How understanding the five motivators of humankind will help us to improve the world and ourselves
Power is a very dangerous thing in the wrong hands. To combat the abuse of power we must strengthen our checks, balances and accountable institutions.
Think creativity is only for the young? Think again
New research suggests that we have two peaks of creativity throughout our careers. Conceptual innovators experience theirs at 25, whilst experimental innovators experience one in their mi...
Want to get better at your job? Learn to embrace boredom
We all experience boredom, but new research suggests our reaction to it may be down to our personality. More than that, boredom can actually drive creativity and action in some people.
Cold comfort: exposure to chilly temperatures may help fight anxiety
Wim Hof, also known as the 'Iceman', has an amazing ability - he can maintain normal body temperature even when exposed to freezing temperatures for long periods of time. But how does he ...
'Don't hire people who are just like yourself' - Q&A with author Beth Comstock
Our April pick for the World Economic Forum Book Club was Beth Comstock's book, Imagine It Forward: Courage, Creativity and the Power of Change. Throughout the month, her inspirational re...
The world is getting angrier, according to a new poll
Negative feeling around the world is at a record high, according to a new report.
These are the world’s most positive countries
Latin Americans 'laugh, smile and experience enjoyment like no one else in the world', according to the latest Global Emotions Report.
Meditation could make your brain much younger, according to this research
Neuroscientist Sara Lazar found that people who practiced meditation had more gray matter in the part of the brain linked to decision-making and working memory: the frontal cortex.
You use less information to make decisions than you might think
Researchers have revealed the surprising truth about how we make decisions - most of the time we use a lot less information than we think.
This is how much screen time under-5s should have, according to the WHO
Excessive screen time at a young age could lead to an increasingly sedentary lifestyle in adulthood, as well as altering cognitive development, according to guidelines from the World Heal...
The modern workplace is hopelessly distracting. And it's costing us time and money
Research suggests that workplaces are filled with distractions, causing frustration for workers and hitting productivity as well.
Which countries get the most sleep – and how much do we really need?
As everyone tries to have a lie-in on World Sleep Day on 15 March, here are the nations that are best at bedding down and why it matters more than you think.