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[ Science ]
How We Predicted the Walk on the Moon, Cell Phones, and Siri!
For centuries now we have had a way of looking into—and even shaping—the future. But how is this possible? Well, some of our favorite movies and television shows are already giving us a glimpse into what life may look like in tomorrow’s tomorrow! Ready to take a peek?
28 minutes
[ Thought Leaders ]
Bringing the Wisdom of Mothers to the Racial Divide
By Dr. Lynda
How do we pick up the pieces and move forward to a better world, together? Dr. Lynda sat down with the brilliant Principal Linda Cliatt-Wayman to talk about how her work turning around some of the most dangerous schools in America can inform how we start the conversations we need to have to create a better future from this moment in history.
7 minutes
[ Innovation ]
This Clock Will Run for 10,000 Years… But Why?
By Sam Burns
What will happen in 10,000 years? Who will be here? This innovation hopes to connect us to the thousands of generations to come, ticking away in a mountain through the timeline of humanity.
20 minutes
[ Thought Leaders ]
How to Move Forward When Grief Finds You!
By Sam Burns
If you or a friend are struggling with grief, this article will feel like opening a window on a new landscape. Here are some transformational ideas about how we can move forward with grief, from a thought leader who has had her fair share of experience with it!
6 minutes
You’re Probably an Optimist, You Just Might Not Know It Yet
It turns out that optimism is hard-wired into our brains, but is this actually a good thing? What does it help us accomplish?
10 minutes
Virtual Reality Isn’t Just for the Kids!
By Sam Burns
The potential for virtual reality systems is making its way into some unexpected corners, and it may even have the power to change lives! Here’s one function it performs that most of us have never considered!
8 minutes
[ Food ]
Robots, the Future of Food?
Robots have changed a lot of industries, will food be next? Here’s how the future of robotics may help the world get access to better, healthier food!
13 minutes
[ Culture ]
Driverless Cars: How Our Bodies Can Inspire the Future
Are driverless cars and other forms of futuristic transportation a far-off dream? It turns out that our own bodies can provide a little inspiration to turn science fiction into reality!
19 minutes
[ Business ]
The Best Stats You’ve Ever Seen
By Dr. Lynda
Despite what the negative 24-hour news cycle tells us, it turns out that the world is NOT actually going to hell in a handbasket! Things are getting better and there’s solid data to prove it! Learn more in today’s feature.
15 minutes
[ Design ]
Fun Theory
By Dr. Lynda
Check out an initiative called “Fun Theory”, where engineering and good design is inspiring us to make MUCH better choices!
