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Author Archives: Mikki Gibson
Celebrating Wildflowers
Wildflowers aren’t just pretty to look at—they serve crucial roles in our environment.
Ebola vaccine gives 100% protection, study finds
Only a few short years ago, the ebola virus devastated areas of West Africa and terrified the world. Thanks to diligent research, though, it no longer threatens lives.
Arctic 2.0: What Happens After All the Ice Goes?
As global climate change increases temperatures at the poles, researchers consider the likely effects of all that extra liquid water.
American Indian Boarding Schools Haunt Many
As the United States government took over the West, a concerted effort to “kill the Indian” through education developed. Hear the stories of Native Americans forcibly separated from their culture.
Real Landscapes of the Great Flood Myths
A geologist explores the intersection between his own field and myths around the world.
Robert Frost’s Commonly Misinterpreted “The Road Not Taken”
Give a popular poem a more careful reading and learn about the decision it may have driven Frost’s good friend to make.
Marriage and Family in Shakespeare’s England
Read this article and view resources from Shakespeare’s time to learn how marriage customs then were similar to and different from those we observe in the 21st century.
Breaking the Silence
A child with selective mutism may speak normally at home but feel unable to speak in other situations.
The 10 Smartest Animals
Find out how humans compare with the brightest members of the animal kingdom.
Dunsinane: An Interview with the Playwright
Read about a recent sequel to Macbeth, based not only on Shakespeare’s tragedy but also on the historical record.
Social Media Sparked, Accelerated Egypt’s Revolutionary Fire
Twenty-first century revolutionaries have a powerful tool not available to previous generations. Read about how technology aided the Arab Spring.
The Gambler’s Fallacy
This short video, part of a critical thinking series, discusses how we misinterpret patterns and the problems that can result from that error.
Historic Brandeis Opinion in ‘Whitney v. California’
Learn about how a Supreme Court case nearly a century ago has influenced our approach to the freedom of speech.
Rick Riordan: Mythology for middle school
In this short video, the author of novels based in Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and Norse mythologies discusses why mythology and middle school are a perfect fit.
Survivor of Stalin’s prison camps runs first museum that looks at history of Russia’s Gulags
Although it resulted in more loss of life than the Nazi concentration camps, the Soviet Gulag system is less well known. One survivor has spent his life working to change that.
Johnstown Dam Tragedy
The worst man-made disaster in the United States before the September 11th, 2001, attacks occurred in Pennsylvania in 1889. Learn about the causes and effects of this calamity.
It’s Time for a Conversation
Humans are only just beginning to understand the genius of our cetacean cousins. What might we learn if we unravel how to communicate with dolphins?
Introvert Teens Can Make Effective Leaders
If you’re not very outgoing, it may seem hard to make your voice heard. But quiet, thoughtful teens have a lot to offer.
10 Ways Shakespeare Changed the Way You Talk
Learn about a few of the ways in which you quote Shakespeare every day, without even knowing it!