Category: Education
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The Heroines Who Fought in the Movement for Brazil’s Independence
In the state of Bahia, the movement for Brazil’s independence began in February 1822. Seven months before the proclamation by Dom Pedro, but the Portuguese refused to leave the province, and there was a war that lasted until their expulsion on July 2, 1823. One of the heroines was Maria Quitéria, who disguised herself as…
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How to Turn a Healthy Lifestyle into a Business Model
Finding the right balance between a healthy life and lifestyle is a significant challenge. Many people ignore health issues until they become severe. According to the SMA (International Stress Management Association), only 23% of the adult population in the U.S. engages in sufficient exercise, over 40% suffer from chronic diseases, and only 12.2% are metabolically…
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September 23 – International Day Against Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking of Persons
September 23 is the International Day Against Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking of Women and Children. On this date, various actions are carried out to combat and prevent this form of modern slavery. UN data indicates that there are about 2.5 million victims of human trafficking, and the number may be much higher than the official…
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Dracula, a classic by Bram Stoker
Synopsis: Vampire stories, widely spread around the world, originate from 18th-century Hungarian folklore. A vampire, according to popular tradition, is the restless soul of a suicide, criminal, or heretic that rises from the grave, usually in the form of a bat, to drink the blood of humans. The gothic novel Dracula (1897) by British author…
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How Anyone Can Request Government Records
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Want to know how many tickets the police issued to drivers for texting while driving? Or perhaps you are a journalist trying to understand why a long-time government employee retired so suddenly. In the United States, anyone can use the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to request public records from the government, whether they are…
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U.S. Presidents Come from Diverse Professions
The 45 presidents of the United States have held a variety of professions before arriving at the White House. Many held jobs that provided them with insight into the everyday lives of their American compatriots. Twenty-five American presidents — including Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Roosevelt, and Barack Obama — were lawyers. Several presidents had…
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American Diplomats Study Languages of the World
American diplomats reflect the diversity of the U.S. and the world. In their posts abroad, they make a special effort to connect directly with people by studying foreign languages.
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These 3 Discoveries Will Shape the Future of Medicine
Biotechnology – one of the fastest-growing scientific fields – utilizes tools from biology, chemistry, computing, engineering, and mathematics to advance research promising medical breakthroughs. Biotechnology products and solutions generated about $1 trillion in revenue worldwide in 2021, a 34% increase from five years ago, according to the 2021 Global Biotechnology Innovation Scorecard, which ranks the…
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These Sea Turtles Face Danger
Sea turtles have been swimming in the world’s oceans for over 100 million years. However, today the survival of these living relics from the age of dinosaurs is threatened. Of the seven species, three — the green turtle, the hawksbill, and the Kemp’s ridley — are listed as endangered or critically endangered on the Red…
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Imagining the Earth
If we were to approach rivers, mountains, dragonflies, redwoods, and reptiles as if they were all alive, intelligent, imbued with soul, imagination, and purpose, what could the world become? Who would we become if we intentionally engaged with such an animated Earth? The world would come alive if we taught our children – and ourselves!…