Now You Can Learn a Language While You Wait For WiFi

The apps harness "micro-moments" of your life for learning – like when you're waiting for your social media pages to load.

By Jeanne Goddard

01 January 37 Views

Israelis and Palestinians: Taking Peace into their Own Hands

Numerous peace attempts between the lands of Israel and Palestine have failed, but one group decided to try something new for negotiations...

By Lorna Concepcion

16 December 42 Views

This Font is Designed Specifically For Dyslexia - and it Really Works

The subtle characteristics of the Dyslexie font have been shown to help dyslexics read faster and make fewer spelling errors.

By Tiffani Spengler

04 December 34 Views

Siri Sends Amusing Text to Guy's Wife When He Starts Playing the Trombone

He accidentally activated the voice recognition feature on his phone while practicing trombone—and we're giggling at the result.

By Tiffani Spengler

03 December 35 Views

10 Foreign Words to Use - When Saying "I Love You" Isn't Enough

None of these words can be truly translated into English - but their definitions will ring true in any language.

By Jeanne Goddard

06 August 36 Views

This Group is Encouraging Muslims and Christians to Find Peace

In recent years, these Christian and Muslim communities have endured sparking tensions – but one group is helping them to understand each other instead.

By Lorna Concepcion

06 November 47 Views

A Love Letter to Land Lines on the 40th Anniversary of Cellphones

Sometimes, when I am home alone, the red phone rings downstairs. It's a rotary phone from eBay. I bid $63.13 for it two years ago because we needed a land line for our alarm system. I am thinking about the red phone today as the world jibber-jabbers about the 40th anniversary of the first cellphone call.

By Elizabeth Wood

03 April 35 Views

10 Questions You Will Want to Ask Your Grandparents on September 10th

With National Grandparents Day right around the corner, here are 10 fascinating questions you can ask your older family members.

By Jeanne Goddard

06 September 37 Views

Mayor Has Invited More Than 100 Strangers to His House So He Can Cook Them Dinner

This Minnesota town might be the kindest place around – and it is probably best exemplified by the mayor and his home-cooked meals.

By Jeanne Goddard

30 May 43 Views

Portals That Connect People From Different Countries Are Helping to 'Start World Peace'

There are over 30 of these portals all over the world, and they are already being hailed as a means of "changing lives" and "starting world peace."

By Lorna Concepcion

22 May 36 Views

After Grandmother Loses Ability to Speak, Man Uses Tech to Get Her Voice Back

Danny Weissberg couldn't bear the thought of his grandmother communicating without the sound of her own voice – so instead, he came up with a way for her to do just that.

By Jeanne Goddard

19 April 33 Views

Device That Translates 'Silent Speech' Could Revolutionize the Way People Communicate

MIT researchers have developed a computer interface that can transcribe words that the user verbalizes internally but does not actually speak aloud.

By Jeanne Goddard

15 April 37 Views

Instead of Arguing Online, Political Foes Are Coming Together Over Food to 'Make America Dinner Again'

It's easy to get into an angry argument with a stranger over the internet - but what if you're both asked to sit down over a pleasant dinner instead?

By Tiffani Spengler

02 February 45 Views

15 Quick Tips for Introverts Who Need to Network

From introducing yourself near the buffet table, to seeking out connections before an event – these tips are scientifically proven to help introverts maneuver the difficulties of networking.

By Jeanne Goddard

24 January 46 Views

Boy With Down Syndrome Who Only Knows 12 Words Learns to Speak By Singing 'You Are My Sunshine'

Amanda Bowman Gray asked her daughter, Lydia, to watch her 25-month-old with Down syndrome while she took a quick shower. Minutes later, the mom caught them singing in the hallway.

By Jeanne Goddard

18 January 53 Views