Tag Archives: Culture & Society

When Romeo Is a Robot

After observing a mechanical “couple” that was created as an art installation, one viewer writes about how technology might affect the mystery and destiny of love. Watch the video embedded in the article to view how the two robots interact.

In ‘The New Face Of America,’ Journalist Alex Wagner Saw Herself

Journalist and author Alex Wagner talks about her memoir, Futureface, which examines multiple identities and inconsistencies in family stories in order to find out where she belongs.

Meet the agoraphobic globetrotter who uses Street View to ‘travel’ the world

Read about a woman who explores the world with Google Streetview, using the project as an artistic outlet and to raise awareness for agoraphobia.

Laughter Is Contagious, But It’s Not Alone

Authors David Sturt and Tood Nurstrum discuss the contagious nature of positive behaviors and emotions, inlcuding how being appeciated by someone makes us want to show our appreciation for others.

Women really are better doctors, study suggests

Medical professionals analyze what factors might account for the results of a study that showed female physicians had fewer patients who died or were readmitted to the hospital.

Teens aren’t just risk machines – there’s a method to their madness

Psychologists from the University of Oregon argue that teenagers don’t take risks irrationaly, but as part of a process of learning and exploration.

Is Social Connection the Best Path to Happiness?

Click this link to learn about a recent study that suggests connecting with others can make people happier.

Kids Interpreting Medical Information to Parents

Because the children of immigrants often develop a command of English before their parents do, kids frequently serve as interpreters. That necessity can sometimes put young people in difficult situations.

Getting Gen Z Primed to Save the World

Ready to do some good? Of course you are! Read about We Day, which hopes to harness the good intentions of young people.

Coatlicue

Learn about an Aztec legend by getting an up-close look at a terrifying statue.

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.

‘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.

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?