Here’s why ‘cool’ offices don’t always make for a happier workforce
It takes more than cocktails and table football to make a happy workforce. Respect and job security are vital.
Welcome to E-Estonia, the tiny nation that’s leading Europe in digital innovation
Big data, analytics and predictive models will play the main role in the the next wave of e-government innovation.
How to live with bears
Bear-man conflicts have made news in the Alps but history tells a story of a possible cohabitation.
Introverts think they won’t like being leaders but they are capable
Introverts might think they will not make good leaders but with some encouragement research shows they make capable leaders.
Cat lovers rejoice: watching online videos lowers stress and makes you happy
Watching cute cat videos and looking at their online pictures may not be a waste of time. A new study has found doing so could boost energy levels and increase feelings of happiness.
Getting serious about funny: Psychologists see humor as a character strength
No longer dismissed as an undesirable negative trait to be avoided, humor is having a heyday among experimental psychologists.
Six simple ways to fill your wardrobe with sustainable clothing
Making more sustainable fashion choices doesn’t require a massive lifestyle change.
Winning worker hearts and minds is key to companies achieving their green goals
Companies that want to reduce their environmental footprint need to ensure their entire workforce feels a shared sense of purpose.
Driverless cars could see humankind sprawl ever further into the countryside
Autonomous vehicles have many benefits, but they may be bad news for nature conservation.
How to make the green belt productive – but still green
England’s green belts have had, and continue to have, a major impact on town planning. The idea of a ring of countryside surrounding an urban area to prevent sprawl originated in the 1930s
With fewer cars on US streets, now is the time to reinvent roadways and how we use them
City streets were built to accommodate cars, but the COVID-19 pandemic has scrambled our transport needs. Many cities are moving to make streets more people-friendly and less car-centric.
Sustainable cities need more than parks, cafes and a riverwalk
Gentrification is not the only path for improving urban neighborhoods. A cleanup in Brooklyn and Queens offers another, more inclusive model that scholars have dubbed ‘just green enough.’