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Category Archives: Heroes and Quests
NASA’s on target to send humans to Mars within the next 2 decades — but here’s why the moon should come first
Former astronaut and NASA administrator Charles Bolden talks about the future of space exploration.
What is the future for travel and migration in age of COVID-19?
Whether it’s an epic journey or a nice vacation, travel restrictions may change the way we move around the globe for a long time to come.
How we showed Homer’s Odyssey is not pure fiction, with a little help from Facebook
Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey may seem like pure fiction, but social media tools reveal that they’re at least partly based in fact.
Jade Hameister Responds to Internet Trolls by Making a Sandwich at the South Pole
It’s difficult enough to undertake a quest, but one teen recently accomplished a stunning goal while also using humor to shut down her critics.
This kite could harness more of the world’s wind energy
Quests still happen today, though they may take different forms. Read about one company’s quest to harness the world’s strongest winds to power humanity.
Why do we need heroes?
Read about why heroes from Odysseus to today continue to inspire us.
Cyclops Myth Spurred by “One-Eyed” Fossils?
Greek mythology is filled with impossible events and bizarre creatures, but where did the idea of a one-eyed giant come from? Archaeologists have a theory.
Expect crocs and killers when paddling down the Congo River in a canoe
A few years ago a British adventurer completed the first solo canoe trip down the full length of Africa’s Congo River. Read about the challenges he faced.
Greta Thunberg and George Monbiot make short film on climate crisis – video
Watch this quick public service announcement with world-renowned activist Greta Thunberg as it highlights aspects of her personal quest to inspire others to take action in preserving our climate.
7 Characteristics of Heroism
Read about the best ways to positively impact the world around you with this quick list of heroic characteristics.
This classic formula can show you how to live more heroically
| Have you ever wished for a how-to guide to being a hero? Well, read about this classic formula to get you started on your own heroic quest. |
Top 5 Reasons Why Traveling Without a Plan is the Best Plan
Part of the Odyssey’s appeal is the element of surprise—would generation after generation dig into a story whose hero figures out exactly how to get where he’s planned to go and goes straight there?
Our Storied Lives: The Quest for ‘Something More’
Each of us is the hero of our own story in the making. Learn about a project meant to capture those stories, and click the link at end of the article to find out how one story turned out.
Risking It All for Science
More people have died diving in underwater caves than climbing Mt. Everest. Any error or bit of bad timing could be fatal. But these caves hold scientific treasures that many divers consider worth the risk.
MIT ‘hackers’ turn Great Dome into Captain America’s shield
Learn about a secret society of MIT pranksters and their quest to show their excitement over the release of the new Avengers movie.
Girl Scouts Take on Cyber Security
Girl Scouts earning cybersecurity badges are not only preparing to combat modern threats, they may help decrease the inequality in STEM fields.
What makes a hero?
This article examines some of the traits that allow people to act heroically or prevent them from doing so.
Are you monomythic? Joseph Campbell and the hero’s journey
Read about Campbell’s theory of the hero’s journey and its affect on modern cinema.
The Road to Resilience
The American Psychological Association states that overcoming life’s obstacles requires resilience. Building up that trait is often a personal journey. This guide offers tips and advice to do so.