Thanks to an alarming and futuristic ad campaign, the litterbugs that make the world their personal dumpster can no longer hide in the shadows. Continue reading… “Hong Kong billboards use DNA to identify and shame litterers”
Chart shows the surprising links between faith and evolution and climate denial
For a long time, the discussion about the relationship between religious beliefs and the rejection of science, has been pretty confused, especially its two most prominent U.S. incarnations, evolution denial and climate change denial. Continue reading… “Chart shows the surprising links between faith and evolution and climate denial”
College enrollment declining as Millennials re-enter workforce
A new report shows that spring college enrollment dropped nearly 2% from last year. Millennials are heading back to work, causing declining revenues in the educational sector. Continue reading… “College enrollment declining as Millennials re-enter workforce”
How the U.S. compares to the world’s booziest nations
Consuming 100 bottles of wine a year probably sounds like a lot, but that is actually, according to a recent report, the average alcohol consumption per person in many wealthy countries. Continue reading… “How the U.S. compares to the world’s booziest nations”
95 percent of parents of overweight children think they look ‘just right’
After researchers looked at data on how parents perceive their overweight young children, they learned that 94.9 percent believe the kids’ size to be “just right.” Continue reading… “95 percent of parents of overweight children think they look ‘just right’”
Why people are thriving in coworking spaces
Is there something special about coworking spaces? Researchers who have, for years, studied how employees thrive were surprised to discover that people who belong to them report levels of thriving that approach an average of 6 on a 7-point scale. Continue reading… “Why people are thriving in coworking spaces”
Zappos bold new management change
At the end of April, 210 employees left Zappos because they don’t like Holacracy®, a new flat management system that the company is moving to. Continue reading… “Zappos bold new management change”
Pay-TV business declined for the first time during Q1
During Q1 of 2015 U.S. pay-TV business, for the first time ever, dropped a net number of subscribers in the first three months of a year. Continue reading… “Pay-TV business declined for the first time during Q1”
Here’s what to know before starting a digital detox
From endlessly scanning social media sites to incessantly checking emails, we don’t always have the healthiest relationship with technology, we tote around serious digital baggage day after day that wreaks havoc on our minds and bodies. Continue reading… “Here’s what to know before starting a digital detox”
Science says you should spend money on experiences, not things
Money can make you happier, but after you basic needs are met, it really doesn’t make you much more happier. One of the the biggest questions then is how do we allocate our money, which is (for most of us) a limited resource. Continue reading… “Science says you should spend money on experiences, not things”
$1.3 trillion has sneaked out of China over the last 10 years
According to a report by Global Financial Integrity (GFI), a financial transparency group, between 2003 and 2012, $1.3 trillion slipped out of mainland China—more than any other developing country. Continue reading… “$1.3 trillion has sneaked out of China over the last 10 years”
Why being a doctor became a miserable profession
How did it get this bad? About 300 physicians commit suicide every year, and nine out of ten doctors are discouraging others from joining the profession. Continue reading… “Why being a doctor became a miserable profession”
