How does technology affect young people? Are they too dependent on their smartphones and social media? This article discusses the findings of renowned psychologist Howard Gardner, who set out to answer these questions.
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Want grandma to know Siri from a selfie? This teen can help.
Teenagers and senior citizens sometimes have trouble finding common ground. One 16-year-old is helping to bridge the gap through technology.
Christo’s Newest Project: Walking on Water
Art is the medium that Christo Javacheff uses to make his voice heard. It took 46 years for his floating piers to be realized on a lake in Italy, but Christo was determined. Read his story.
Around the world…the hard way…
From city life to circumnavigating the world, a husband-and-wife team show that almost anything is possible when you put your mind to it.
Your Warped Perception of Time
What could a sea bass have to do with our perception of time? Check out this short BrainCraft video to find out!
Believe
Loosing his eyesight at age 2 did not dampen the spirit and determination of Tommy Carroll. His strong self-belief surpassed his blindness and he went on to meet his skateboard hero.
New Study Reveals How Consumers React to ‘The Store of the Future’
Just how happy are we with the use of technology to aid our shopping experiences in-store? Are we comfortable with virtual help in the dressing room?
How Deep is Too Deep to Dive?
Being aware that there is a potential risk of getting into difficulties and knowing what to do when things go wrong could save a diver’s life.
The 10 Most Generous Nations in the World
Which countries rank as the top ten most generous when it comes to donating to charitable causes?
Is it more difficult for vegans to push themselves to physical extremes?
How might a vegan’s eating habits affect muscle and bone strength? Find out what some famous sporting vegans have to say on the subject.
Not Just Millennials: Consumers Want Experiences, Not Things
Today’s consumers prefer to spend money on experiences rather than material things.
Clare Students on Top of the World after Claiming NASA Prize with Radical Idea
Four Irish students from a school in Co. Clare beat 4,000 other students from around the world to scoop the NASA prize at the International Space Development Conference in Puerto Rico.
We See Colors Differently Based On Season
Yellow is yellow, right? Apparently not! As each season changes the colors in our natural environment, how we identify colors also changes.
Pioneering Social Reformer Jacob Riis Revealed “How The Other Half Lives” in America
Read how journalist Jacob Riis exposed the living conditions of lower-class people in New York City in the late 1800s. View the slide show to examine his photography.
The Question That Will Help You Define Success
Amy Morin, the author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, argues that individuals should focus on their own personal definitions of success rather than compare themselves to others.
Music in conflict: 24 iconic images
View the slideshow to examine images that show musicians providing moments of peace, even in the midst of extreme conflict.
California’s gardens tell an immigrant story
Most of the laborers who maintain lawns and gardens in California are Latino immigrants. Read to learn more about the history and culture of these gardeners, or jardineros.
Surviving Genocide in Rwanda
Immaculee Ilibagiza is a Rwandan woman who survived genocide in 1994 by hiding with seven other women in her neighbor’s small bathroom for three months. Read to learn more about her terrifying experience and the hardships she endured.
A Ride Home from Prison
The day a long-time prisoner is released can present overwhelming challenges. Watch this short documentary to learn how one former prisoner is working to make the transition to freedom smoother for others.
We’re More Alike Than Different
One in every 700 children born in the U.S. will have the chromosomal variation that causes Down Syndrome. People with Down Syndrome face challenges, but being part of the community shouldn’t be one.