12 things that wowed us at the Paris Olympics
Source: npr
From quirky fashion statements to breath-taking physical feats, this year’s Olympic Games were packed with unforgettable moments.
Arts & Entertainment
Ryan Coogler talks Afrofuturism in ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’
Source: ABC News
Hear the creative artists behind the Black Panther movies, including director and writer Ryan Coogler, discuss Afrofuturism and how it influenced their superhero films to create a world unlike anything seen on the big screen before—and how those films would go on to shatter box office records and start a discussion about an art movement many had never heard of before then.
The Merry Wives of Windsor offers strong evidence that Shakespeare was not its author
Source: The Guardian
Some scholars of Shakespeare question the identity of the beloved playwright. This article discusses facts that have led some to believe The Merry Wives of Windsor was written by a different author.
Bernice Johnson Reagon, a founder of The Freedom Singers and Sweet Honey in the Rock, has died
Source: npr
Learn more about the legacy of Bernice Johnson Reagon, remembered for her activism, musicianship, and courage.
This year’s Olympic flame isn’t a flame at all—and that’s a good thing
Source: Fast Company
The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris had a goal of being the most environmentally-friendly games in history. One way to meet this goal was by asking the question: “What if the Olympic flame looked like a flame, but wasn’t one?” Learn how engineers came up with the illusion at the heart of the Olympic Games
The piece of Paris in this year’s Olympic medals
Source: NBC
The bronze, silver and gold medals won at this year’s Olympics are a unique piece of Paris itself – each is embedded with an original piece of iron from the Eiffel Tower.
Science and Poetry: Predation or Symbiosis?
Source: World Literature Today
Though poets often draw on imagery from nature, science and poetry often appear to be set in opposition to each other. Can the world of facts mesh with the world of emotions? In this essay, poet and scientist Pireeni Sundaralingam analyzes the complex relationship between the two.
Embracing My Chinese-American Identity
Source: The New York Times
An Rong Xu describes how she uses photography and art to explore Chinese-American culture, and what it means to her.
9 Intrepid Women Explorers
Source: History
Read about the extraordinary lives and feats of 9 remarkable women.
Earthquakes, Megaquakes, and the Movies: Lights! Cameras! Disaster!
Source: USGS
Tornadoes, ice ages, asteroids, megaquakes, and sometimes angry aliens: Hollywood sure enjoys disasters! Read this article about the differences between Hollywood’s view of earthquakes and the views of the scientific community. Learn the real-world science behind movie myths and mayhem.