Why do people generally consider flying more dangerous than driving, when far more people are killed in car crashes than airline disasters? An Australian analysis of summertime fears helps you understand your own worries.
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The Power of Journaling
Find out about the benefits of expressing yourself in writing, and get tips on how to get started on your own journal and get the most out of it.
Five protest poets all demonstrators should read
Read about five poets who used poetry as a means of protest.
I say Hispanic. You say Latino. How did the whole thing start?
Sociologist G. Cristina Mora discusses her book about how the terms “Hispanic” and “Latino” emerged and how different commuities identify with them.
Nature: Closer Than It Seems
Writer and scientist Amanda Baker argues that getting out into nature isn’t as hard as some people think.
What Makes Risk Takers Tempt Fate?
Research and varirous studies show that genes, psychology, and environmental factors all play a role in whether a person is a risk-taker.
Drought and conflict leave millions more hungry in 2017 – UN-backed report
Leaders of the United Nations point to a recent study that shows how hunger and conflict are linked and say that incresing food security can help bring peace.
Helping Strangers May Help Teens’ Self-Esteem
A recent study suggests that teenagers can increase their sense of self-worth by voluntarily helping strangers, even with small, simple acts of kindness.
The Promise of Self-Compassion for Stressed-Out Teens
This article emphasizes the positive effects self-compassion can have on young people as they navigate the stresses of adolescence.
Origins and Destinations of the World’s Migrants, 1990-2017
The interactive map at this link shows global immigration and emigration activity between 1990 and 2017.
50 Years After Sparking a Revolution, an Icon Runs Boston Again
Kathrine Switzer, the first woman to run the Boston Marathon with a bib number, paved the way for women in running. Click here to read about the historic run and learn how she combines sports and advocacy.
1.3 million students are homeless. Here’s how we can help them
Our schools and our communities are stronger when we reach out to help others. Read about actions school districts across the country are taking to help homeless students.
Top 5 Worst Dictators
See a round-up of some of the most Macbeth-like rulers of the 21st century.
A Timeline of 1968: The Year That Shattered America
The events of 1968 had long-lasting cultural and social effects. Scroll through the color-coded timeline, paying special attention to student movements (shown in red).
Stuck in an awkwardness vortex? Here’s how to embrace the cringe
In this video, author Melissa Dahl (Cringeworthy) discusses why our perception of ourselves doesn’t match the way others see us—and how we can get more comfortable with that awkwardness.
Final frontiers: rainforests
Read about the biological importance of rainforests and the ways in which humans are destroying these precious ecosystems at an alarming rate.
How your eyes trick your mind
Scroll through this article from the start through “Early Illusions” to better understand what illusions reveal about your brain. Then, watch the “New Illusions” video for an updated version of an early illusion.
Today’s movement toward sustainable living echoes the not-so-distant past
In this radio piece, author Kate Daloz discusses her childhood growing up in an off-the-grid geodesic dome and other “back to the land” communities of the 1960s and 1970s.
My students call me the ‘peace teacher.’ My job has never felt more important.
Linda Ryden, an elementary school teacher in Washington D.C., explains how teaching mindfulness has led to fewer fights and less bullying.
Is Music the Key to Success?
High-achievers from a variety of industries explain how learning to play music helped make them successful.