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Bob Gilruth, the Quiet Force Behind Apollo
Learn about “the father of manned spaceflight,” a modest and unassuming stickler for detail.
Colin Powell
Learn more about the life and decisions of Colin Powell.
Greatest Charity Achievements of All Time!
Read a short summary about some of the many charities that have made phenomenal achievements over the years. Each one has a completely different approach to raising awareness and raising funds, from TV entertainment shows to ice bucket challenges.
Stuff: If That’s What You Wanted
“Stuff: If That’s What You Wanted” won first place in a Teen Writing Contest on the Stage of Life web site. The theme is Black Friday shopping and the need to buy more…stuff. The author talks about how her own desire to join her friends for the shopping frenzy was overcome by a family Thanksgiving gathering.
The road to ruin: are ultra-endurance events worth the risk?
Ultra-endurance involves taking part in physical events, such as running, swimming, or cycling, that last for over 6 hours. It takes strong mental focus to last the pace, but what are the effects of endurance training on the participant’s health?
Under Arctic Ice
Take a look at these stunning photos that depict some amazing marine life that lies under the Arctic ocean. These pictures might give a little insight into why researchers plunge into freezing temperatures for science.
Video games’ visual effects leaking into our reality
When video game environments and real life start to merge maybe it’s a sign for computer time out! The information in this article is based on a study that investigates the experiences of hardcore gamers when they stepped away from that environment and back to “reality”.
Illusion: Nothing is as it seems
Take a look at the video for an exhibition that illustrates the theme of illusion at the Science Gallery, Dublin, Ireland. Our brains play a big part in helping us interpret the information we take in through our five senses. But the information we take in is not necessarily how our brains put the pieces together.
A protest over education has turned into a movement in Mexico
A routine rally turned deadly when police opened fire on a group gathered to protest an education reform bill in southern Mexico.
Building a Better Human With Science? The Public Says, No Thanks
According to a Pew Research Survey, Americans are not comfortable with genetic engineering and modification because they think it’s not natural.
Wangari Maathai Biography
Read this biography of Wangari Maathi, a Kenyan environmentalist and human rights activist who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004.
The fading of the teen summer job
A 2015 survey conducted by the Pew Research Center found that fewer and fewer teenagers have been working summer jobs over the past several decades. What are the reasons for this trend?
Middle schoolers navigate transitional tween years
In this article, middle school kids share their thoughts on what it’s like to be a “tween” and give advice for navigating this sometimes awkward phase.
Newest Immigrants Assimilating as Fast as Previous Ones, Report Says
In September of 2015, the National Academies published a report that explored how immigrants fit into American society. The study applied current research to try to clear up common misconceptions, including the idea that immigrants frequently commit crime. Read this article to learn about the report’s findings.
Do You Believe in Magic?
Why would the citizens of the small town depicted in “The Lottery” persist in the ritual the story describes? It’s human nature to cling to superstitions.
Richard and Mildred Loving Interview
Like Romeo and Juliet, Richard and Mildred Loving married despite overwhelming opposition to their relationship. But this mild-mannered Virginia couple’s love changed the law of the land. Watch an interview from the time of their Supreme Court victory.
The night I helped my mother escape North Korea
Read an excerpt from the memoir of a woman who managed to escape from one of the most repressive regimes in the world. In this passage, she helps her mother escape while her brother faces a difficult choice.
Who Was John Wilkes Booth Before He Became Lincoln’s Assassin?
Before John Wilkes Booth shot and killed Abraham Lincoln, he was a talented and popular actor. This article takes a look at his life prior to his assassination of the president.
The Desegregation of Sturgis High School
What was the first day of school like for the eight African American students who first attended one all-white Kentucky school?