IBM says to expect 5 big changes in the next 5 years
Source: Big Think
Massive changes for food and sustainability are on the horizon. Read on to catch a glimpse of what the future has in store.
People
Raising Money for the Hungry With Empty Bowls
Source: TakePart
Communities across the nation take part in Empty Bowls, a grassroots movement meant to fundraise for people who are food insecure. Learn more about ways this movement is bringing about meaningful change.
The Underground Railroad
Source: Google Earth
Explore significant stops along the Underground Railroad on this interactive map.
Martin Luther King, Jr. found inspiration in Henry David Thoreau
Source: Smithsonian Magazine
Thoreau inspired generations of international protesters with his essay, “Civil Disobedience.” Read how famous figures like Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. transformed Thoreau’s words into impactful actions.
6 Unsung Heroes of the American Revolution
Source: History
Most people know about George Washington and other key players of the American Revolution, but many other people contributed to the United States’ ultimate success. Read about 6 lesser-known heroes here.
Montana House Approves Replacing Columbus Day With ‘Indigenous Peoples Day’
Source: Montana Public Radio
The Montana House of Representatives voted to join several other states in celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day instead of Columbus Day. However, the fight for recognition is not over yet!
This 12-year-old girl built a robot that can find microplastics in the ocean
Source: Tween Tribune
Empowered to tackle a micro problem on a macro scale, this 12-year-old takes on the Earth’s oceans and the plastic within it.
How to Spend Money Wisely – A Guide for Teens
Source: Money Under 30
Interested in retiring by age 30? Check out these helpful tips to managing your money.
Indian teen builds world’s ‘lightest satellite’
Source: BBC
Teen changes the world with the invention of a satellite small enough to hold in the palm of your hand.
Inventor Inspired By Childhood Memories Of Fungus
Source: NPR
Watch this video to learn how one scientist took a simple childhood chore and transformed it into a revolutionary way to help the environment.