Getting Wild With the Ocelot
Ocelots are endangered due to loss of their natural habitat, mostly by deforestation, especially in Central America.
Month: November 2014
Someday, You Could Help Keep Journalists Safe, Like Lily Hindy
Lily Hindy is deputy director of Reporters Instructed in Saving Colleagues, which trains journalists in first aid tactics.
50% of Earth’s Wild Animals Are Gone
Earth’s wildlife population has decreased rapidly since the 1970s due to human destruction of habitat.
Treasures Found in Ancient Shipwreck
From September 15 to October 7, 2014, a team of divers and archaeologists returned to an ancient shipwreck near the Greek island of Antikythera.
Pacific Walruses Feel Effects of Climate Change
Scientists have linked unusual behavior of walruses in Alaska to climate change.
Ebola and Global Healthcare Inequality
As of October 20, more than 4,500 West Africans have died from Ebola since the an outbreak began in March 2014. Critics have blamed the spread of the disease on global economic inequality and a slow international response to the epidemic.
Scotland Votes “No” on Independence
On September 18, 2014, Scotland voted to stay in the United Kingdom, which includes England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Youngest Nobel Peace Prize Winner
On October 10, 2014, 17-year-old activist for girls’ right to education, Malala Yousafzai, jointly won the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize with Indian national, Kailash Satyarthi.
Challenging Gender Stereotypes on the Baseball Field
Mo’ne Davis, a Little League superstar, is changing the attitudes of other people because many women are discriminated against in male-dominated sports.
Young Protesters Take to the Streets in Hong Kong
Starting in September 2014, proposed changes to how Hong Kong votes for its leaders have led to large peaceful protests in the streets, many run by young students.
