Studies have shown how materialism, loneliness, and even smell affect how consumers spend money. As you read this article, think about your own decision-making when it comes to shopping.
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How Much Sleep Are We Losing to Our Electronic Devices?
Did you know that most Americans sleep with some sort of electronic device in their rooms at night? Do you? Find out how this habit might be affecting your sleep.
What are the effects of isolation in the mind?
University of Chicago researchers have found that lonely people have less activity in the ventral striatum part of the brain, which is part of its reward center and is associated with learning.
A Volunteer Placement in Sri Lanka Changed My Life
A university graduate talks about the confidence and independence she gained through volunteering in Sri Lanka.
What Americans Can Learn From Other Food Cultures
Food joins people together within and across cultures. American food is slowly becoming more localized over time like French, Mexican, Chinese and Italian cuisine which is made from the produce of the region and with ingredients to hand at a particular season.
What You Can Do When Your BFF Turns Into Your Worst Enemy
Read this research regarding how friendship chemistry may help to explain the concepts behind “frenemies.”
Why People are Using the Term ‘Latinx’
Have you heard of the “Latinx” term popping up everywhere? Learn more about its origins and whether the new term really connects Latin American peoples.
Hong Kong Protesters Return to Streets as New Year Begins
Read this article concerning Hong Kong’s protest for freedom.
Scientists Think They Know What Causes Trypophobia
Trypophobia describes the fear of clusters of holes. While it’s not officially recognized, many are convinced they have it.
Countries Where Women Have Held Power, 1960 – 2020
Women leading nations may be relatively commonplace now, but that’s a fairly recent development. Dive into statistics about women as world leaders over the past half century.
Homeless teen who became valedictorian shares heartbreaking story during graduation speech
Faced with the death of a parent and subsequent homelessness, Tupac Mosley created his own inspiring success story. Watch his valedictory speech and read about his bright future.
Accept The Awkwardness: How To Make Friends (And Keep Them)
Want to know what you can do to make new friends and keep the ones you already have? Read this article for some expert advice.
The disarming case to act right now on climate change
Sometimes it takes a teenager to spur adults to take action. Watch young activist Greta Thunberg explain what she asks from adults and why.
Why does Amelia Earhart still fascinate us?
Amelia Earhart was a pioneer and flying icon for her achievement both in the air and on the ground. Read more about society’s continued fascination with her.
Are we living in a computer simulation? I don’t know. Probably.
Read the article to learn about how artificial our reality could be. Why play video games when you may be living in one?
With slave ship Clotilda found, the work of healing a community begins
While the injustice of slavery can never truly be rectified, the discovery of a sunken slave ship brings hope that some form of justice can be found. Read more about how one African American community is trying to heal.
Extinction Rebellion’s Regenerative Culture as an alternative to self-care
Regenerative Culture looks at personal care under the lens of collective-care rather than self-care. Read more about the practice and its far-reaching effects.
Montgomery elected its first black mayor in 200 years. This is why it matters
Residents of Montgomery, Alabama elected the first black mayor in 200 years. Read about why it’s so important.
On YouTube, people with disabilities create content to show and normalize their experiences
People with disabilities create content on YouTube to show and normalize their life experiences.
The Case for Staying in Your Comfort Zone
Writer Samantha Cole weighs the pros and cons of staying in your comfort zone, the premise of Meghan Daums’s book, The Unspeakable: And Other Subjects of Discussion.