We’re Inching Closer to Making Solar Power as Cheap as Regular Electricity
Driving down the cost of solar energy could create $400 billion in environmental and public-health gains. By Madeleine…
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Fighting the Greek System’s Drinking Problem Is a Losing Battle
Researchers say it’s time to try something new—and to stop neglecting sororities. By Nathan Collins (Photo: Daniel Parks/Flickr)…
Our Music Preferences Reflect Our Personality
Take a quiz that shows what your musical preferences say about you. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: messicanbeer/Flickr) What…
How to Make Cities Happier and More Sustainable
Here’s a hint: Go back to nature. By Nathan Collins A man takes advantage of hot weather in…
Debt Doesn’t Always Hurt Kids
But avoid borrowing for purchases that aren’t forward-looking. By Tom Jacobs (Illustration: Raul Arias) Is family debt always harmful…
Can We Make Good on the Paris Climate Agreement?
Maybe not, if we don’t address global agriculture emissions. By Madeleine Thomas (Photo: Sean Gallup/Getty Images) Almost 120…
Who Uses the Nation’s Parks?
Little boys, mostly—which means a great resource for all ages to get exercise and enjoy the sunshine is…
More Evidence That Helping Others Is a Catalyst for Well-Being
Something science and spirituality can agree on. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Wolfram Burner/Flickr) The point has been made…
Good Health Is More Complicated Than Your Weight and Blood Pressure
We’ve been thinking about healthy aging wrong, researchers say. By Nathan Collins (Photo: Habib M’henni/Flickr) Although researchers are…
Are You Raising a Little Criminal?
A preference for immediate gratification, rather than a bigger reward later on, is a bad sign. By Tom…