Animator Steven Hunter is proud to be a part of Pixar’s first film containing an LGBTQ protagonist.
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Florida middle schoolers win big for inventing device to stop flash floods
Two 6th graders from Florida won their school $100,000 by developing a piece of technology that will help prevent flash floods.
Surprising stories of animal intelligence
House cats, rats, and pigs—oh my! These creatures are way smarter than you think.
John Lewis, lion of civil rights and Congress, dies at 80
Recently deceased, Congressman John Lewis was a true American hero. We remember his sacrifices and accomplishments as a civil rights activist.
At 16, Coco Gauff’s voice is already as strong as her serve
Coco Gauff—the youngest player ranked in the top 100 by the Women’s Tennis Association—says we are all responsible for the fight against racism.
Kent State Shootings: A Timeline of the Tragedy
Students protesting the Vietnam War at Kent State in 1970 were met with violence from the National Guard. Parallels can be made between what happened then and what is happening around the U.S. now. Who ultimately has the power in these situations—and should they?
Old times not forgotten: Mississippi furls rebel-themed flag
Mississippi officials have finally agreed to retire their state flag containing racist symbolism.
“We got you:” How four teen surfers rescued drowning swimmers from a rip current
Four teen surfers rescue two swimmers fearing for their lives.
How one journalist risked her life to hold murderers accountable
Journalist Ida B. Wells was as civil rights activist during the late 1800’s. Her tireless struggle for justice helped spark the movement for equal rights.
Quiz: What YA mythological tale should you read next?
Reading books about heroic characters from other worlds can be a nice distraction during the pandemic. Take the short quiz to find a mythological recommendation tailored to your taste.
Watch: Quarantined Italians are singing their hearts out. It’s beautiful.
Italians sing to each other, offering camaraderie and solace during these difficult times.
Can animals be deceptive?
Scientists consider whether animals are intentionally deceptive based on how they interact with other animals.
Scientists Think They Know What Causes Trypophobia
Trypophobia describes the fear of clusters of holes. While it’s not officially recognized, many are convinced they have it.
Montgomery elected its first black mayor in 200 years. This is why it matters
Residents of Montgomery, Alabama elected the first black mayor in 200 years. Read about why it’s so important.
Elephants Have a Special Alarm Sound: ‘Humans! Run!’
Elephants have their own languages, and scientists are learning to discern what their different sounds mean.
Fairy Tales Are Over 6,000 Years Old
Researchers have tracked fairy tales back thousands of years.
The oceans are taking a beating under climate change, U.N. report warns
Our planet’s oceans and ice face trouble due to climate change.
On YouTube, people with disabilities create content to show and normalize their experiences
People with disabilities create content on YouTube to show and normalize their life experiences.
Bees ‘get’ addition and subtraction, new study suggests
New study reveals that bees can add and subtract—just don’t ask them to do your homework!
Facing Your Fear
Ava Norman describes how she overcame her greatest fear by embracing it.