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A 12-year-old girl has been chasing stories and defending her first amendment rights for years.
IBM says to expect 5 big changes in the next 5 years
Massive changes for food and sustainability are on the horizon. Read on to catch a glimpse of what the future has in store.
Raising Money for the Hungry With Empty Bowls
Communities across the nation take part in Empty Bowls, a grassroots movement meant to fundraise for people who are food insecure. Learn more about ways this movement is bringing about meaningful change.
The Underground Railroad
Explore significant stops along the Underground Railroad on this interactive map.
Martin Luther King, Jr. found inspiration in Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau inspired generations of international protesters with his essay, “Civil Disobedience.” Read how famous figures like Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. transformed Thoreau’s words into impactful actions.
6 Unsung Heroes of the American Revolution
Most people know about George Washington and other key players of the American Revolution, but many other people contributed to the United States’ ultimate success. Read about 6 lesser-known heroes here.
Montana House Approves Replacing Columbus Day With ‘Indigenous Peoples Day’
The Montana House of Representatives voted to join several other states in celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day instead of Columbus Day. However, the fight for recognition is not over yet!
This 12-year-old girl built a robot that can find microplastics in the ocean
Empowered to tackle a micro problem on a macro scale, this 12-year-old takes on the Earth’s oceans and the plastic within it.
How to Spend Money Wisely – A Guide for Teens
Interested in retiring by age 30? Check out these helpful tips to managing your money.
Indian teen builds world’s ‘lightest satellite’
Teen changes the world with the invention of a satellite small enough to hold in the palm of your hand.
Inventor Inspired By Childhood Memories Of Fungus
Watch this video to learn how one scientist took a simple childhood chore and transformed it into a revolutionary way to help the environment.
You Can’t See This (Mind Tricks)
Watch this video to see how our brains interpret what our eyes see, and explore why this human trait may have been a necessary adaptation.
Teen Completes Record-Breaking 76-Day Flight Around the World
Follow the journey of one teen’s courageous solo adventure around the world.
From A Risky Spacewalk To The Top of Mount Everest
Retired astronaut Scott Parazynski reflects on his life’s adventures.
The Taliban Couldn’t Quash This Pakistani Squash Champ
Growing up in a dangerous region of Pakistan, Maria Toorpakai found a way to pursue her goals.
In their words: how children are affected by gender issues
In this video and article, nine-year-old kids on four continents share their thoughts about their lives and the broader world, including what expectations they feel because of their gender.
How to disagree productively and find common ground
Former world debate champion and business strategist Julia Dhar argues that debating ideas instead of identities is the key to productive conversations.
As Grand Canyon National Park turns 100, a man hikes the entire length to save it
After hiking the 750-mile length of the Grand Canyon, photographer and filmmaker Pete McBride reflects on the silence of the canyon and draws comparisons to his noisy life.
A physicist’s mathematical formula for success highlights a difficult truth about what makes some people outshine the rest
After coming up with a formula to measure success, a physicist from Northeastern University recommends abandoning pursuits you know you’re not good at and playing to your strengths instead.