How Do You Create Attentive, Responsible Teens? Give ’Em Jobs!
Source: Slate
Check out this link to see why one blogger thinks it’s important for teenagers to have jobs.
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How puberty prepares adolescents for adulthood through changing face perceptions
Source: Penn State
Researchers at Penn State University are studying how young people who are going through puberty perceive the faces of others they encounter, and how these perceptions are related to social behaviors and relationships.
Hispanic Identity Fades Across Generations as Immigrant Connections Fall Away
Source: Pew Research Center
Two recent studies conducted by the Pew Research Center indicate that fewer Americans are identifying as Hispanic or Latino than in the past. This article examines the reasons for this trend.
The Risky Side of Creativity: Domain Specific Risk Taking in Creative Individuals
Source: Frontiers in Psychology
In this scientific study, researchers explore the link between creativity and risk-taking.
Nurture Counts as Much as Nature in Success
Source: Bloomberg
Columnist Noah Smith outlines the findings of a study that shows human influence matters more than genetics when measuring intelligence and success. He argues that Americans should take note.
Shackleton’s Ad – Men Wanted for Hazardous Journey
Source: Discerning History
Arctic explorer Ernest Shackleton is said to have advertised for companions: “Low wages, bitter cold, long hours of complete darkness. Safe return doubtful.” But did he really?
Juliet’s Wall Graffiti
Source: Veronissima
Though not as poetic as Shakespeare, scores of tourists inscribe their own words of love on a wall outside what is billed as Juliet’s house in Verona, Italy.
Native American Pow Wows Celebrate Patriotism, Unity
Source: Voice of America
Learn about the traditions shared by the many different nations and tribes of modern Native Americans.
Signs of Life
Source: What If?
How pervasive is humans’ footprint on the Earth? Author Randall Munroe explores the question.
Teenager fulfills her philanthropic dreams
Source: Dhirubhai Ambani International School
Sixteen year-old Bansini Doshi, spends her time between studies donating books cloths, and other basic items to the underprivileged section of the society through her NGO (non-profit organization), called Dia Foundation. She proves that with determination and great empathy for humanity age doesn’t matter when it comes to helping another human being.