The remote, low-lying South Pacific island nation of Kiribati is facing a “life-or-death” situation. With few natural resources and poor infrastructure, it’s plagued by rising sea levels, water contamination and pollution.
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Could the Earth be entering a mass extinction that will wipe out several species? Some scientists say yes, and they say it’s because of the actions of humankind.
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Each year in April, the world demonstrates its support for environmental protection on what’s known as “Earth Day”. But what is being done the other 364 days of the year to safeguard the planet’s future?
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When nations and communities face adversity, from raging storms to civil wars, surviving them takes resilience. But can we learn to be resilient, regardless of the challenge?
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Developing resilience in places like West Africa where war threatens access to food, or in Southeast Asia where typhoons plague farmers, can seem like an impossible task, but eight teams, from around the globe, are tackling some of the world’s most difficult challenges.
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Building resilience in communities facing adversities – whether it’s the impact of climate change or man-made crises – is crucial for people all around the world.
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Conducting medical research can be challenging. Just ask world-renowned bioengineering professor Dr. Sangeeta Bhatia.
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Nothing makes us stronger than love. Research has shown that healthy, loving relationships can help build resilience for people facing stressful or traumatic situations. Love, as it turns out, can help buffer our hearts.
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“Adapting to adversity”. Resilience is the ability to do just that, to roll with the punches despite the challenges before you. Could resilience help build a better world? Rather than “reacting” would we be better off taking deliberate, planned and proactive risks?
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Beninese-born Angelique Kidjo is a Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and activist. Her creativity and unique musical style has captivated audiences around the globe.
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Judy Collins is an award-winning singer-songwriter who has captivated audiences with her signature sublime voice, and social activism, for more than four decades.
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She’s been called “the Oprah of China”. Forbes magazine named Chinese journalist and media entrepreneur, Yang Lan, one of the world’s 100 Most Powerful Women.
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What happens when you pair one of the most talented and celebrated music producers in the world with a traditional Mongolian group — which has a little more than a hint of heavy metal? The end product of this union may just put the band […]
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UNICEF was created in 1946 by the United Nations General Assembly to provide emergency food and healthcare to children in countries devastated by World War Two.
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While some people merely dream of changing the world, for award-winning British filmmaker Richard Curtis, it’s a reality.
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Tin Ma Ma Htet, or “Tess” as she’s known, is not only a teacher, but a leader, too. Most importantly, she’s a storyteller.
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Since 2008, funding for the arts has been cut in 80 percent of school districts across the United States.
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By thinking outside the box, South Korean table tennis champion Soo Yeon Lee was able to “paddle” her life into a new direction.
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The UN predicts that by 2025, the global population of seven billion people will soar to eight billion, making the preservation of our natural resources and protection of the planet more crucial than ever.
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It seems solving some of the world’s biggest problems often takes novel or creative ideas so solution seekers who think “outside the box” tend to see big results.
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Visitors to The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis can experience daily life in China…without ever leaving the United States.
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Jeffrey Patchen is the president and CEO of The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis – the largest children’s museum in the world.
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Celebrating the Lunar New Year is highly anticipated not only in China, but by countless cultures around the globe.
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The Chinese first arrived in America in the 19th century to work in the gold mines and help build the Transcontinental Railroad.
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For the past 50 years, East West Players theater company has been producing artistic works and educational programs that explore Asian Pacific experiences.
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With a lifespan of almost 2,000 years, the pipa is one of the most favored instruments in traditional Chinese folk music. But the popularity of rock and pop music amongst the younger generation has created the fear of losing this distinct and ancient sound.
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The United States is a place where people from around the world have brought their traditions and celebrations with them, including the Chinese. Cultural exchange between the two countries can also bring us closer and benefit both nations.
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This year, the Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, falls on February 8, 2016. This is the most important traditional festival for the Chinese people, a time for family to come together.
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To know or not to know? For Scottish‐born actress and filmmaker Marianna Palka, that was the question. After watching her father deteriorate in the throes of Huntington’s Disease, she made the brave and life‐altering decision to undergo testing to see if she too inherited the […]
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In 2013, Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie made headlines after revealing she had genetic testing that showed she was at a high risk of breast and ovarian cancer. The mother of six became part of a medical trend…and decided to have both breasts removed in an […]
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Sickle cell disease is a global public health issue affecting millions of people throughout the world. The inherited disorder impacts the bloods ability to deliver oxygen throughout the body.
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After the Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge in China, the Golden Gate Bridge, in San Francisco, is the second-most used suicide site in the world. But retired California Highway Patrol Sergeant Kevin Briggs is responsible for saving hundreds from taking that leap.
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Illnesses can sometimes run in families. Inherited genetic mutations can increase a person’s risk of developing different diseases – from cancer to mental disorders. But now, relatively new genetic testing is changing the way these illnesses are diagnosed and treated.
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David Foster has been called “Maestro to the stars.” The Canadian-born musician, record producer, songwriter, composer, and arranger has collaborated with some of the greatest superstars in music – across many genres.
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Scientific evidence shows music can awaken parts of the brain that have lain dormant for years, even in catatonic patients. So, social worker Dan Cohen decided to volunteer at retirement homes and provide music to those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. His findings were […]
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Some of the most profound and touching musical performances can be found on street corners, in parks, on train platforms, and in town squares around the world. Combined, the talents of these street musicians can be truly magical.
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Originally created as a child’s toy, the toy piano has become the inspiration for many musicians. Phyllis Chen not only collects these instruments, she composes beautiful music with them.
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Music is one of the greatest equalizers, bringing together people from all different social and cultural backgrounds for a shared human experience that transcends all boundaries.
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Seventeen‐year‐old Leroy Mwasaru is not unlike most high school students. He enjoys blogging, hanging out with his friends, and is a student leader at his school in Kenya.
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More and more young people are choosing to make difference in the world before they’ve even earned their first paycheck. It can be as simple as baking a batch of cookies to help raise money for sick children to go to camp.
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Sporting events like the FIFA World Cup, Wimbledon tennis, and the NFL’s Super Bowl have the unique ability to appeal to sports fans of all ages in every corner of the world. But for some young people, sports not only captivate them, it also inspires […]
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When Canadian Hannah Taylor was just 5 years old, she watched a man eating out of a garbage can on a frozen winter day. This defining moment would forever change Hannah’s life.
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What was your favorite toy as a child? If LEGO bricks make the list, then this week’s Close Up is for you.
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As the famous song says “Children are our future.” But many of this generation’s youth are now taking the future into their own hands.
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Imagine learning a brand new skill, anything, in just 20 hours. From speaking a new language or playing an instrument to riding a windsurfing board or even taking amazing photographs.
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In 2014, millions around the world watched as a 29-year-old paraplegic from Brazil used a mind-controlled robotic suit to kick the official ball during the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony. While it was a brief moment, it was a kick that was years in the […]
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Researchers are finding that physical activity, especially aerobic exercise, has a significant positive impact on brain function, from improving learning to preventing dementia.
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For adults, learning a second language can be incredibly difficult, but it’s much easier for toddlers and young children. Why is that?
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Imagine a shirt that lets you feel your favorite athlete’s excitement when he or she scores a goal, or wins a race. Billie Whitehouse, not only imagined this, she designed it.
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The human brain weighs a little more than a kilogram and we use it every moment of every day. Yet, so much about our brain remains a mystery.
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