Biblioburro: The amazing donkey libraries of Colombia
Source: BBC
“A man, two donkeys, and precious cargo.” This is how many would describe Luis Soriano and his traveling donkey library.
Culture & Society
When Romeo Is a Robot
Source: The Atlantic
After observing a mechanical “couple” that was created as an art installation, one viewer writes about how technology might affect the mystery and destiny of love. Watch the video embedded in the article to view how the two robots interact.
In ‘The New Face Of America,’ Journalist Alex Wagner Saw Herself
Source: NPR
Journalist and author Alex Wagner talks about her memoir, Futureface, which examines multiple identities and inconsistencies in family stories in order to find out where she belongs.
Meet the agoraphobic globetrotter who uses Street View to ‘travel’ the world
Source: The Telegraph
Read about a woman who explores the world with Google Streetview, using the project as an artistic outlet and to raise awareness for agoraphobia.
Laughter Is Contagious, But It’s Not Alone
Source: Forbes
Authors David Sturt and Tood Nurstrum discuss the contagious nature of positive behaviors and emotions, inlcuding how being appeciated by someone makes us want to show our appreciation for others.
Women really are better doctors, study suggests
Source: The Washington Post
Medical professionals analyze what factors might account for the results of a study that showed female physicians had fewer patients who died or were readmitted to the hospital.
Teens aren’t just risk machines – there’s a method to their madness
Source: The Conversation
Psychologists from the University of Oregon argue that teenagers don’t take risks irrationaly, but as part of a process of learning and exploration.
Is Social Connection the Best Path to Happiness?
Source: Greater Good Magazine
Click this link to learn about a recent study that suggests connecting with others can make people happier.
Kids Interpreting Medical Information to Parents
Source: National Public Radio
Because the children of immigrants often develop a command of English before their parents do, kids frequently serve as interpreters. That necessity can sometimes put young people in difficult situations.
Getting Gen Z Primed to Save the World
Source: The Atlantic
Ready to do some good? Of course you are! Read about We Day, which hopes to harness the good intentions of young people.