A 13-year-old eagle huntress in Mongolia
Source: BBC
Using golden eagles to hunt is an ancient tradition in the Altai mountains of Mongolia. Meet Ashol-Pan, who might be the only girl learning this challenging skill.
Culture & Society
The Perfect Statement On Holiday Consumerism: A $500 Cardboard Box
Source: Fast Company
A recycled cardboard box for Christmas? Ad agencies created this gift which they say will stimulate creativity but also help raise funds for two charitable causes. Read about it here.
Wheat People vs. Rice People
Source: The New York Times
Anthropologist T.M. Luhrmann analyzes the independence and interdependence displayed in different cultures.
Activist climbs a mountain to raise funds for youth peace center in Chicago
Source: WGN-TV
Activist Ja’Mal Green raises funds for nonprofit Majostee Allstars, which is converting an old bank building in the Aubrun Gresham neighborhood of Chicago into a community center.
How Praise Became a Consolation Prize
Source: The Atlantic
Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck discusses the latest version of her book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, in which she futher explains the concept of growth mindset.
Most Millennials Are Finding It Hard to Transition Into Adulthood: Report
Source: NBC News
This article points out that members of the millennial generation face a number of challenges as they adjust to life as adults in “the real world.”
No, Where Are You Really From?
Source: CNN
Click this link to read and hear about some of the experiences Americans have had when questioned about their cultural backgrounds and identities.
Effects of the Black Death
Source: How Stuff Works
The bubonic plague ravaged the European population in the 14th century. In its aftermath, societal structures were upended, in many cases for the better.
The Kindness of Strangers
Source: Psychology Today
A psychology professor tries to get to the bottom of why we do good things for others, even when these acts don’t seem to benefit us directly.
We use big data to sentence criminals. But can the algorithms really tell us what we need to know?
Source: The Conversation
You might be surprised to learn that computer programs are used to help determine the length of a prison sentence. The question is whether that’s a good idea.