Anne Frank’s diary is now free to download despite copyright dispute
Source: The Verge
On January 1, 70 years after her death, Anne Frank’s diary (in the Dutch language) was available free to download, read, and distribute.
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How Living Off the Grid Works
Source: How Stuff Works
People who choose to live “off the grid” often do so for environmental reasons. This article explains the steps to take to disconnect from public utiltites.
Trash-mapping expedition sheds light on “Great Pacific Garbage Patch”
Source: The Guardian
A garbage dump twice the size of Texas? In the Pacific Ocean? Find out what scientists and volunteers have discovered and what they are saying about this human-caused disaster.
My Attempt to Free Anne Frank’s Diary
Source: Dutch Genealogy
2015 marked the 70th anniversary of Anne Frank’s death. Anne’s legacy—her diary—should be available in the public domain on January 1, 2016 under Dutch law. But Dutch genealogist Yvette Hoitink explains a twist in the tale.
Horror Films for Apes Are Teaching Scientists About Long-Term Memory
Source: Smithsonian
Japanese science researchers observed how apes use their long-term memory by showing “horror” movies to chimpanzees. They used an eye tracker device to record the chimps eye movements in response to the key action scenes in the movies.
Moving Innovation in Education Forward
Source: Medium
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan presents an initiative to foster innovation in the educational system.
The Decades That Invented the Future, Part 1: 1900-1910
Source: Wired
The turn of the century from the 1800s to the 1900s was a time of great innovation and growth. Read about some of the influential inventions of the twentieth century’s first decade.
Top 10 Ben Franklin Inventions
Source: How Stuff Works
A statesman, writer, and publisher, Benjamin Franklin also invented many practical products.
What makes space travel so dangerous?
Source: BBC
Read about the risks astronauts face when exploring space.
Ocean Explorer: Technology
Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Earth’s last frontier is the ocean. Learn about the history of ocean exploration and the latest technology that’s helping today’s explorers learn more than ever before.