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In Ecuador, a floating building is bringing the community together

Santay Island became a Protected Area in 2010 and is part of the National System of Protected Areas as a National Recreational Area

09/27/2022

By Emmett Smith

A man pulling up on a small boat to the floating structure in Ecuador the Santay Observatory

A man pulling up on a small boat to the floating structure in Ecuador the Santay Observatory

'Girls Who Code' book series temporarily banned in Pennsylvania school district

One among many titles in peril across classrooms in America.

09/27/2022

By Meera Navlakha

Three covers of books for the "Girls Who Code" series showing an animated group of girls meeting around computers.

Three covers of books for the "Girls Who Code" series showing an animated group of girls meeting around computers.

'Killer Underwear Invasion' makes a kid-friendly case against misinformation

You're never too young to learn about news literacy!

09/22/2022

By Chase DiBenedetto

Amazon announces next-gen Fire HD 8 tablets with 'Tap to Alexa' accessibility feature

They're available for preorder immediately and will begin shipping in October.

09/21/2022

By Haley Henschel

a man in jeans and a gray shirt looks at the dashboard of a fire hd 8 tablet while sitting on a chair in front a wood coffee table and a green couch

a man in jeans and a gray shirt looks at the dashboard of a fire hd 8 tablet while sitting on a chair in front a wood coffee table and a green couch

Why bi people are more vulnerable to partner violence

Biphobia and bisexual stigma are ubiquitous and have been linked to sexual violence.

09/16/2022

By Anna Iovine

bi person surrounded by monster in colors of the bi flag

bi person surrounded by monster in colors of the bi flag

New $42M guaranteed income program is using innovative tech to distribute funds

It's the nation's largest guaranteed income program.

09/14/2022

By Chase DiBenedetto

An illustration of a man holding a phone. On the screen is a big green dollar sign.

An illustration of a man holding a phone. On the screen is a big green dollar sign.

Gun sales will be specifically marked by credit companies to help monitor purchases

Based on new international standards, it's a step in the right direction for national gun reform.

09/11/2022

By Chase DiBenedetto

A pile of Visa, American Express, and MasterCard credit cards in various colors.

A pile of Visa, American Express, and MasterCard credit cards in various colors.

Apple Watch Series 8 launches new fertility tracking tools

The tech giant's latest "commitment to women's health."

09/07/2022

By Chase DiBenedetto

An Apple Watch Series 8 receives a push notification that reads "Ovulation Date Estimated. It's likely you ovulated on Friday, September 2nd, 2022."

An Apple Watch Series 8 receives a push notification that reads "Ovulation Date Estimated. It's likely you ovulated on Friday, September 2nd, 2022."

Pakistan is experiencing a climate emergency. Here's how you can help.

The United Nations is appealing for widespread international support.

08/31/2022

By Chase DiBenedetto

An aerial shot of a flooded residential area. The roofs of houses and the very tops of trees poke out from a green body of water.

An aerial shot of a flooded residential area. The roofs of houses and the very tops of trees poke out from a green body of water.

See the heartwarming support for California's farmworkers on TikTok

Simple acts of humanity captured on TikTok and Instagram.

08/30/2022

By Elizabeth de Luna

Four screenshots of TikTok videos. The first is a member of the march posing with a uniformed UPS worker holding a United Farm Workers flag. The second is a construction worker standing on top of a truck cheering for the march. The third is a photo of a long line of protesters with the California state capitol in the background. The fourth is an older man handing out sliced oranges to marchers from the back of his truck.

Four screenshots of TikTok videos. The first is a member of the march posing with a uniformed UPS worker holding a United Farm Workers flag. The second is a construction worker standing on top of a truck cheering for the march. The third is a photo of a long line of protesters with the California state capitol in the background. The fourth is an older man handing out sliced oranges to marchers from the back of his truck.

4 ways to make your back-to-school shopping list better for the environment

Think reusable and recycled. Then educate your kids about climate change.

08/28/2022

By Chase DiBenedetto

An illustration of a green recycling symbol on a blue background. A small human runs around the edge of the recycling symbol.

An illustration of a green recycling symbol on a blue background. A small human runs around the edge of the recycling symbol.

8 organizations working to solve the gender gap in education — and how to help them

Progress is happening, but there's still more to do.

08/27/2022

By Siobhan Neela-Stock and Chase DiBenedetto

kids in a classroom raising their hands

kids in a classroom raising their hands

Why suicide loss stories on TV matter: What 'The Bear' and 'Reservation Dogs' got right

These critically-acclaimed shows represent suicide loss authentically.

