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[ Nature ]
Little Lichen Wonders of the World
Be prepared to see the world with new eyes! Never again will you look at the rocks, trees, and buildings around you without seeing one of the world’s mysterious wonders; lichen.
16 minutes
[ Thought Leaders ]
Want a Better World? Here’s How to Have the Confidence to Make It Happen!
By Sam Burns
Your confidence can change the world by starting simply and building a ripple effect right at home! This thought leader helps us build it in ourselves and others with three simple concepts.
5 minutes
This Museum is Sparking Curiosity Anywhere!
Meet MICRO, an amazing organization bringing the wonders and knowledge of museums to everybody, with tiny museums built to inspire curiosity!
16 minutes
Not Your Average Museum Specimens
Ever wanted to be a part of a museum? Not just a donor or visitor, an actual living part of the museum! The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is making that dream a reality with an innovative program that brings the museum and its collections to life!
14 minutes
How Paper Tools will Change the World
When it comes to innovations that will change the world, shouldn’t we consider how many hands will have access to them? Check out this brilliant TED Talk from Manu Prakash, one of the remarkable brains behind the paper technologies of the future that will revolutionize how we think about science!
14 minutes
[ Education ]
Let’s Go WAY Back: The BIG History Project
By Dr. Lynda
Have you ever laid back under the blanket of a starry sky and wondered about our place in the universe? The history of our existence relies on 8 “magic moments” in time. Here’s the place to have your sense of wonder expanded!