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Kennewick Man to Receive a Native American Burial

UNITED STATES Five tribes claiming Kennewick Man as a relative will work to rebury him after the Army Corps of Engineers validated the 9,000-year-old skeleton is Native American. (Seattle Times) Use our map to find the Yakima and Nez Perce cultural groups, who honor Kennewick Man as an ancestor. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas … Continue reading Kennewick Man to Receive a Native American Burial

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‘Brain Atlas’ Charts How We Navigate Language

SCIENCE Scientists have made an atlas that catalogs where words’ meanings are located in the brain. (NPR) How much do you know about the brain? Take our quick quiz to find out! Navigate the brain with this spectacular interactive 3D map! Discussion Ideas Scientists have produced what is alternatively called a “brain dictionary”, a “cortical map” or a “semantic atlas.” Can you untangle this language? … Continue reading ‘Brain Atlas’ Charts How We Navigate Language

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Five Cities That Are Leading the Way in Urban Innovation

WORLD From skyline gondolas to downtown “pink zones,” urban planners around the world are redefining what cities can be. (Wall Street Journal) Use our resources to learn more about the challenges of urban planning. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources, including today’s simple MapMaker Interactive map. Discussion Ideas Read through the questions in our “Housing in Jaipur” study guide. What are … Continue reading Five Cities That Are Leading the Way in Urban Innovation

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Meet the Poet Who Inspired Beyoncé

ARTS Beyoncé’s latest album is full of heartbreak, jealousy—and quiet poetry. Meet the young woman who is credited second only to Queen Bey on Lemonade. (BBC) Just in time for National Poetry Month, browse through more verse with our collection of content about poems, poets, and poetry. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Warning: The poem analyzed … Continue reading Meet the Poet Who Inspired Beyoncé

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Brazil Suspends Amazon Dam Project

WORLD Plans to build a huge hydroelectric dam in the Amazon have been put on hold due to concerns about its impact on the indigenous community in the region. (Guardian) Use our fantastic hi-res map to find the proposed site of the São Luiz do Tapajós dam and an array of other human activities in the Amazon Basin. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list … Continue reading Brazil Suspends Amazon Dam Project

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