While Tim Bannon isn’t that into athletics, he won’t let anything—including his disability—get in the way of him doing exactly what he wants to do.
Author Archives: Jessica Volkening-Hayes
My invention that made peace with lions
Listen to Richard Turere—a young inventor who saved his Maasai community by effectively scaring away lions.
How rural areas like Florida’s Panhandle can become more hurricane-ready
With hurricane season well under way, communities proactively plan in hopes of minimizing damage.
Loch Ness monster could be a giant eel, say scientists
While scientists don’t believe there is a giant monster hiding out in Loch Ness, they are considering what creatures could live there based on DNA testing.
From pacifist to spy: WWII’s surprising secret agent
Noor Inayat Khan turned spy to help the Allied forces fighting the Nazis during WWII.
Scientists work out way to make Mars surface fit for farming
Scientists develop high-tech aerogel sheets that could help future farming on Mars.
Goats can distinguish emotions from each other’s calls—study
Scientists have found that goats are able to distinguish emotions from each other’s calls.
Majority of men in Middle East survey believe a woman’s place is in the home
Some people in parts of the Middle East and northern Africa reject the idea of women having power.
What Is a Stereotype?
Groups of people can often be stereotyped, but what does that really mean and how does is affect us?
The “Dangers” of Artificial Intelligence
Our world demands more and more from technology, but could it ultimately be dangerous? Watch the video and decide for yourself.
Thousands Left Homeless in Bangladeshi Capital after Fire Burns Hundreds of Shanties
Thousands of citizens living in poverty are left homeless after a fire burns hundreds of shanties in Bangladesh.
Video Games are a ‘great equalizer’ for people with disabilities
People with disabilities often feel empowered when playing video games.
Phobias and Irrational Fears
While everyone experiences fears, some have a particularly hard time dealing with them. Skim the text to find out why, as well as ways to overcome those that are most interesting to you.
An 11-year-old’s response to the El Paso shooting: One act of kindness for each victim
An eleven-year-old sees an opportunity to inspire to acts of kindness following the recent El Paso shooting.
Protests in Hong Kong Continue, Remain Peaceful Throughout the Weekend
Protests in Hong Kong continue into the 11th straight week. Read the latest on their development.
The Marvelous, Misunderstood Life of Common Spiders
They’re helpful creatures that mostly keep to themselves, but spiders still inspire terror in many people.
Walking in Their Shoes: A Venezuelan Expat’s Humanitarian Feat
Martha Convers rallies to send thousands of shoes to poverty-stricken children in Venezuela.
Hong Kong’s huge protests, explained
Watch this video to understand where the tensions between Hong Kong and mainland China stem from and why people continue to protest.
This Georgetown sophomore wants to change how we view and talk about disabilities
Anna Landre explains how the narratives surrounding disabled people need to change and shares her own story.
Alaska Native Girl Leads Animated Kids TV Show in US First
PBS has debuted the nation’s first-ever children’s series featuring indigenous leads. Finally, Alaskan natives are able to see themselves through the character “Molly of Denali.”