Jacob Riis brought the darkness of New York City’s tenement housing into light with his photos. This forced America to confront the brutal conditions that impoverished people faced.
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What Is Sonic Seasoning? Listening To Music Can Actually Change How Your Coffee Tastes
Different sounds can impact your perception of different taste. See how “sonic seasoning” works by reading the article and trying it yourself.
Healing the Ocean with a Garden of Coral
Ken Nedimyer farms coral that is then replanted into reefs in an attempt to save dying aquatic ecosystems.
What makes a hero?
Heroes can’t be described using an exact science, but many heroes share personality traits outlined in the article.
El Sueno: An Americano Project
Tom Kiefer, a former Border Patrol janitor, collected items confiscated from people trying to cross the Mexico-United States border. Look through the photos in the article to see the personal belongings of those who embarked on this dangerous journey.
How Much Food Do We Waste? Probably More Than You Think
Food waste is a global problem that plagues producers and consumers. Read about the causes and harmful effects.
A Conversation With Native Americans on Race
Only when we listen to a racial perspective different than ours can we deepen our understanding of others’ experiences. Watch as Native Americans share their views and struggles pertaining to their race.
Exoplanet Travel Bureau
Explore artistic impressions of the surface of three exoplanets discovered by NASA’s telescopes.
‘The Blood of Lynching Victims Is in This Soil.’
The Emancipation Proclamation may have freed slaves, but many former slaves and their descendants still faced hatred and brutality in the form of lynching. Read how one museum aims to preserve the memory of these victims.
The Real Birth of American Democracy
When American democracy was still in its infancy, it was put to the test when George Washington stepped down as president. Read about how this ultimately strengthened the nation.
Why Dogs Have Floppy Ears: An Animated Tale
How did dogs likely get their floppy ears? Watch the video to see how animals and their ears were tamed.
Two amputations a week: the cost of working in a US meat plant
Despite increased training and safety measures, serious injuries for US meat plant workers is not a thing of the past. This article details the dangers workers face while on the job.
Why Your Brain Sometimes Hears Sounds That Don’t Exist
Your brain can trick you into hearing things that aren’t there in a phenomenon called “aural illusions.” Watch the video to test your brain and ears.
New Study Says We Could Be Alone in the Universe
Are humans the only intelligent lifeforms in the universe or have aliens remained undiscovered due to limited data sets? This article presents both sides of a question that many find impossible to answer: Are we alone?
The Dawn of the Singularity
Look at the infographic to see a timeline of Ray Kurzweil’s predictions for the future of mankind and technology.
How Pixar’s ‘Wall-E’ Predicts the Future
WALL-E, a Pixar animated film, provides a warning for mindless consumerism and excessive waste.
The Many Faces of Alexander Hamilton, Just in Time for the Fourth
Alexander Hamilton was a man of many talents, abilities, and flaws. Read the article for a deeper look into this complicated founding father.
Help your local honey bees: Plant a bee-friendly garden
Bees pollinate many of our crops, but they are dying out in large numbers. Watch the video to see what you can do to help.
The Defiant Ones
Imagine if simply going to school was an act of defiance. For the women in the article, it was. Read the article to learn more about the battles fought for desegregation.
A street magician’s tricks make everyday technology magical and mysterious
Watch this video to see how Doug McKenzie combines street magic with familiar technological items like cellphones.