Why do people generally consider flying more dangerous than driving, when far more people are killed in car crashes than airline disasters? An Australian analysis of summertime fears helps you understand your own worries.
A recent study suggests that teenagers can increase their sense of self-worth by voluntarily helping strangers, even with small, simple acts of kindness.
The main character in “The Night Face Up” is unable to determine which of his two sets of experiences is reality. Read about a disorder with similar symptoms.
A University of Virginia study found that people prefer not to spend time alone without distractions. This article describes the measures people will take to avoid their own company.
Some recent studies have shown that human beings are actually hard-wired to gossip, and that gossip serves a social function in helping us bond with others. But do the negative consequences of gossip outweigh the positive ones?
According to Laurence Gonzales, making small changes in the way you approach everyday life will help you survive if disaster ever strikes. Read the article to find out his 14 survival skills.
Children in the modern world suffer from what one author has called “nature deficit disorder,” a lack of opportunities to enjoy and explore the natural world. Learn about the benefits nature provides children’s developing minds.
Through this quick animation, discover why breaking up your work will make you more productive. Be sure to try out some of the tips for yourself!
This article documents the current disputes about the safety of workers in the meat processing and meat packing industry.
Read about why expressing yourself shouldn’t be considered a luxury. Then find tips for ways to work self-expression into your daily life.
