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Henry Worsley, a British Adventurer Trying to Cross Antarctica, Dies at 55
Walking in Ernest Shackleton’s footsteps, Henry Worsley’s expedition involved crossing 900 miles of the Antarctic on foot without assistance or support.
Uprooted
Read about what motivates radical environmental activists.
McKinley vs. Denali: Who Decides Names on a Map?
For a century, the tallest mountain in North America was officially known by the name of the 25th U. S. President. In 2015, the official designation reverted to what most Alaskans already called it.
Ideas Cost Peace Prize Winner Freedom
An advocate of human rights and democracy in China, Liu Xiaobo was imprisoned by his government in an attempt to silence him from sharing his ideas for change. Learn about his willingness to sacrifice his own freedom in the fight for the freedom of his country.
Infographic: Curiosity Rover’s “Seven Minutes of Terror”
You don’t have to be in a space shuttle to feel fear during a landing. NASA scientists felt terror as the Laboratory rover “Curiosity” attempted its landing on Mars.
How ‘Ugly’ Fruits and Vegetables Can Help Solve World Hunger
Read the first few paragraphs of this article and browse the images throughout to get a glimpse into food waste on a global scale. Then, have a read through the piece titled Reducing Waste: How You Can Help.
How social media affects protest movements: It’s complicated
According to research by sociologist Zeynep Tufekci, the power of social media in protest movements is a double-edged sword.
Einstein’s gravitational waves ‘seen’ from black holes
In a breakthrough being compared to the first time Galileo looked through a telescope, researchers have recently detected gravitational waves that originated over a billion light-years from Earth. Learn about this new way of looking at the universe.
Three Clergymen, Three Faiths, One Relationship
Religious differences don’t have to be either glossed over or insurmountable, as three “interfaith amigos” demonstrate in discussions across the country.
Saudi Arabia elects up to 17 female councilors in historic election
Women in Saudi Arabia must be accompanied by a male chaperone anytime they leave the house and must be covered from head to toe; however, they recently gained the right to vote and run for municipal council seats. Read about this small step toward liberty.
Fast-food workers strike, seeking $15 wage, political muscle
In an attempt to raise the minimum wage, low-wage employees have staged protests in cities across the United States.
Anti-violence programs shut down as Chicago shootings climb
Read why CeaseFire, the organization featured in the 2011 documentary The Interrupters, has stopped receiving funding from the Illinois legislature and about the effects that has had.
Saudi Women Still Can’t Drive, But They Are Making It To Work
In this radio piece, Morning Edition’s Deborah Amos profiles a start-up online advertising agency in Saudi Arabia with an all-female staff.
Anne Frank’s diary is now free to download despite copyright dispute
On January 1, 70 years after her death, Anne Frank’s diary (in the Dutch language) was available free to download, read, and distribute.
Dred Scott decision
Read about the 1857 Supreme Court case of Dred Scott v. Sandford and why people cite it today.
Conflict resolution: Wars without end
Learn how researchers are using data and systems analysis to attempt to resolve intractable conflicts.
A Deep-Rooted History of Activism Stirs in College Football
Threatening to boycott games has been a historic method for athletes to attempt to influence change. Listen to this radio piece to learn more.
Immigration Fears Not New in US History: Photos
This slideshow presents a timeline of Americans’ reservations about immigrants.
Making the risky crossing
Wave after wave of refugees risk drowning to cross the narrow but unpredictable channel between Turkey and the Greek island of Lesbos.