Ken Nedimyer farms coral that is then replanted into reefs in an attempt to save dying aquatic ecosystems.
Tag Archives: People
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.
Two amputations a week: the cost of working in a US meat plant
Despite increased training and safety measures, serious injuries for US meat plant workers is not a thing of the past. This article details the dangers workers face while on the job.
Why Your Brain Sometimes Hears Sounds That Don’t Exist
Your brain can trick you into hearing things that aren’t there in a phenomenon called “aural illusions.” Watch the video to test your brain and ears.
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.
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.
Kenya and Wangari Maathai: Taking Root
This video gives an overview of the impact human rights activist and environmentalist Wangari Maathai had in Kenya.
How to make it as a female war correspondent
Journalists in war zones have one of the most dangerous—and compelling—of jobs. Learn about a pioneering woman who worked as a war correspondent from the dawn of World War II.
Youth sports ‘spill over’ to career success
A recent study from Cornell University shows that employers value the qualities instilled in competitive sports.
A father-daughter dance—in prison
Angela Patton talks about the series of ideas that led to a unique way of celebrating and strengthening the bond between girls and their fathers.
‘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.
YA Memoirs to Read ASAP
Difficult choices make spellbinding memoirs. Get a sneak peek at 10 recent memoirs that you might want to check out for yourself.
Dr. Maya Angelou on Overcoming Fear
In this interview, the poet who wrote “Life Doesn’t Frighten Me” talks about what does frighten her—not much!
A decade into the Katrina diaspora
A diaspora is a scattering of people who all originally came from the same place. See some examples of how the lives of people scattered by the devastation of Hurricane Katrina have changed.
Migrant Farm Workers: Our Nation’s Invisible Population
Next time you take a bite of a delicious avocado or orange, think about who picked it. This article provides some basic facts about the people who are the backbone of our agricultural system.
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.