Teaching & Learning
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On the job hunt? Avoid using these 6 common phrases
Looking for a job? A simple Google search will yield a plethora of inspiration in the form of sample elevator pitches, résumés, cover letters, and interview responses. But be cautious! Some of these instances feature terminology that will hinder your ability to portray the confidence you'll Read More...
Tova Friedman survived Auschwitz—Now she’s sharing her story on TikTok
Visitors routinely overwhelm Tova Friedman's TikTok account with tough questions, such as: Why didn't she try to flee Auschwitz? Could she hear screams coming from the gas chambers? The 84-year-old strives to depict the brutal reality of Auschwitz, a World War II Nazi extermination camp in Read More...
Youth activists in Vanuatu score a major climate win
BY SIRI CHILUKURI, Grist This story was originally published by Grist. Subscribe to its weekly newsletter here. Young environmental activists from a small South Pacific island earned a climate win that could cause major problems for the world's largest polluters. The nation of Vanuatu Read More...
How to create low-waste habits that work for you
We're all works-in-progress when it comes to developing and maintaining low-waste behaviors. And being able to reevaluate your choices on a regular basis is one of the most crucial elements in living more sustainably. Every decision has an impact, from the minor (such as avoiding single-use Read More...
The case for growing nectar-rich plants in your garden this spring
The nectar created by flowering plants is a significant food source for many of the critters we share our environment with. Those of us who want to attract wildlife to our gardens understand the importance of having flowering plants in bloom for as long as possible. Selecting nectar-rich plants Read More...
Scientists create the first-ever comprehensive map of an insect brain
According to a new study published in the journal Science, scientists have generated the first complete map of an insect's brain and, critically, all of the synaptic wire that ties it together. The resulting map is known as a connectome, and it is a fundamental piece of neuroscience. "Now we Read More...
5 tips for highlighting your collaborative skills in a job interview
Job candidates struggle to highlight their accomplishments without seeming arrogant. While interviewers want to know your past and skills, they don't want you to seem self-centered. The idea is to utilize language that demonstrates how well you cooperate with others. According to a 2022 Read More...
This museum features a gallery curated by the people they represent
While museums and historical collections can offer us some information and insight into different cultures and people, on the whole, we are realizing that much of what is presented to us does not represent these communities in an accurate or respectful way. This is because many of the things we see Read More...
7 life-changing benefits of playing tennis
It doesn't matter if you've never picked up a tennis racquet before or if yours has been gathering dust for years; it's never too late to start enjoying tennis' many advantages. In honor of National Play Tennis Day, we're sharing how tennis can have a positive impact on your physical, mental, and Read More...
More reasons to become a RAKtivist? Being kind to others also benefits the self
"Random Acts of Kindness" Day may be on a Friday this year, but the organization behind it hopes to remind you that being nice is an everyday endeavor. Of course, being kind to people regularly is simply a great thing to do. However, research shows that those who help others reap a lot of Read More...