We See Colors Differently Based On Season
Source: The Weather Network
Yellow is yellow, right? Apparently not! As each season changes the colors in our natural environment, how we identify colors also changes.
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Pioneering Social Reformer Jacob Riis Revealed “How The Other Half Lives” in America
Source: Smithsonian
Read how journalist Jacob Riis exposed the living conditions of lower-class people in New York City in the late 1800s. View the slide show to examine his photography.
The Question That Will Help You Define Success
Source: Psychology Today
Amy Morin, the author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, argues that individuals should focus on their own personal definitions of success rather than compare themselves to others.
Music in conflict: 24 iconic images
Source: Classic FM
View the slideshow to examine images that show musicians providing moments of peace, even in the midst of extreme conflict.
California’s gardens tell an immigrant story
Source: Public Radio International
Most of the laborers who maintain lawns and gardens in California are Latino immigrants. Read to learn more about the history and culture of these gardeners, or jardineros.
Surviving Genocide in Rwanda
Source: Rapid City Journal
Immaculee Ilibagiza is a Rwandan woman who survived genocide in 1994 by hiding with seven other women in her neighbor’s small bathroom for three months. Read to learn more about her terrifying experience and the hardships she endured.
A Ride Home from Prison
Source: The New York Times
The day a long-time prisoner is released can present overwhelming challenges. Watch this short documentary to learn how one former prisoner is working to make the transition to freedom smoother for others.
We’re More Alike Than Different
Source: National Down Syndrome Congress
One in every 700 children born in the U.S. will have the chromosomal variation that causes Down Syndrome. People with Down Syndrome face challenges, but being part of the community shouldn’t be one.
Using data from social networks to understand and improve systems
Source: MIT News
Researchers at MIT are looking at how data collected from individuals and groups can be used for functions such as predicting sociopolitical change or measuring the effectiveness of policies in the developing world.
Peace Learning Center assists youth in conflict resolution
Source: Indianapolis Recorder
Read about an Indianapolis initiative to teach students how to resolve conflicts and ultimately create a more peaceful world.