An App That Talks Back, But Not In That Mildly Entertaining Way Siri Does

I’m fascinated by the ways technology can step in to improve our lives. Here’s an example of an app that does cool stuff for folks who are nonverbal or have speech and language difficulties. It’s a game changer. (Also, the late, great Roger Ebert makes an appearance! Man, I miss that guy.)

Conservation

A Caribbean island looked like a ‘moonscape’ until goats and rats were removed. Now it’s flourishing.

Skills

Students spent 8 minutes giving advice to younger kids. Their own grades got a boost.

Generations

Gen Xers name the scariest things they saw on TV as kids. It’s nostalgic nightmare fuel.

Science

How to keep your mouth shut in conversations when you know you should really stay quiet