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These 2 cognitive biases may explain why girls fall behind in tech, engineering, and math
While women are well-represented in the science world, men still prevail in jobs related to technology, engineering, and math — at a ratio of roughly four to one.
This may be a matter of aptitude at the professional level, but …
Read More10 Awesome Things At 60 I Never Had At 30
A week ago I turned 60. And while the number sounds much older than I feel, I am also extremely aware of how great my life is at the same time. In fact, thinking back I am hyper-aware of how …
Read MoreThe Lifestyle Choices That Helped Me Learn To Accept Myself
I was raised in Baltimore, an only child in a single parent household. My father struggled with drug addiction and an ever-evolving arrest record, and was absent most of my youth.
My mother worked tirelessly to protect me from my …
Read More51-Year-Old Carried Her Daughter’s Baby – And It Helped Put Her MS In Remission
After struggling with fertility issues and losing a baby at 24 weeks, Mandy Stephens became a parent this summer with the help of a very special surrogate — her own mother.
Fifty-one-year-old Sherri Dickson volunteered to be her 32-year-old daughter’s …
Read MoreStudents Improving Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in the Developing World
With 750 million people lacking access to clean water and 2.5 billion without improved sanitation facilities, the global community must prioritize water, sanitation, and hygiene. Lee Blaney believes that students can play a fundamental role in these efforts and improve …
Read MoreSixth Graders on Mindfulness
“It really calms me down ’cause I get really stressed about homework a lot and when I breathe and just take a moment it really helps me focus more and I can get a lot more done” says one student.…
Read MoreAmazing 10-Year-Old Wants To Help Make Girls More Confident
Olivia Allen, 10, has already taken her first steps to becoming a philanthropist.
Allen, who lives in Louisville, Kentucky, hosted a free conference for her peers on Aug. 22 titled, “I Can Be: Girls Confidence Conference.”
“It’s important to give …
Read MoreKenyan Women Are Quietly Revolutionizing Farming
For people in central Kenya who are trying to live off the land, the challenges are many as the region is not known for its agriculture-friendly conditions.
But, thanks to the work of an organization working to spread innovative farming …
Read MoreKintsugi: The Art of Broken Pieces
From KharmaTube: Join third generation craftsman Shimode Muneaki on a brief introduction to kintsugi, the ancient Japanese art of mending broken objects. Traditionally, lacquer is used to reconnect shattered pieces of pottery and gold leaf is applied along the repaired …
Read MoreCan Reusable Bags At The Grocery Store Change What People Buy?
Consumers who prefer reusable bags tend to buy more organic food. Researchers say that makes sense, given that the bags suggest a concern for the environment. But they also buy more junk food.
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