Weaving for Change
Imagine that you are told that you can’t participate in your favorite activity because of your gender. Imagine that if you wanted to keep doing that activity anyway, […]
Stuff You Should Know
Songkran: A New Years Celebration
Happy New Year! The people of Thailand recently celebrated the annual New Year’s festival that began on April 13. Here, btw takes a closer look at Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year festival. […]
British Parliament Abolishes Hereditary Members
When you think of the British Parliament, do you think of male aristocrats in white wigs, calling each other “my lord”? That is all about to become a thing […]
UN Calls for Reparations for Slavery
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, was the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. On this day, the United Nations General Assembly […]
Artemis II’s Journey to the Moon
On July 20, 1969, human beings first walked on the Moon. Now, the ten-day Artemis II mission will take humans to the Moon again for the first time in […]
Female Players from Africa Shape the NCAA Tournament
It’s March Madness! The NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments are annual post-season tournaments that shine the spotlight on the most impressive college basketball stars across the country. Here, btw […]
Project Suncatcher
Some people believe that artificial intelligence, or AI, is an exciting new frontier for science and humanity. Others are concerned about its negative impact on the environment, […]
Geography Spotlight: The Strait of Hormuz
You may have heard a lot of talk lately about rising gas prices and political tensions with Iran. You may have even heard of a place called the […]
Women’s History Month: Ruth E. Carter
Did you watch this year’s Academy Awards ceremony? If so, you saw history in the making. Costume designer Ruth E. Carter was nominated for an Academy Award for […]
Women’s History Month: Yesterday and Today
March is Women’s History Month: a time to recognize and celebrate the history, achievements, and stories of women and girls around the world. This week btw looks back at […]