Tag Archives: People

Afghan women negotiating with the Taliban say they feel ‘heavy responsibility’

LISTEN: Afghan women fear what will happen to the rights they have fought for over the past two decades if the Taliban resumes power.

Dogs Detecting Disease: Meet America’s Cancer-Sniffing Canines

Did you know dogs are being trained to smell cancer? Turns out their noses can detect more complex things than you might think!

The Man of 1,000 Insect Stings

Getting stung by an insect is a real pain. Justin Schmidt, an entomologist, has been stung more than 1,000 times in the name of science. these stings can vary from mild to absolutely debilitating.

The Mask Barons of Etsy

While the coronavirus has led to complications for many workers, some Etsy sellers have made a fortune selling cloth masks to consumers. Read more about the hard work and luck that went into making millions off of a perfect storm of circumstances.

They were on a quest to visit every country. Then coronavirus happened.

People from all walks of life enjoy competitive travel. Unfortunately, the global spread of coronavirus has disrupted many people’s travel plans. Read more about the world of competitive travel and the uncertainty many travelers are facing.

Why do people fall for misinformation?

Being misled, whether purposefully or accidentally, can leave a bitter taste in your mouth. Watch the video to learn more about your tongue’s taste receptors, and learn how to avoid being misinformed and misled.

Forgiving to Keep a Lifelong Friend

Learn some great tips for how to find common ground with a friend after a fight.

What Is Fast Fashion — and Why Is It a Problem?

Your recent clothing haul may have more environmental costs and ethical concerns than you might expect. Read more about how fast fashion has a hidden cost many don’t know they are paying.

Makeup Artist Transforms Her Face Into Mind-Bending Optical Illusions

Mimi Choi’s makeup skills will make you question reality. Many may consider makeup an art form, and Choi reinforces that notion. Check out her trippy designs here.

She became the first female mechanic in this country

Watch this video about one woman’s drive to educate the women around her and help create an environment of acceptance and opportunity.

Romeo and Juliet in the age of Covid-19

Read about how our modern-day Romeos coping with quarantine aren’t so different from Shakespeare’s Romeo.

Man fed injured fish. They’ve become unlikely friends.

Watch this short video about the special bond formed between a scubadiver, Arakawa, and a fish he rescued.

Why Junteenth is a celebration of hope

Learn about why the people of today are still fighting for the Juneteenth holiday and how it connects to the Civil Rights movement of our past.

How to Protect Civil Liberties in a Pandemic

COVID-19 has stripped us of some of our basic freedoms, forcing us to stay in our homes, wear masks, and observe social distancing guidelines. Now some people are worried about how government policies crafted in response to the crisis could restrict civil liberties.

High school students are demanding schools teach more Black history, include more Black authors

Students across the country are making their voices heard: they want more diversity and thoughtful planning around anti-racism in their schools.

Vacaville inmates train shelter dogs to become service dogs in new program

Watch the video to learn more about how dogs are used in a prison training program as a way to rehabilitate inmates.

Japan university awards first-ever ninja studies degree

Think ninjas are just made-up characters who only live in stories? Think again! Genichi Mitsuhashi is the first students to graduate from a Japanese university with a master’s degree in ninja studies.