Noisy Nation: The Loudest States in America

From endless traffic to nonstop construction, if you live in a busy city, the noise is inescapable. Research has meticulously analyzed 11 key factors ...

Research Shows that 'Savoring' Moments Increases Happiness

Researcher Arthur C. Brooks’ artist mother painted with watercolor. Brooks writes:

Over her many-decades career… her one constant in her work, ...

Are You Addicted to Your Smartphone?

In a relatively short period of time, smartphones have grown to a near-ubiquitous status. With each passing new release, smartphones are becoming more ...

Our Mind Wanders in Conversations 25% of the Time

You are in a coffee shop, meeting with a friend over steaming lattes. While you are talking, your conversation partner seems engaged: They hold your gaze, ...

Your Biggest Threat on City Streets

Urban safety experts have long worried about the impact of distracted driving. However, a new study by researchers suggests we should be equally concerned ...

Do Not Watch More Than 260 TikTok Videos

TikTok’s grip on our collective attention spans might be even more dangerous than we thought. According to the company’s own research, users ...

Selfie Stats

In today's digital age, selfies have become a global phenomenon. Millions of people, especially young adults, spend countless hours capturing and ...

Fighter Planes Fall Twice from Same Carrier

For the second time in just over a week, fighter jets from the USS Harry S. Truman have fallen into the ocean, raising concerns about a pattern of mishaps ...

The Internet - ‘The Most Persistent Distraction in History’

Billy Collins, the former poet Laurette of the United States, was recently asked by The New York Times Book Review, "How has the internet changed ...

A Humbling In-Flight Insight

A pastor and his family on an early morning flight had been delayed for hours and were feeling sleep-deprived and anxious. As the plane landed, another ...