The world has reached the lowest level of happiness in ten years
According to the results of Gallup's 2018 Global Emotions Report which surveyed over 154,000 people across 146 countries.
The 5 coolest stories this science correspondent has ever covered
From machines that draw water out of thin air to lasers from Mars - NPR science correspondent Joe Palca has seen it all. He shares some of his favourites here.
10 ways smaller teams can be more productive
Big companies can utlise smaller groups to solve large problems effectively - if they consider some key issues.
How pride actually benefits the greater good
New research shows that pride developed as a means to show others our worth.
The science behind why multitasking is a bad idea
A look at some of the research around multitasking - and whether anyone can actually be any good at it.
Where are people most proud to be European?
Eighty-seven percent of respondents in Finland said they were “very” or “somewhat” proud to be European.
The surprising role cheese played in human evolution
New research shows how humans evolved to include dairy in their diets, without suffering any ill effects.
This giant study of twins shows the impact of our genes on academic success
New research from the Twins Development Study highlights the role genetics plays in how well we perform at school.
Having a 'mean' robot as your boss might improve your performance
New research shows that 'mean' robots could boost human productivity.
Teaching children to be resilient could be key to their future mental health
A new report from Birmingham University highlights the need to train young people how to deal with life's challenges in a healthy way.
This simple technique doubled the time parents spent reading to their children
A little nudge in the right direction can remind and encourage parents to read to their children.
Tired of losing your keys? This simple trick could help you
New research shows that recent interactions with their environment can guide where people look.