Young Activists Want Action as Protesters Rally at COP26
Source: NY Times
Read about how student activists from all over the world gathered at the Climate Change Conference to make their voices heard about the planet and their future on it.
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Are you ready to heal?’: Nonbinary activist Alok Vaid-Menon deconstructs gender
Source: NBC News
Read about Alok Vaid-Menon’s thoughts about gender and gender deconstruction.
New Year’s Eve, Day holds special meaning for Black Americans
Source: Savannah Now
Read about the history of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day traditions for Black Americans.
Live Streams Revive ‘Shoppertainment’ for a Luxury Consumer
Source: Barron's
The luxury shopping experience is moving from intimate boutique to widely available livestreams.
The Best Illusions of the Year Will Leave Your Brain Hurting More Than 2021 Did
Source: Gizmodo
Look at the top illusions of the past year.
The life-changing power of assistive technology
Source: TED
Listen to accessibility champion Jane Velkovski explain why assistive technologies should be made more available to everyone who needs them.
20 Must-Read Middle Grade Fairytale Retellings
Source: BookRiot
Peruse this list to find your next read.
What it’s really like to have autism
Source: TED
Listen to Ethan Lisi discuss autistic behaviors and debunk stereotypes.
Yes, scientists are actually building an elevator to space
Source: TED
Watch this video to learn what building this massive structure would all entail.
Can an iPhone App Help Save an Endangered Language?
Source: Sapiens
Technology is being used to help preserve languages, such as Chickasaw, that have seen a drastic reduction in usage.