Arts Dec 31 Mark Rober’s Brief But Spectacular take on being amazed at the world around us Mark Rober discovered his passion for engineering as a kid, tinkering with gadgets and building creative contraptions. A former NASA engineer turned YouTube sensation, he now runs CrunchLabs, where he develops hands-on science kits to spark curiosity and innovation in…
Science Oct 17 A Brief But Spectacular take on being a wildland firefighter amid climate change Sarah Jakober is a U.S. Forest Service wildland firefighter who serves on the Grand Ronde Rappel Crew based in Grande, Oregon. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on being a wildland firefighter. Jakober provides a window into a day…
Arts Sep 29 A Brief But Spectacular take on living your best life while aging Ximena Abogabir is the co-founder of a Chilean organization dedicated to changing attitudes about aging. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on empowering people to live their best lives.
Nation Sep 16 A Brief But Spectacular take on multigenerational housing Older adults will soon outnumber children on a global scale. Bridge Meadows is an innovative multigenerational housing community in Oregon that fosters healing and connection for foster youth, their families and elders. Three generations of Bridge Meadows residents give their…
Nation Sep 16 WATCH: How one housing community is fostering multigenerational connections Multigenerational living is one answer to ease the affordable housing crunch and redefine the meaning of "family.”…
Nation Sep 16 WATCH: How bespoke performances foster connections among older adults in the San Francisco area Arts and culture foster a sense of community among generations in the San Francisco Bay Area, through "For You," a group that creates and shares performance as a gift to be enjoyed by a specific person.
Nation Sep 16 WATCH: How one organization is aiming to counter ageism Ximena Abogabir felt an emotional sting around age 70 when her colleagues in Santiago, Chile, began to treat her less as an asset and more as a liability.
World Sep 16 WATCH: At this cafe in Japan, building empathy across generations is on the menu Japan is ahead of the global curve in the percentage of its citizens over 80 -- and also ahead in responding to the impact of its rapidly aging population on society.
World Sep 16 WATCH: This ‘Friendship Bench’ is pulling on the healing power of grandmothers "The Friendship Bench" recruits grandmothers as mental health counselors to bridge the mental health treatment gap in Zimbabwe.
Health Sep 16 Brief But Spectacular: The New Longevity Older adults will soon outnumber children on a global scale. Around the world, people in their 60s and beyond are discovering the upsides of longevity through innovative models to lift their physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being. This collection explores…