Harvard's 85-year study finds happiness is all about relationships
The Harvard Study of Adult Development is the world’s longest-running happiness study. It launched in 1938, following 724 men from teenagehood to old age. Later, the study incorporated th...
How is climate change affecting our social connections?
Climate change not only damages the environment but also leads to social disconnect. Addressing climate change requires addressing the social impacts.
Cleaning your house can help tidy your mind, says this Buddhist monk
"Cleaning is a great practice, which reminds you of the connection with the ground and the Earth and the universe." To Buddhists, cleaning is not just cleaning. In Zen Buddhism, it’s k...
How the four-day week benefits women at work
Men with a four-day week reported spending 23% more time on housework, while women’s time on these responsibilities decreased, according to a study.
6 Internet Security Mistakes You May Still Be Making
Failing to update your passwords is a risk. Some people even text passwords to family or friends, resulting in millions of breaches a year. To stay safe, create passwords with at least 12...
6 internet habits that can compromise your cybersecurity
The internet has become an essential part of our lives, but bad habits can leave you and your data vulnerable. Here's how experts suggest you can protect yourself from cybercrime.
How talking to babies can boost their brain development
Research shows that babies who hear more words have larger brains and better cognitive skills. Here's how to boost brain development in infants through conversation.
Adam Grant Shares 5 Books to Motivate and Inspire You
Adam Grant is an organizational psychologist, author, and professor at Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. What’s on your reading list?
These Play Labs Are Giving Kids A Better Start In Life
These 3 to 5-year-olds are taking part in a programme called Play Labs. They spend their day on puzzles. Games outside playing with others and learning about the world. The programme boos...
A study of 1 million employees shows what happens when colleagues leave
A study found a "multiplier effect" where the departure of great employees causes more to follow, as high performers quit and low performers also tend to leave.
What tech companies can learn from a creator's AI algorithm from 25 years ago
Despite being aware of the risks of bias in AI, tech companies have been making numerous mistakes in recent months. Here's a lesson for them from 25 years ago.
The importance of solitude – why time on your own can sometimes be good for you
Research on solitude by a psychologist suggests that, far from inducing low moods, taking some time for yourself each day could have a positive impact.