Fires, orchestras, parachutes. Some other ways to describe coronavirus — besides war.
Source: The World
Listen: Metaphors used to describe the pandemic are so powerful, they can increase our fear and frustration.
People
Extreme photo of the week
Source: National Geographic
Explore some of National Geographic’s highlighted adventure photos.
Washington’s NFL team drops ‘Redskins’ name after 87 years
Source: AP News
Washington’s NFL team retires “Redskins” name after decades of criticisms in the wake of recent racial injustices.
With a gay protagonist, Pixar short ‘Out’ makes history
Source: AP News
Animator Steven Hunter is proud to be a part of Pixar’s first film containing an LGBTQ protagonist.
How to Think Like an Optimist and Stay Positive
Source: Verywell Mind
Can you trick yourself into being positive? One researcher thinks so! Read about her strategies here.
Florida middle schoolers win big for inventing device to stop flash floods
Source: The Washington Post
Two 6th graders from Florida won their school $100,000 by developing a piece of technology that will help prevent flash floods.
How Hurricanes Have Shaped the Course of U.S. History
Source: Smithsonian Magazine
As much as humans have shaped nature, nature has also shaped the course of human history. Read more about how hurricanes affect us.
At 16, Coco Gauff’s voice is already as strong as her serve
Source: The Undefeated
Coco Gauff—the youngest player ranked in the top 100 by the Women’s Tennis Association—says we are all responsible for the fight against racism.
Kent State Shootings: A Timeline of the Tragedy
Source: History.com
Students protesting the Vietnam War at Kent State in 1970 were met with violence from the National Guard. Parallels can be made between what happened then and what is happening around the U.S. now. Who ultimately has the power in these situations—and should they?
The majestic Earth as seen through the eyes of astronauts orbiting above
Source: Aeon
| See Earth like never before while also hearing first-hand accounts about the awe-inspiring view of our planet from space. |