Science & Technology
A real life Planet of the Apes: how close are monkeys to speaking?
Researchers are exploring the possibility of apes one day being able to speak like humans.
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
System Initiative
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
System Initiative
Behavioural Sciences
Science & Technology
8 ways body language can trump intelligence
Dr Travis Bradberry shares some research into the impact of body language and it's impact on your success at work.
Behavioural Sciences
25 things you can do to make yourself feel happier
How to feel happier, according to neuroscientists and psychologists.
Ageing
If you want to age well you should focus on your friendships
Research shows that, amongst older adults, friendships are actually a stronger predictor of health and happiness than relationships with family members.
Mental Health
The surprising hit to mother's self-esteem? Their children
A new study in the Netherlands suggests some new parents struggle to maintain their own identity.
China
Why Chinese youth are increasingly dropping out of society
As the economy slows and social expectations rise, youngsters are rejecting traditional notions of success and embracing a culture known as ‘sang.’
Future of Education, Gender and Work
Support for same-sex marriage hits a 20-year high in the US
Skeptics are changing their mind when it comes to same sex marriage.
Values
9 lessons from the world's Blue Zones on living a long, healthy life
Besides having a large percentage of people that live to 100, the aging population in these places remains active well into their 80 and 90s, and typically do not suffer the degenerative ...
Leadership
Why major work change can trigger loss and grief in employees
Leaders, managers and change consultants have a great deal to learn about the ways in which employees experience change and the sense of loss they suffer.
Behavioural Sciences
We need a new definition of health for our networked age
How do you define health in a networked age? The Global Health Observatory, the World Health Organisation's data-gathering centre for over 194 countries, has 33 themes ranging from HIV/AI...
Neuroscience
We react differently to our sons and daughters. Here’s how
Fathers—and their brain responses—differ with girls versus boys, including how attentive they are, the types of language they use, and the play they engage in.
Future of Enterprise
Companies are finding that being principled pays off
It's principles - not profits - that will create real long-term value for companies and consumers.
Behavioural Sciences
Time on the swings could develop kids' collaborative skills
A new study suggests that playing on the swings could improve cooperation between children.
Behavioural Sciences
Why improving your well-being and happiness really is a case of 'it depends'
An expert says people come in 4 types, and figuring out yours is the first step to being happier.
Mental Health
Leaving your comfort zone might make you happier
A happiness expert says being happier on a daily basis could be based in hedonic adaptation - changing small things causes us to feel happier.