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13 minutes
[ Innovation ]
Become an Instant Backyard Scientist with iNaturalist!
What if you could go on a safari and get up close and personal with hundreds of plants animals, no plane ticket, no fancy guide, and no money required? Now, all of us can experience our own backyards with a little more wonder thanks to this amazing app!
8 minutes
[ Nature ]
What Are These Walking Jellybeans Doing on Your Plants?
Most people would overlook these candy pooping, clone birthing, walking jellybeans, but you are not most people! These little gals will have you turning over more leaves, getting more excited about the world, and letting curiosity be your guide!
10 minutes
[ Science ]
How Dogs Are Helping Us Detect Cancer!
A group of highly trained dogs is learning to smell some of the hardest to detect forms of cancer! So, what are we learning from these super-sniffers?
8 minutes
[ Science ]
It’s an Octopus?! It’s a Blanket!? What is this Awe-some Creature?
Sometimes we need a little awe to reset our sense of wonder about the world! When it comes to finding inspiration we need to look no further than the natural world. Billowing through the ocean, this giant creature will leave you with your jaw on the floor!
20 minutes
[ Science ]
Where Do Those Psychedelic Images of Space Come From?
You’ve probably seen those psychedelic images from space; colorful clouds of swirling dust, galaxies colliding, and stars being born. But where do those images come from? How are they made? And does space seriously look like that?!
12 minutes
[ Culture ]
Why Spices Are WAY More Than the Spice of Life!
Ever wondered why some cultures embrace all the spice in the cabinet and others are, well, a little blander? There’s a fascinating bit of science behind the difference in our food preferences around the globe, and it goes way past making our food delicious! Ready to look at your spice cabinet with fresh eyes?
12 minutes
[ Thought Leaders ]
Learning Life’s Gentle Lessons with the Seahorse Whisperer!
Can observing the gentle ways of a graceful sea creature actually make you a better person? Rog Hanson is known as the Seahorse Whisperer, and you don’t end up with a title like that for no reason! We’re diving in with him to discover how we can all grow as humans from one of nature’s most elusive miracles.
10 minutes
[ Culture ]
Enjoy the World’s Greatest Museums in Your PJs!
What if you could meet the world’s rarest animals, get up close to some of the most famous paintings, and dive into the wonders of science without leaving your couch? Museums and zoos are giving us a new way to explore the world through virtual experiences!
12 minutes
[ Thought Leaders ]
The Secret Power of Checklists
The fastest way to start reducing your stress and increasing productivity doesn’t require any expensive new planners or apps. All you need to start working with the accuracy skill of a doctor or an astronaut is a piece of paper and a pen!
15 minutes
[ Science ]
From Bunnies to Solar Systems: The Magic of Dust!
What do the dust bunnies under your nightstand have in common with our solar system? Turns out, the answer to that is all about the wonder of connections! Read on and all around you will seem a mystery unfolding.
7 minutes
[ Creativity ]
What Do New Yorkers Love About Their City?
How does the way we talk about things shape the way we see them? On a hot July day, the artist Marco Santini took to the New York City subway to ask, “What do you love about New York City?” The answers will make you rethink the way language shapes our view of the world!
10 minutes
[ Thought Leaders ]
Start Small, Dream Big: The Secret to Accomplishing Life-Changing Goals
How do we achieve even our loftiest goals? At 19 years old, Dave Jacka was left with only 6% of his physical function after a motorcycle accident. 25 years later, he became the first pilot with quadriplegia to fly around Australia solo! The story of how he got there has insights for us all!
15 minutes
[ Nature ]
All Hail the Great Hellbender Salamander!
Snot otter, lasagna lizard, grampus, whatever you call it, this gigantic, slimy, and loveable creature could be the unlikely superhero saving the world’s amphibians. How, you ask? Well, let’s get to know them a little better and find out!
5 minutes
[ Thought Leaders ]
The 14-Year-Old Entrepreneur Bringing Sweetness to Everyone!
By Sam Burns
14-year old Michael Platt is making life a little better for someone in need, one cupcake at a time. For every dessert he sells through his business, he’s donating one to shelters in his community—bringing some sweetness to those who could most use it. Here’s his amazing story!
