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Author Archives: Daniella Navarro
Augmented Reality Recreates A New York City Not Seen for Centuries
Tourists of Governor’s Island can now travel back in time to the 17th century as a colonist with their own storyline and cast of characters thanks to augmented reality.
Why People With Disabilities Want Bans On Plastic Straws To Be More Flexible
While few could argue that we should be dumping more plastic waste into the ocean, the author of this article brings up critical points to consider when discussing plastic straw bans.
How Misty Copeland is empowering at-risk youth through dance
For Misty Copeland and MindLeaps, dancing provides more than physical benefits. Dancing can cause changes in a child’s mindset that can change their lives for the better.
These Women Stepped In to Fill a WWII Pilot Shortage
More than 1,000 women earned their military pilot wings during WWII. Watch the video to learn more about Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs).
How worried should you be about artificial intelligence?
View the infographic to gauge the danger-level and likelihood of potential AI scenarios.
In 100 Years, This Forest Will Be Turned Into Secret Books By Your Favorite Writers
In almost 100 years, books by current and future authors will be given a voice through the Future Library.
The Kepler Space Telescope is About to Run Out of Fuel
The Kepler Space Telescope is facing retirement, but its nine year life has given humans amazing discoveries of Earth-like planets.
The Tragic Roots of America’s Favorite Cherry
Ah Bing is responsible for cultivating America’s most produced variety of cherry, but racism and the Chinese Exclusionary Act prevented him from reaping the benefits of his creation.
Ten Days in a Madhouse: The Woman Who Got Herself Committed
Nellie Bly risked injury and insanity to report on the horrible conditions of mental institutions in the late 1880s. Her undercover investigation led to public awareness and reform
People Are Paying Insane Amounts of Real Money for “Virtual Real Estate”
Would you buy a virtual plot of land if it cost more than a plot of land in the real world? Read about the booming virtual real estate market.
The Wood Wide Web: How trees secretly talk to and share with each other
Humans talk, trade, and wage war with each other constantly. Surprisingly, trees may be more like humans than we think.
The Race to Save the World’s Disappearing Languages
Wikitongues aims to stop the loss of languages worldwide with its network of volunteers who film native speakers of dying languages.
Emily Dickinson Was Fiercer Than You Think
Emily Dickinson is as much myth as she is person. Watch the trailer for a movie that shows her to be a spirited rebel instead of a shy recluse. However, the truth of her character may be found somewhere in the middle.
Langston Hughes’ Collection of Harlem Rent Party Advertisements
Due to high rental rates and low salaries in the 1920s through the 1950s, black tenants in Harlem threw rent parties to help pay their rent. Langston Hughes collected cards advertising such events.
Phantom Islands – A Sonic Atlas
Phantom islands are islands which were thought to exist at one point in time. Explore a sonic atlas of some of history’s most well-known phantom islands.
Everest is becoming a conveyor belt of hikers who pay $25,000 to do the climb — these images reveal what the trek really looks like
You don’t have to conquer Everest to enjoy nature. In fact, Everest may not be all it’s cracked up to be.
Biblioburro: The amazing donkey libraries of Colombia
“A man, two donkeys, and precious cargo.” This is how many would describe Luis Soriano and his traveling donkey library.
Revolutionary Moments in Law Enforcement
Robin Washington draws parallels between modern protests and pre-Revolutionary War civil disobedience. Is de-escalation the answer?
The breathtaking courage of Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman was an escaped slave, a successful conductor in the Underground Railroad, a spy, and much more. Watch the video to learn more about the incredible life of an inspiration.