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The 19th-Century Fight Against Bacteria-Ridden Milk Preserved With Embalming Fluid
Food industries did not always have the best interests of their consumers in mind. This is especially the case with “embalmed milk,” a tainted dairy product.
Event Horizon: How Space Changes Your Perspective On Life
The social and physical boundaries of Earth fade away in space. Watch this video to gain a different perspective on conflict.
Get ready for a future in which your favorite products act like helicopter parents
Is “smart packaging” with sensors and bluetooth connectivity the future of consumer packaging? Read about the possibilities.
BORDERLINE
Explore part or all of the boundaries that separate the United States and Mexico.
Online Museum Is Preserving ‘Endangered’ Sounds for Future Generations
Technological advances force some objects to become obselete. Something widely used even ten years ago may now be a relic. An online museum aims to catalog and preserve the sounds these outdated objects make.
The Hopeful, Heartbreaking Ads Placed by Formerly Enslaved People in Search of Lost Family
In an effort to connect with separated family members, many freedpeople turned to newspaper advertisements after emacipation.
Whitman and Race
Walt Whitman’s views on race reveal the problematic racial bias present even in those considered “progressives” in the 19th century.
Brazilian Big-Wave Surfer Sets a Record
Maya Gabeira is accustomed to overcoming obstacles. After a giant wave almost killed her, she came back to conquer the waves and the big-wave surfing industry.
Map of the Freedom Riders Route
Follow the route the Freedom Riders took in this interactive map.
From Nazi Germany to Australia: The Incredible True Story of History’s Longest Kayak Journey
Read about the accomplishments and setbacks of one man’s seven-year kayak trip just before the onset of World War II.
Even 3-year-olds have a sense of justice
In one study, German scientists found that young children display a sense of justice. Read about the experiment that led to the conclusion.
How Jhumpa Lahiri Learned to Write Again
Pulitzer-prize winning author Jhumpa Lahiri, know for writing about themes of nationality and belonging, discusses how learning the Italian language helped her re-discover herself.
The Life-Changing Power Of Redefining How You Measure Success
Author and speaker Margie Warrell argues that the key to success is serving others.
By Age Six, Girls Have Already Stopped Thinking of Their Gender as ‘Brilliant’
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign conducted a study to determine when girls begin to accept the stereotype that boys are genuises more often than girls.
Having A Best Friend In Your Teenage Years Could Benefit You For Life
How important to our well-being are our relationships with others? Read to learn about a 2017 study that suggests there are benefits to having close friendships as a teenager.
Professional Students: Benefits and Risks of Working While in High School
It may seem like you’re a long way away from being able to have a job, but it’s not too early to start considering whether you should work when you’re in high school.
Last stop — graduation: Utah refugee’s nearly 5-hour commute pays off
Read about the decisions that have set a teenager with a tragic past on the path to a bright future.
How To Fight—and How Not To
When you find yourself disagreeing with a friend or family member, the best approach may be to make your voice heard, but don’t try to win.
6 Afro-Latinos Open Up About What It Means To Be Black And Latino
Cultural identity plays a large role in how you perceive yourself. Watch as six Afro-Latinos describe the difficulties they face in their struggle for acceptance and what being Afro-Latino means to them.