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The real reason conspiracy theories work

AdultsHistoryHumanPsychology...
Here's why we've evolved to fall for conspiracy theories.

How To Survive The First Hour Of A Nuclear Blast

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The situation has played out in TV and movies for years, but what should you really do if a nuke detonated near you?

We need to relearn how to play nice in peer review

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Most educators obsess about the quality of their work and are afraid, at best, to disappoint their department and mentors, and at worst, to have their name blacklisted among the community.

A Senegalese Wrestler Trains to Become the ‘King of the Arena’

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In this west African country, wrestling is not just a sport, but a chance at a better life.

What Is a Sin Eater? | The Story of God

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Sal Masekela travels to England to find the final resting place of the last "sin eater."

The Biggest Lie About Climate Change

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You were lied to about climate change.

A brie(f) history of cheese - Paul Kindstedt

AdultsFoodHistorySociety
Before empires and royalty, before pottery and writing, before metal tools and weapons – there was cheese. As early as 8000 BCE, Neolithic farmers began a legacy of cheesemaking almost as old as civilization.

Does Someone Else Have Your Face?

AdultsDesignHumanSociety...
They say everyone has a doppelgänger, but is that really true? This week we meet a young woman who found her own look-alike, and figure out how we actually recognize faces.

Package Thief vs. Glitter Bomb Trap

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I got upset that my package was stolen so I made a glitter bomb revenge package.

Are we running out of clean water? - Balsher Singh Sidhu

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Despite water covering 71% of the planet’s surface, more than half the world’s population endures extreme water scarcity for at least one month a year.

These Names Can Kill Animals

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Just like the names of products and companies, animals' names can affect how we feel about them...and changing the name of a species might actually help us save it.

Nujeen wasn't supposed to make it out of Syria, but that's not stopping her dreams.

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Nujeen wasn't supposed to make it out of Syria, but that's not stopping her dreams.

What Being Bullied Actually Does To You

AdultsHumanPsychologySelf...
Triangle Bob used to be my bully, but more recently I've been bullying him. What happens to people when they get bullied?

Teaching Housing and New Desks for Nalube Primary School

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The Peace Corps is a service opportunity for motivated changemakers to immerse themselves in a community abroad, working side by side with local leaders to tackle the most pressing challenges of our generation. You can help by donating $5 or more to this campaign. Smrt English Ltd will match all donations. Click on the link for more details.

The Dinosaur On Your Thanksgiving Table

AdultsFoodHistorySociety...
Eating turkey this holiday season? Chowing down on a roast chicken? You’re eating a dinosaur!

Liberals vs Conservatives

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Are Republicans and Democrats different because of biology?

Addressing Chronic Absenteesim

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Absent students are a huge issue, read the below on what administration and educators can do, as well as some key points on preventing the problem.

Culture of cruelty: why bullying thrives in higher education

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In an environment where discussion, debate and criticism are encouraged, undermining behaviour can flourish. Read the full article posted by Sam Farley and Christine Sprigg at the following link.

Kids Speak Out on Student Engagement

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Eighth graders speak out about what engages them. A group of 220 students responded and the results fall under 10 categories that appeared over and over. Read the full article and learn from the student perspective, what engages them the most.

Redefining the Role of the Teacher: it's a Multifaceted Profession

TeachersFutureTeacher CafeEducation...
Judith Taack takes a closer look at what being an educator really means. In the article she explains how teaching should be considered a trade rather than a profession and she addresses how culture has changed and so should teaching.

He Spent 40 Years Alone in the Woods, and Now Scientists Love Him

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Welcome to Gothic, Colorado-one of the coldest places in the United States. This ghost town has been abandoned since the 1920s, but there is at least one person who still calls it home.