Boldly Going Where No Black Woman Had Gone Before: How Star Trek Changed NASA
Star Trek’s Nichelle Nichols (Lieutenant Uhura) changed far more than the television game. As one of the only black women on the small screen at the time and with words of encouragement from Martin Luther King Jr., this champion for diversity changed not only the history of science fiction, but the history of space exploration. Her work became undeniable proof that if you can see it, you can be it.
The Archer Who Never Missed
When you end up in a place you didn’t intend, do you get down on yourself and lament where you should be instead? Here’s a beautiful story of how you, too, can always hit bullseye. And your life will blossom as you do so.
Removing 90% of the Ocean’s Plastic in the Next 20 Years is Possible
Just a few months ago in October of 2021, The Ocean Cleanup Project reached a revolutionary milestone with their newest System 002 model: proof of technology. With this massive achievement, the nonprofit is projected to clean 90% of the ocean’s plastic waste in the next 20 years.
What To Do If You’re Feeling Stuck in Life
If you’re feeling stuck in life or in an endless loop of apathy, don’t worry. You’re not alone. Here are a few ways to get out of the rut.
Experimenting on Our Streets to Make them Better for People, Not Cars
Can we reduce the chances of our friends, family, or neighbors being injured, simply by being willing to experiment on our streets? Read on to discover how we can enhance the places we love to make sense for people, not cars.
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Practical Steps to Improve Our Lives and Communities: The Solutionary Way
Discover how adopting a solutionary mindset can empower individuals of all ages to tackle global challenges, transform their communities, and create a better world for everyone.
Pet Treats Made from Invasive Fish Solve Major Problem in Mexico
Pezzy Pets makes sustainable pet treats using invasive fish. We love this solution to a man-made problem—and so will your pet!
How Our Dinner Plates Reflect Diversity, Yet Unite Humanity
What does dinner look like around the globe? Matthieu Paley, a National Geographic Photographer, set out to document the culture of food in places untouched by supermarkets.
Navigating Turbulence: Four Approaches to Crisis Management
Have a tough decision to make? Running into another bump in the road of life? Here’s how one of the world’s top CEOs handles crisis and how we can use these insights in our own lives.
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Meet the Rescue Dogs Saving the Environment!
Rescue dogs are now becoming conservation superheroes too! Meet the pups getting a new life at the forefront of saving ecosystems, anti-poaching, and amazing conservation efforts.
Lost Your Faith in Humanity? Find It in This Lost and Found!
Can a story of human compassion be found within a sea of discarded umbrellas? We’re traveling to Tokyo to witness a treasure trove of kindness inside of the world’s most efficient lost and found!
Goodbye, Green Screen — Here’s the Tech That’s Changing Film Forever!
Movies have a way of taking us on journeys we could not have gone on without them. Now, those journeys just got a whole lot more real! We’re traveling to a galaxy far far away and discovering an other-worldly way of storytelling for at-home audiences everywhere!
Sticky Notes That Changed My Worldview
Sometimes a few sticky notes are all it takes to shift your perspective! Find joy in becoming the observer with the Society of Mundane Distinctions.
How Do You Find the Right Words for Your Love?
Have you ever felt an emotion you didn’t have the words for? This is where the beauty of other languages can step in. When it comes to love, there are a lot of feelings that English sometimes can’t quite express, but other languages have captured that magic!
The Power of Small Self-Care Habits: Ask What Could I Do Instead?
What if a few tiny self-care habits could transform your daily chaos into calm? Uncover the surprising advice that just might make it possible.
Taking Hints From Frozen Turtles: Deep Rest Is the Key to Living
Whether this year has you leaping out of your shell or hiding inside of it, we can all learn from the painted turtle, whose talent for timing can teach us a thing or two about listening to our bodies’ basic needs.
How to Finish Your To-Do List and Run a Marathon in One Day!
Could you check off your entire to-do list in one day? It’s not just possible, you can do it while having fun, doing what you love, and taking time to reflect! Here’s how!
NASA’s Message to Alien Life Celebrates the Best of Humanity
Did you know that back in 1977, NASA launched a time capsule into outer space? This historic message in a bottle is called the Golden Record, and it is a feast for the eyes, ears, mind, and soul. Let’s discover how scientists described humanity to extraterrestrial life forms, and see if it still holds up…
Pushing the Limits of Our Passions: Figure Skating in the Arctic Circle
Want to reignite a passion of yours? There’s always something new to learn, even with something we’ve been mastering for decades. We’re heading to the Arctic Circle to discover how one master tested her limits, skating into entirely unknown territory and creating one of the most beautiful performances we’ve seen.
Could Plastic-Packed Ecobricks Really Build a Brighter Future?
Can an empty soda bottle packed with plastic wrappers be the key to saving money and saving the planet? Let’s find out how Ecobricks are putting a cap on how much single use plastic gets tossed around the globe.
The Barber Taking His Talent to the Streets to Change Lives
Could a haircut really change somebody’s life? We’ve all felt that boost of confidence after a great haircut before. But for the clients of The Streets Barber, a fresh haircut has a much bigger meaning. Click in to see how we can all use our talents and passions for good.
