Smithsonian: What Humpback Whales Can Teach Us About Compassion

Inspiring role models from mother nature! Are these orca-fighting, seal-saving good Samaritans really just in it for themselves? Humpback whales Continue reading →

Mashable: Google released an outstanding feature for Maps – Pedestrian routes which detail elevation changes.

What a terrific app! People who are reluctant to hike or take a long walk will be able to chart Continue reading →

EarthSky: More space views of the eclipse.

WOW! Our sun is a mesmerizing, golden, dancing orb with a divine halo… Hoping many young astronomers found their calling Continue reading →

NYT: A new kind of classroom: No Grades, No Failing, No Hurry.

Interesting approach – reminds me of the Khan Academy – more focused on the individual student’s needs and building their Continue reading →

Fast Company: China’s Massive Forest-Covered City

Inside China’s Plan For A Massive Forest-Covered City Architect Stefano Boeri designed tree-covered skyscrapers in Milan. Now he’s doing a Continue reading →

ABC: Dr. Skip Rizzo: USC virtual-reality program helps vets with PTSD – 80% success.

Skip Rizzo is amazing – heard him lecture at SB’s Cottage Hospital 2 yrs ago! Great program for vets. AND Continue reading →

Yes I CAN – Paralympics Rio 2016 – We’re the Superhumans!

Simply AMAZING and inspiring… and incredibly creative and funny!!! “DISABLED” I don’t think so… try SUPER-ABLED and motivated!

Business Insider: Bill Gates – top 11 books on science

Thank you Pocket Hits newsletter – fantastic recommendations! Read the full article: http://www.businessinsider.com/bill-gates-favorite-science-books-2017-6?utm_source=pocket&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pockethits/#thing-explainer-complicated-stuff-in-simple-words-by-randall-munroe-1 Gates Top 10 Science Bks Thursday, June Continue reading →