Six Native Artists and Their Works Receive Major Recognition
Source: Smithsonian Magazine
Native American artwork will be showcased at the Smithsonian in a way unlike ever before. Read about the amazing artists behind these extraordinary works.
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Yes, scientists are actually building an elevator to space
Source: TED
Watch this video to learn what building this massive structure would all entail.
What We Learned from 5 Million Books
Source: TED
Face it: we’re so overloaded with information that none of us can digest much of it. However, in this TED talk, Jean-Baptiste Michel and Erez Lieberman Aiden present ideas about what we can do—with the five million books and 500 billion words available online today. What do they reveal about who we were, are, and are becoming? Watch the video; then navigate to the site recommended by the speakers. Discover for yourself what five million books have to say!
Ready
Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Explore this site to find out how to prepare for all kinds of disasters, from drought to winter storms.
Google Self-Driving Car Project
Source: Google
A self-driving car could well be a product of the not-so-distant future. How do you feel about a driverless car? What are the advantages? What do you think might concern people about such a vehicle?
The Pandemic Has Shaken Students’ Sense of Themselves
Source: Ed Week
How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected young people and their sense of how they fit into society?
Young, Black Native activists say it’s time to appreciate Indigenous diversity
Source: NPR
In honor of Indigenous People’s Day, these young activists raise awareness about multifaceted Indigenous identities.
Eddie Jaku: Holocaust survivor and peace campaigner dies aged 101
Source: BBC
Holocaust survivor and self-proclaimed Happiest Man on Earth, Eddie Jaku, dies at age 101. Read about his extraordinary life and inspiring message.
How to Stop Discarded Face Masks from Polluting the Planet
Source: National Geographic
Combatting the coronavirus has increased production of surgical masks, creating a potential environmental hazard. Read about the risks and ways to protect the planet.
UN endorses world’s 1st malaria vaccine as ‘historic moment’
Source: AP News
Learn about why this vaccine is so important for children in Africa.