A 13-year-old eagle huntress in Mongolia
Source: BBC
Using golden eagles to hunt is an ancient tradition in the Altai mountains of Mongolia. Meet Ashol-Pan, who might be the only girl learning this challenging skill.
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Willingness to take risks: A personality trait
Source: Science Daily
Researchers from Universität Basel have found evidence that willingness to take risks is a personality trait. They call for other researchers to ensure their measurements of risk include many types of situations.
Wheat People vs. Rice People
Source: The New York Times
Anthropologist T.M. Luhrmann analyzes the independence and interdependence displayed in different cultures.
How Praise Became a Consolation Prize
Source: The Atlantic
Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck discusses the latest version of her book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, in which she futher explains the concept of growth mindset.
What Animals Taught Me About Being Human
Source: The New York Times
Helen Macdonald, author of the best-selling memoir H is for Hawk, wonders about the desires and needs of animals. She suggests we can only imagine what they can be through our own lens of human experience.
Most Millennials Are Finding It Hard to Transition Into Adulthood: Report
Source: NBC News
This article points out that members of the millennial generation face a number of challenges as they adjust to life as adults in “the real world.”
No, Where Are You Really From?
Source: CNN
Click this link to read and hear about some of the experiences Americans have had when questioned about their cultural backgrounds and identities.
10 Steps to Fighting Injustice Through Social Media
Source: Medium
Hashtag activism has brought a wide range of pressing issues to the forefront of people’s consciousness. Here are some tips for fighting injustice by starting a social media movement of your own.
The Kindness of Strangers
Source: Psychology Today
A psychology professor tries to get to the bottom of why we do good things for others, even when these acts don’t seem to benefit us directly.
How the homeless create homes
Source: The Conversation
Although some people may view the homeless as very different from themselves, we all find ways to make a place for ourselves in the world.