Microplastics, as its name suggests, are tiny pieces of plastic. As such, they can be found EVERYWHERE. Even fruits and vegetables are not out of microplastic’s reach.

Microplastics, as its name suggests, are tiny pieces of plastic. As such, they can be found EVERYWHERE. Even fruits and vegetables are not out of microplastic’s reach.
During these isolating times, outdoor areas can offer a safe space to explore while practicing social distancing and taking proper safety precautions. Skim the article and choose two locations to learn more about.
Read the article to learn more about how Plymouth Colony came to be and what life was like for the Pilgrims who made the journey from Europe.
Writer, anthropologist, and life of the party, Zora Neale Hurston, was a key figure of the Harlem Renaissance. Read this “retrobituary” to learn about her life and death.
Young people are largely unrepresented in policymaking, but some countries and organizations are looking to change that.
Read about the story behind one of the most banned books for children.
With the advent of more “personalized” ad experiences and the increasing value of personal data, companies have dirty tricks up their sleeves to manipulate users.
Gender, age, and socioeconomic status play a part in how well someone performs in school. Read about the complicated and layered issue “redshirting” could help solve.
Read this in-depth article about the Tulsa Massacre.
Don’t let this optical illusion fool you. You won’t need to press play when you see this skyline illusion.
Read about different kinds of activism.
Scientists don’t understand exactly how rogue waves form, but they predict these types of waves will only get bigger.
Read one author’s take on our “age of fear” and the rise of the zombie.
Read about Alok Vaid-Menon’s thoughts about gender and gender deconstruction.
Space trash is another manmade pollutant humans must address before it is too late. Read about one company’s efforts.
The Battle of Yorktown was a victory for American forces, but not everyone was celebrating.
Read about how one choir director set immigrant poetry to music, with the proceeds benefitting charity.
Read about the history of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day traditions for Black Americans.
The luxury shopping experience is moving from intimate boutique to widely available livestreams.
Many times, it is not the natural world mimicking the manmade world, but rather the other way around. Read about how mantis shrimp are inspiring new photography technology.