We believe we should work hard in order to be happy, but could we be thinking about things backwards? In this fast-moving and very funny talk, psychologist Shawn Achor argues that, actually, happiness inspires us to be more productive.

Animal advocates have long been pushing for the creation of sea sanctuaries to give captive whales and dolphins a better, and more natural life. Now we can celebrate the official launch of the world’s first sanctuary, which will soon be home to...

A research team has found the first proof that Antarctica is not isolated from the rest of the Earth, with the discovery that foreign kelp had drifted 20,000 kilometers before surfing to the continent's icy shores.

Ocean Sole is turning a pollution problem into a bustling business.

Great question from a mentee this morning - She is leaping into private enterprise providing niche marketing services for a section of the Real Estate industry. Earlier this week we discussed getting started on the Impact Meter (Finding her one...

The island nation of Palau plans to stop buying diesel and go 100% solar by the end of 2019–and offer a blueprint for other island nations to do the same.

If you’ve been feeling unusually tired, struggling with concentration, feeling dizzy, getting leg cramps, feeling low on energy or having trouble sleeping, you might have an iron deficiency or even be anaemic.   When you’re low on iron, or...

5 Steps to Building a Career That Aligns With Your Passions Life is too short to be doing something day in and day out that you don’t enjoy. With so much of every day dedicated to your career, why...

Are You at Risk for a Wealth Shock That Could Kill You? A financial shock is as dangerous as a heart disease diagnosis. The best medicine? Prevention. Middle-aged Americans who experience a major...

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