9 minutes
[ Culture ]
Medical Device to Fashion Statement: The Amazing History of Glasses
In the past few decades, glasses have become a fashion statement and form of expression. But how did they make the transition from a medical device to a stylish accessory? And can we transform prosthetics, wheelchairs, and hearing aids in the same creative and widely accepted way?
8 minutes
[ Culture ]
Helping Students Find Confidence by Helping Others!
Could there be a simple way to change the lives of young people around the world? They may be on to something at Tilden Middle School—helping their students build confidence, empathy, and kindness towards other people in just a single day. Here’s how it works! (And how it can benefit you, too!)
13 minutes
[ Nature ]
How TurtleCams are Enlisting Turtles to Protect their Ocean!
By Sam Burns
Do you remember the viral video of the sea turtle with a straw stuck in its nose? It changed the way many people saw our ocean plastic problem. And now, the scientists behind that video are keeping the positive momentum going—this time turning to the turtles themselves for footage of how we can help make a difference!
12 minutes
[ Culture ]
How These Successful Coaches Are Helping Us All Unlock Our Full Potential!
What if we could unlock 50% more potential from our teams tomorrow? There is a new recipe for success being revealed on the sidelines of major sports teams that can all use to start harnessing this potential. Here’s the secret!
20 minutes
[ Thought Leaders ]
Meet the Man Behind Books Young People Actually Want to Read!
By Sam Burns
Could there really be a simple way to encourage youth to read more? See how the author, Jason Reynolds, is making it happen by telling stories that connect to the experiences of today’s young adults.
6 minutes
[ Innovation ]
The Surprising Genius Behind Your To-Go Cup!
There’s a little piece of history sitting right on top of the to-go cup of coffee you grabbed today. The coffee cup lid may seem like a humble piece of human innovation, but it’s got a secret history!
8 minutes
[ Culture ]
The Tiny Town That Became a Kingdom of Books
In the 70s, the UK gained a new, independent kingdom: a kingdom of books! Explore Hay-on-Wye, a tiny town in Wales that is every book lover’s dream!
15 minutes
[ Culture ]
How Do You Become a World Champion Pizza Spinner?
Pizza spinning is mesmerizing, but what if you added fire, multiple flying doughs, and the occasional behind-the-back spin? That’s how world champion spinner Justin Wadstein does it! Get ready—you’ve never seen dough spun quite like this before.
5 minutes
[ Nature ]
The Fabulous World of Flies!
If you like chocolate and avocados, you have flies to thank for it! Flies are everywhere and may be some of the coolest creatures on our planet. So, let’s get to know these remarkable little creatures.
14 minutes
[ Innovation ]
Reinventing Plastic with Methane and Microbes
How close are we to reinventing plastic? Well, it looks like a future with easily accessible, truly biodegradable plastics that can replace the harmful plastics we use today is right around the corner—and it uses the power of bacteria!
20 minutes
[ Thought Leaders ]
Kid President Returns to Keep Us Celebrating!
By Sam Burns
If you’re searching for a glimmer of light on the web and proof our future is good hands, don’t fret: Kid President is back and taking us on a road trip to meet other awesome kids around the United States!
14 minutes
The Bristol Bike Project: Building A Better Future on Two Wheels
What can an old bike do to impact someone’s life? Well, with The Bristol Bike Project, these old, broken bikes, are delivering remarkable new opportunities to those most vulnerable in their communities!
10 minutes
[ Nature ]
Meet the Couple that Helped Save 10 Million Acres of Patagonia
Thanks to the largest private donation of land in history, 10 million acres of land are now protected in Patagonia: one of the most beautiful places on Earth. So, who are these remarkable donors?
15 minutes
[ Innovation ]
This Disney Animator Brings Characters to Life in Virtual Reality!
What if you could step into an entire world created by one of your favorite artists? Here’s a peek at what happens when you mix the wonder of virtual reality with the magic of a Disney animator!
10 minutes
[ Culture ]
Playing Guitar with Your Toes & More Life Lessons from Mark Goffeney
Although Mark Goffeney has no arms, he’s been playing the guitar since age nine. His talents as a musician are incredible, and his insights from a lifetime of performing can inspire us all to embrace our limitations more often!
