In 2000, the UN laid out 8 goals to make the world better by reducing poverty and disease -- with a deadline of 2015. As that deadline approaches, Jamie Drummond of ONE.org runs down the surprising successes of the 8 Millennium...

When the dotcom bubble burst, hotelier Chip Conley went in search of a business model based on happiness. In an old friendship with an employee and in the wisdom of a Buddhist king, he learned that success comes from what you count.

Lewis Pugh talks about his record-breaking swim across the North Pole. He braved the icy waters (in a Speedo) to highlight the melting icecap. Watch for astonishing footage -- and some blunt commentary on the realities of supercold-water...

Mae Jemison is an astronaut, a doctor, an art collector, a dancer ... Telling stories from her own education and from her time in space, she calls on educators to teach both the arts and sciences, both intuition and logic, as one -- to...

Greenlanders remained anxious despite Trump ruling out taking the territory by force.Source: The Independent / Getty / PA

Pupil outcome: I can craft an effective opening and closing paragraph for a persuasive speech. Key learning points: - It is important to consider how the tone of a speech opening will engage the audience. - An introduction should hook...

What is the White House, and why is it so important? In this video, we take a simple look at the history, purpose, and fun facts about the White House—the official home and workplace of the President of the United States. Learn when it...

John Thornhill investigates whether big government or big business will fund the future of space exploration.

Discover unusual facts about some notable world leaders.

Brazil is on track to become one of the world superpowers by the end of the century. That being said, what should we come to expect from this South American country? Let's learn about Brazil.