Nellie Bly (born Elizabeth Cochran) was a pioneer in investigative journalism. She took great risks, such as going undercover as a patient of a mental institution and a worker in a sweatshop, and her work was instrumental in making improvements in the poor working conditions and treatment of women.
A group of adult students are giving to other refugees who are just arriving in the United States. Having been in their shoes themselves, they do everything they can to make the transition easier for others.
If someone said you could change the world, would you believe it? If you had an idea that could save countless lives, would anyone listen? Watch this talk by Jack Andraka, a teen who discovered a revolutionary way to detect certain cancers. Discover what he did, how he did it, and what it took to get people to listen.
In this interview, a sociologist explains how competition among consumers—not necessarily the providers of goods and services—is what drives spending.
Studying or practicing a skill non-stop may not be the ticket to achieving your goals, according to this study.
The Titanic sank more than 100 years ago, but the tragedy lives on in our hearts and minds. Read about six people who survived the disaster.
It’s important for people to feel like they belong–among their friends and families, in their communities and workplaces, and within society at large. Check out this link to read some tips for helping ourselves and others feel valued and accepted.
Is it better for our health to take care of our own needs or to lend a helping hand to others? Studies suggest that taking part in activities that involve caring for other people can have a positive impact on our own well-being.
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.
An Rong Xu describes how she uses photography and art to explore Chinese-American culture, and what it means to her.
