Beyond the silver screen: a look at the vibrant history of Harlem’s Black film scene
Source: Columbia Spectator
Read about the history of the thriving Harlem film scene from the Harlem Renaissance to the present day.
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A GDP for nature: How measuring the health of the natural world might prevent the next pandemic
Source: Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
The balance between humans and nature is a precarious one, and for some time nature has been telling us we are doing something wrong. Read about how both human and environmental health is intertwined.
Scientists have found a way to stimulate the BRAIN to boost your courage and remove fear
Source: Ahmed Post
Read about the cutting-edge breakthrough scientists have made in making fear a thing of the past.
Mardi Gras
Source: History
What exactly is Mardis Gras, and where is it celebrated? Its long-standing history embedded in different places throughout the world may surprise you!
What to do if you’re in the middle of a power outage
Source: CNN
This year’s winter season has been particularly brutal for many Americans. Watch the short video and read the article that follows about best practices for surviving the cold.
Farmers across India have been protesting for months. Here’s why:
Source: CNN
The Indian government is proposing reforms to modernize the country’s agricultural industry. Indian farmers continue to protest these changes. Watch the video and skim the article that follows to learn more.
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Sends Sneak Peek of Mars Landing
Source: NASA
Read about NASA Perseverance’s mission to Mars. Then, explore the images at the end of the article.
The long-standing myth of sea monsters has a dark explanation
Source: MassiveScience
Robert France argues that mythical sea serpent sightings were probably marine animals tangled in fishing gear.
Watchdog Photo Gallery
Source: Nieman Foundation
Muckraking journalists are keen-eyed observers unafraid to expose the truth—even at great risk to themselves. View images of the investigative work of journalists and writers who took on powerful entities, exposing corruption and protecting the interests of citizens.
What Would You Do if You Won the Lottery?
Source: Wonderopolis
Find out why winning the lottery may not change people’s lives the way we would expect.