Education
Great minds lead to great solutions. Our education section features solutions and innovations directed at strengthening educational systems around the world.
People who read are more creative and live longer
One study found that people older than 50 who read books for 30 minutes daily lived an average of 23 months longer than non-readers or magazine readers. The practice of reading books creates cognitive engagement which improves lots of things, including vocabulary, thinking skills and concentration. Read More...
West Virginia’s striking teachers are the key to building a post-coal economy
For decades, West Virginia’s coal-dominated economy kept the state afloat. Now that it’s failing, it’s time for the state to re-focus its energy on creating a strong educational system, and good livelihoods for the teachers who support Read More...
The no. 1 TED talk of all time teaches a critical lesson in intelligence
The most-viewed TED Talk of all time is more than a decade old. This is not just a testament to its popularity at the time, but the longevity of its relevance. It's called "Do Schools Kill Creativity?" and it has been viewed over 49 million times. The speaker is Ken Robinson, creativity Read More...
These 9 documentaries will completely change the way you think about health
A lot of mainstream medicine is outdated and relies too heavily on treating symptoms rather than preventing illness. If we truly want to be healthy we have to know how to prevent illness before it occurs.The following is a list of the top 9 documentaries that are focused on health and the many Read More...
Why fighting against inequality starts with mothers
Dealing with stress of poverty makes it hard for many mothers to establish critical bonds with their babies—bonds that lay the foundations for learning, emotional regulation, and relationships. This vast gap in development between poor kids and wealthier peers is a major reason why inequality Read More...
This game pushes players to make fake news so they can spot it in real life
Researchers have created a game that shows you how to spread fear, anger, and public mistrust through the media. Why? To help players get better at recognizing fake news in real life. The game was created based on previous research that showed exposing people to a small amount of misinformation Read More...
How to live a happier life, according to Yale’s most popular class
The most popular class at Yale goes by the title “Psychology and the Good Life.” The class teaches students how to live a happier life based on research. So what are some of the key habits that Yale students learn to develop in the class? Find out Read More...
A new school in rural India is teaching students how to cultivate happiness
Our current educational model isn’t exactly inspiring. Instead of learning tools for life, students often spend time cramming their heads with information needed to pass standardized tests. Tired of this educational model, a duo of social entrepreneurs are creating a non-traditional school near Read More...
Let Harvard teach you about Buddhism in this free online course you can take now
Buddhism teaches that we crave and cling to ephemeral, impermanent things and states. But these can never fully satisfy us and cause pain and suffering. There is a way out, however. You can liberate yourself - a message that can resonate with a modern person, caught up daily in a dizzying maelstrom Read More...
Why novels are the best business books you can read
Business-minded books may help you get an edge on the competition, but novels can be even more effective. Of course, not every novel offers the same chance to boost your emotional intelligence, but the ones that emphasise characters’ relationships certainly can. Novels with strong character Read More...