What makes space travel so dangerous?
Source: BBC
Read about the risks astronauts face when exploring space.
Technology
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.
“Brave Man’s” glass bridge offers vertigo-inducing views
Source: PBS News
Would you walk across this bridge if it were made of glass? See how some tourists in China are crossing a glass bridge and facing their fear of height in this video.
Technobiophilia: Can we get all the nature we need in digital form?
Source: Aeon
Digital expert Sue Thomas explains that humans have a genetic attraction to the natural world, but argues that digital representations of nature may satisfy our needs.
Deep-Sea Sub Crushed Under Pressure
Source: International Business Times
Nereus, a highly advanced and costly deep-sea robotic submarine, was about 6.2 miles deep in the ocean when it was crushed under the pressure of the deep waters.
5 Teens Who Are Helping Others Online
Source: Family Circle
Read about what spurred on five different U.S. teenagers to utilize the internet and social media to make a lasting change on the lives of others.
Book Nook: The Wright Brothers, by David McCullough
Source: WYSO
Historian and best-selling author David McCullough discusses his new book, The Wright Brothers, with Book Nook podcast host Vick Mickunas.
Teen Entrepreneurs – 11 Important Business Lessons from Teenage Entrepreneurs
Source: Brad Aronson's Blog
From a student who made bio-fuel and used it to drive a teacher’s car to another who developed a wind-powered cell phone charger, get 11 valuable lessons direct from teenage entrepreneurs who participated in Schoolyard Ventures. This Philadelphia-based organization helps high school students become entrepreneurs.
Risks and Challenges
Source: Mars One
Can you imagine the phenomenal planning, testing, and effort it would take to establish a human settlement on Mars? Mars One gives a brief idea of the risks and challenges involved. The FAQ page answers questions about the potential psychological and physical effects of the mission on astronauts.
Gladwell on GPS: David Was No Underdog
Source: CNN
In this video interview, author Malcolm Gladwell explains why he believes that in the Bible story of David and Goliath, David was not the underdog facing a fearful situation.