Jessica Kneipp

3 Things to Know About the Asian Paradise Flycatcher

The Asian Paradise Flycatcher is a species of bird that is native to India, Asia, and Central Asia. Scientists have identified around 14 subspecies of these birds, classifying them based on their plumage. In wildlife, these birds are usually found in well-wooded habitats and thick forests. 3 facts about the Asian Paradise Flycatcher 1. Appearance Adult ...

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A female Asian Paradise Flycatcher bird.

‘My Octopus Teacher’ Reminds Us About the Beauty of Nature

My Octopus Teacher is a documentary made by Pippa Ehrlich and James Reed. It showcases the friendship between filmmaker Craig Foster and an octopus from South Africa. The documentary premiered on Netflix this September and has been attracting rave reviews from critics as well as audiences. The octopus from ‘My Octopus Teacher’ The documentary covers ...

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Craig Foster underwater with an octopus.

The Booming Global Popularity of Japanese Manga

One of the biggest global cultural sensations to come out of Asia has been Japanese manga. These cartoon books have not only attracted children, but also millions of teenagers and adults all around the world, right from Hong Kong to the U.S. This has surprised many people, since countries that typically do not see much ...

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A manga comic character.

On James Burke’s Novel ‘Book of Bravery’

At the heart of this era-hopping, original, and ultimately satisfying book is the journey of one good man who learns what is truly worth fighting for.  Book of Bravery, by Australian author James Burke, plays out this adventuresome story over a two millennia stretch of history. In each of its 14 chapters, we start with ...

Jessica Kneipp

Roman Centurion on cliff against a sunset backdrop.

4 Famous Female Scientists Who Changed the World

When we talk about great scientists of the world, we mostly think of men like Einstein, Stephen Hawking, Isaac Newton, and so on. However, women have made significant contributions to the development of science as well, although female scientists, unfortunately, get little attention. 4 famous female scientists 1. Ada Lovelace (1815-1852) You might have heard ...

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Ada Lovelace.

An American Academy That Teaches Music to the Blind

AMB is a music academy in California that is pretty unique when compared to other music schools — it is the only academy of music in the U.S. that is completely dedicated to teaching music to blind students. David Pinto, the founder of AMB, has even developed special software to help the students learn music ...

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A young child playing a piano.

Human Rights Lawyer Gao Zhisheng ‘Missing’ for 3 Years

Gao Zhisheng is a human rights lawyer from China who never hesitated to raise his voice against the atrocities of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). As a result, he has been persecuted throughout his life. After “disappearing” in 2017, Gao has not been seen by anyone. And now, his wife is calling for help from ...

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Gao Zhisheng looking out a window.

Whale Myths From Around the World

Whales are some of the biggest creatures on the planet. Throughout the course of human history, various civilizations have come into contact with these majestic animals, with some believing them to be an overwhelmingly dangerous entity while others have simply seen them as a symbol of might and benevolence. Here are some interesting whale myths ...

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A whale watercolor.