Can a video game inspired by Walden inspire you to “live deliberately”? Read the article and watch the game trailer here to make your own judgement.
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The new lighter-than-air race for space
Massive near-space balloons are making a comeback in a powerful way. These vessels, capable of travel, surveillance, and disaster relief, are challenging satellites.
Roanoke Wasn’t America’s Only Lost Colony
The fate of the lost colony of Roanoke has become the stuff of legend. However, many lesser-known colonies also struggled and failed. Explore the interactive map to learn more.
What Are Ag-Gag Laws and Why Are They Dangerous?
Whistleblowers have cause for alarm due to “ag-gag” laws that prohibit undercover videos of farm activity. While the videos have the potential to harm the agriculture industry, they can also expose illegal and immoral activities.
Documentary explores US exclusion of Chinese in the 1800s
American immigration policy has always been a contentious issue. Read this article, which details a history of exclusionary actions against Chinese immigrants, to gain a better understanding of America’s tumultuous past.
Wave Riding Meets Conservation at This Surfer’s Global Nonprofit
Watch the video to learn how Emi Koch cleans the ocean and empowers children through her love of surfing.
Japanese tour firm offers virtual reality holidays – with a first-class seat
Thanks to virtual reality, First Airlines passengers sightsee destinations around the world without ever leaving the ground.
The Student Walkout Against Gun Violence, in Photos
Look at photos of student walkouts across the country as they protest gun violence.
Can You Find The Mimics In America’s Largest Insect Collection?
Insects mimic plants, animals, and other insects for various reasons. Watch the video and read the article to learn more about this interesting phenomenon.
Six Female Explorers Who Took Adventure Into Their Own Hands
Learn about six women who refused to let discriminatory social climates keep them from adventure-filled lives.
7 Technologies That Are Revolutionizing Ocean Exploration
Humans have mapped a larger percentage of the surface of Mars than Earth’s seafloor. These 7 technologies are looking to change that.
Edible Cutlery
An Indian entrepreneur saw a way for a common consumer product to make the world a better place. Watch the promotional film to see how his idea was put into action and learn more about his success.
50 Years After Sparking a Revolution, an Icon Runs Boston Again
Kathrine Switzer, the first woman to run the Boston Marathon with a bib number, paved the way for women in running. Click here to read about the historic run and learn how she combines sports and advocacy.
Explore the Ocean in 24 Hours
These stunning photographs take you on a journey around the world’s oceans. Scroll through the article to learn about marine animals and the oceans they live in.
A Timeline of 1968: The Year That Shattered America
The events of 1968 had long-lasting cultural and social effects. Scroll through the color-coded timeline, paying special attention to student movements (shown in red).
Conscious consumerism is a lie. Here’s a better way to help save the world
Click here to learn why eco-friendly isn’t always the best choice, and learn ways you can inspire real environmental change.
Final frontiers: rainforests
Read about the biological importance of rainforests and the ways in which humans are destroying these precious ecosystems at an alarming rate.
How your eyes trick your mind
Scroll through this article from the start through “Early Illusions” to better understand what illusions reveal about your brain. Then, watch the “New Illusions” video for an updated version of an early illusion.