Tag Archives: People

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.

New humanities class explores the history of the ‘self’ from B.C. to VR

A course at Yale University examines the intersections of individuality, society, and technology.

Global consumers are willing to put their money where their heart is

The choices we make when we shop can have a big impact on our world. Read about some positive developments driven by people’s shopping decisions.

Truth vs. Perception vs. Reality

Watch this video to learn about the ladder rungs our brains climb so they can gather information and make use of it to determine what’s going on around us.