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.
Tag Archives: Culture & Society
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.
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.
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.
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?
Commonality Vs. Common Ground—What’s the Difference?
Psychologist Kathy Cramer offers advice on how to have a conversation with someone who has a differing viewpoint.
Taking risks in pursuit of innovation is good. So is preparing for it
Harvard professor and pediatric surgeon Christopher Hartnick argues that one should practice and prepare before taking on risks.
Countries with Less Gender Equity Have More Women in STEM–Huh?
Psychologist Adam Mastroianni and biologist Dakota McCoy argue that environmental factors, not innate interests, dissuade women from pursuing science and math.
What if nature, like corporations, had the rights of a person?
Anthropologist Chip Colwell suggests thinking about natural sites as people would help legal institutions better respect the culture of Native Americans.
Researchers Examine The Psychology Of Protest Movements
An NPR reporter talks to social science correspondent Shankar Vedantam about the difference between effectiveness and visibility in protest movements.
Youth sports ‘spill over’ to career success
A recent study from Cornell University shows that employers value the qualities instilled in competitive sports.
‘Seven Good Years’ Between The Birth Of A Son, Death Of A Father
In this interview, author Etgar Keret explains how giving ice cream to a crying child showed him the value of living in the moment.
Why many teens don’t want to get a driver’s license
For many people your parents’ age and older, getting a driver’s license at age 16 was a rite of passage. Read about some reasons why today’s teenagers aren’t that interested in getting behind the wheel.
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.