Peril, New Orleans Braces for Its Future
In the years since Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans has rebuilt and improved its system for protecting against flooding. Will the city’s defenses hold up in the event of another powerful storm?
Humans have more than 5 senses
In what ways do we perceive the world beyond our basic senses of sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell? Click this link to learn about some lesser-known senses, including equilibrioception, the sense that helps us keep our balance.