
Meet 7 Asian Americans whose discoveries changed the world for the better
We have compiled a list of seven scientists and engineers whose contributions are so profound, that society may have even forgotten the problems it once had to deal with before their discoveries and inventions.
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The most sustainable coffee could be one without any coffee... but it's still delicious
Climate change is expected to shift the areas where coffee can grow, with some researchers estimating that the most suitable land for coffee will shrink by more than half by 2050, and hotter temperatures will make the plants more vulnerable to pests, blight, and other threats.
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These are the current 10 best cities for public transportation in the US
From coast to coast, we scoured the nation and found the cities that make getting from A to B easier than anywhere else.
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Why hope is not the same as optimism — what one psychologist says we can learn from MLK
In conversation, “hope” and “optimism” can often be used as synonyms. But there’s an important gap between them, as psychology research suggests.
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Meet the 11 global world-changers in the 2024 TED Fellows cohort
Representing 11 countries and five continents, and spanning disciplines like health care, bioengineering, artificial intelligence, firefighting, visual art, and more, the newest TED Fellows are building a better future.
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9 comics that perfectly illustrate what it's like to live with anxiety
Haley Weaver playfully sheds light on the complexities of mental health, offering understanding and comfort, to all of us experiencing anxiety.
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South Korea's 4B movement is going viral — but what is it?
The 4B movement urges South Korean women to forgo marriage, dating, and childbirth in the name of fighting the patriarchy. And TikTok just found out about it.
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'Micro-feminism' explained: This TikTok trend is fighting gender inequality in tiny ways
Creators have sparked discussions of "micro-feminism," empowering women to reclaim their power in everyday situations and challenge harmful stereotypes.
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How To Feel Good About Voting When Things Are Looking Bad
Experts say U.S. voters are feeling disillusioned about the upcoming election. They also say there's hope.
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Bitcoin just reached an all time high — but climate damage from mining grew 125x worse in five years
Emissions from mining the cryptocurrency have skyrocketed, researchers reported recently in Scientific Reports. From 2016 to 2021, the carbon footprint of mining a single Bitcoin multiplied a staggering 126 times.
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Graduation rates for students with disabilities are improving in these states
The high school diploma is a rite of passage for many Americans. It comes with greater earning potential, improved employability, and creates a path to higher education. Still, not all children face the same barriers to graduating.
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How good news gets lost to the 'orphan crushing machine'
While the “orphan-crushing machine” can be a helpful metaphor for heartwarming stories that lack depth, the term requires nuance.
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