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23 minutes
Want to Be a Space Archaeologist?
Growing up a great number of us probably wanted to be an astronaut or an archaeologist, but what if you could have been both? Yes, space archaeology is here, and soon, we will be able to become citizen space archaeologists!
13 minutes
[ Art ]
The Magic of Pixar: Blending Science and Art
What if we were able to use our unique life experiences to push the boundaries of possibility? Danielle Feinberg is a Pixar animator who takes her love for art, technology, and science and brings them together to create movie magic. Here is her story!
5 minutes
[ Art ]
Can Eco-Conscious Transportation Be Cool?
By Sam Burns
Josh Hadar is making being environmentally friendly sexy with his “hippie hogs,” electric bikes with artful forms that turn heads…
10 minutes
[ Art ]
Graffiti that Brings A Message of Hope
What if graffiti could change communities around the world? The artist el Seed is spreading a message of hope and peace with his unique art form calligraffiti.
11 minutes
[ Animals ]
Saving the Rainforest with Old Cell Phones
How can we police large swaths of endangered rainforest with something we all have at home? The incredible startup Rainforest Connection is taking our old cell phones and giving them a second life as protectors of some of the most at-risk habitat on the planet!
12 minutes
[ Conservation & Sustainability ]
Bye Bye Plastic Bags
All over the world, plastic bags are becoming a major source of pollution. So, how do you solve a problem this big? You put two driven and passionate teenage sisters on the case. Here is their story…
14 minutes
How Paper Microscopes Can Change the World
The Foldscope is a nearly indestructible paper microscope that costs less than a dollar to manufacture, and it is changing the future of education and medicine in developing countries. Here’s its incredible story…
8 minutes
[ Animals ]
The Incredible Journey of Jane Goodall
How would knowing the story of your childhood hero have changed what you thought was possible growing up? For many, Jane Goodall is a childhood hero, but her story, in her own words, is and incredible and inspiring journey. Let her tell you more…
7 minutes
A DIY Smartphone Microscope!
With just a few simple steps and some cheap materials, your phone can help you explore the microscopic world around you! Can you imagine how fun this might be for the kids in your life?
9 minutes
You’ll Love Our Friend TED (.com)
By Dr. Lynda
Our new EWC Must-See TED Talks page is here! If you don’t know about TED.com, this will begin a journey of ideas for you, with many of the most ingenious people on the planet – both creators and watchers of TED Talks.
7 minutes
[ Art ]
Maya Angelou: Just Do Right
By Dr. Lynda
Have you ever felt like you could use the advice of a wise elder, or a loving grandparent? Maybe one clarifying perspective to reach for, moment to moment, might be helpful.
18 minutes
[ Conservation & Sustainability ]
One Teenager, Changing the World for Many
By Dr. Lynda
At age 14, Easton LaChappelle met a 7 year old girl who had a prosthetic arm. The limb could only open and close, and yet it cost $80,000. He thought he could do better, and do it for under $1,000. He set to work in his bedroom, and later the family garage.
10 minutes
[ Conservation & Sustainability ]
Brilliant: Plastic Bottle Schools!
By Dr. Lynda
Innovation at its best may be when someone takes something we have a lot of and transforms it sustainably into something we need that is scarce. Take a look at this wonder!
6 minutes
[ Animals ]
One Kind of Compassion: Dog Retirement Home
By Dr. Lynda
Human beings seem to be hard-wired for compassion, despite what the negative 24-hour news cycle tells us. Take a look!
15 minutes
[ Conservation & Sustainability ]
Guerrilla Gardener Takes on South Central LA
By Dr. Lynda
Meet Ron Finley; an amazing fellow who’s come up with a better idea than battling over turf. How about using “turf” in a very old way! Take a look!
17 minutes
[ Conservation & Sustainability ]
Kimberly Bryant: Black Girls Code
By Dr. Lynda
Who do you picture when you think of a computer programmer, game designer, IT professional? Not a woman of color? Let Kimberly Bryant inspire you!
8 minutes
[ Business ]
Teaching the Homeless to Code
By Dr. Lynda
Could knowing how to code change your life? Think not?… Take a look at the possibilities! What about teaching the homeless to code? This one is amazing.
16 minutes
[ Animals ]
Communicating with WILD Dolphins
By Dr. Lynda
Imagine what it would really be like to understand the mind and communicate with another intelligent species on the planet. Dolphins may be the first.
34 minutes
Malala Yousafza: A Hero for Humankind
By Dr. Lynda
Here’s a hero for the ages, teaching us “Fierce Compassion”. Turns out we don’t have to be a doormat. We can stand our ground fiercely, while still having empathy and compassion for those who seek to limit the world.