08/24/2022

By Rebecca Ruiz

A side-by-side image of scenes from 'The Bear' and 'Reservation Dogs.' Carmy cooks in the kitchen while Daniel looks sad.

A side-by-side image of scenes from 'The Bear' and 'Reservation Dogs.' Carmy cooks in the kitchen while Daniel looks sad.

Yelp's latest feature alerts users to Crisis Pregnancy Centers

The "consumer notice" helps verify reliable abortion providers.

08/23/2022

By Chase DiBenedetto

A rep map of the United States overlaid on a black background. White location markers are scattered across the map.

A rep map of the United States overlaid on a black background. White location markers are scattered across the map.

Singapore abolishes colonial-era law criminalizing sex between men

"The first step on a long road towards full equality for LGBTQ people in Singapore."

08/22/2022

By Meera Navlakha

The words 'Repeal 377A' in lights.

The words 'Repeal 377A' in lights.

What to do if your child mentions a 'back-to-school necklace'

Signs that a teen is worried about going back to school include this phrase.

08/18/2022

By Rebecca Ruiz

A girl wearing a backpack tentatively approaches a school bus with students waiting to board.

A girl wearing a backpack tentatively approaches a school bus with students waiting to board.

Mobile solar-powered nanogrid brings energy to disaster-struck areas

We need renewable energy to adapt to the consequences of climate change just as much as we need it to tackle the issue itself.

08/16/2022

By Teodosia Dobriyanova

A mobile nanogrid with solar panels on the rooftop has stopped on a road near a forest. Caption reads" 'Mobile sun power."

A mobile nanogrid with solar panels on the rooftop has stopped on a road near a forest. Caption reads" 'Mobile sun power."

Space junk is unregulated, harmful, and putting people at risk

Who is protecting them from space garbage?

08/15/2022

By Chase DiBenedetto

A red and black metal cube floats in space next to a white satellite arm. Behind the two objects is the Earth's cloud-filled atmosphere.

A red and black metal cube floats in space next to a white satellite arm. Behind the two objects is the Earth's cloud-filled atmosphere.

When COVID finally came for me, meditating made a huge difference

Coping with COVID can be easier thanks to mindfulness meditation.

08/11/2022

By Rebecca Ruiz

An illustration of a woman sitting upright in bed and meditating while sick with COVID.

An illustration of a woman sitting upright in bed and meditating while sick with COVID.

Sesame Place to hold diversity training after videos show black girls, others snubbed

After accusations of racial bias, Sesame Place launches new efforts.

08/10/2022

By Rebecca Ruiz

Popular Sesame Street characters dance on stage at a Sesame Place theme Park.

Popular Sesame Street characters dance on stage at a Sesame Place theme Park.

23 climate change documentaries you need to watch because this planet is NOT fine

Get educated, then take action.

08/10/2022

By Shannon Connellan

A before and after shot shows a coral reef in two stages: one is alive, one is dead and bleached.

A before and after shot shows a coral reef in two stages: one is alive, one is dead and bleached.

How to use iOS 16's expanded sound recognition tool

You can now detect, and be alerted to, the specific sounds of your own home

08/01/2022

By Chase DiBenedetto

An illustration of a giant phone on a pink background. A man smaller than the phone is switching turning on setting on the phone screen.

An illustration of a giant phone on a pink background. A man smaller than the phone is switching turning on setting on the phone screen.

How to use iOS 16's new door detection

Navigating your environment gets a little easier

07/31/2022

By Chase DiBenedetto

A hand holding an iPhone with its camera open. On the screen is the magnifier app, which describes a blue, closed door 8 feet away.

A hand holding an iPhone with its camera open. On the screen is the magnifier app, which describes a blue, closed door 8 feet away.

How to use the new Live Captions in iOS 16

Apple finally catching up to the needs of all users?

07/30/2022

By Chase DiBenedetto

A person holds up an iPhone to their face. The screen shows an active FaceTime call with captions running across the top of the screen above the speaker.

A person holds up an iPhone to their face. The screen shows an active FaceTime call with captions running across the top of the screen above the speaker.

TikTok auto-captions are rolling out for 'select videos' on your FYP

You don't have to wait for your fave creator to turn them on anymore.

07/21/2022

By Elena Cavender

Light up sign that says, "TikTok."

Light up sign that says, "TikTok."