At Stanford Social Neuroscience Laboratory, scientists have spent years studying kindness, connection and empathy. But those can all seem in short supply at a time of deep divisions. But the head of that lab offers a data-driven reason...

Some days, it's hard to be optimistic. But cynicism -- the idea that people are inherently selfish, greedy and dishonest -- is making humanity lonelier and more divided, says psychologist Jamil Zaki. Presenting fascinating research on...

The Devil has come to town. But don't worry– all he wants to do is stage a magic show. This absurd premise forms the central plot of Mikhail Bulgakov's masterpiece, "The Master and Margarita." Its blend of political satire, historical...

Pupil outcome: I can track the main events and characters of 'Animal Farm' and link to Orwell’s purpose. Key learning points: - Orwell uses key plot points in the novella to present his themes. - Freytag’s pyramid is a useful tool to...

Pupil outcome: I can explore reasons why poets write about war and begin to make connections between the poems in the Edexcel ‘Conflict’ anthology. Key learning points: - Poets have been writing about wars for hundreds of years. -...

Pupil outcome: I can explain what I think ‘Afternoons’ is about and support my opinion with evidence. Key learning points: - Larkin arguably presents us with a cynical view of family life in the poem. - This cynicism could be reflective...

From time to time, I like to take a quote out of context, and examine what Project Managers can learn from it. 'Chaos is a Ladder' is a great quote to analyze.



You may think this...

Burnout versus depression- how do you tell the difference? Burnout is usually thought of as something that happens professionally or caused by work stress. But the way it makes you feel can feel similar to depression. A common...

Picture a philosopher. Probably an old bearded dude in a sweater vest? How about a homeless dude tickling his pickle in public? That was Diogenes of Sinope. He slept in a tub on the street, ate in the marketplace, defecated in the...

You don't have to be a dummy to watch the essentials of the election of 1976. Perfect for AP Government students sweating out before an exam, lost freshman in an intro to poly-sci class or just weird youtube people who watch random videos.

Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk says 5,000 people, including 1,700 foreign students, were evacuated from the eastern city of Sumy.

Discover the profound teachings of Bhagavad Gita Chapter 4, Verse 41, as we delve into the secrets of liberation through karma-yoga. In this verse, Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna the importance of acting with devotion, renouncing the...

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer urged voters to reject "pointless populist gestures" as he kicked off the likely election year with a speech in which he warned the Conservatives would mount a divisive and cynical campaign.

Sir Keir Starmer has said he is “ready” for a general election in a new year’s speech in south-west England.



The address, with an election likely months away, saw the Labour leader tell voters the promise of a coming...

Oct. 31 -- Evergreen Health CEO Peter Beilenson discusses the challenges facing health exchanges. Langer Research Associates Founder and President Gary Langer also speaks on Bloomberg Surveillance. (Source: Bloomberg)

Urdu/Eng/Nat

Thousands of security personnel are on alert to prevent Islamic militants from thwarting the India-controlled Kashmiri elections - the first...

FOR CLEAN VERSION SEE STORY NUMBER: apus025919

The country is at a crossroads on matters of race relations and law enforcement, presenting "hard truths" that must be confronted by both citizens and the police, FBI...

Obama comically offered the chance to see classified alien files, whereas stars such as Bono and Kristen Bell sang alongside a piano to encourage viewers to donate to help fight AIDS.

HEADLINE: Rep. Kennedy rips media in Afghan speech

CAPTION: U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy has a withering assessment of news media coverage: ''despicable.'' The Democrat says reporters are focusing ''24/7'' on sexual harassment...

Dec.15 -- Oracle posted second-quarter sales that missed some analysts’ estimates, dragged down by a steep decline in new software licenses as it shifts to selling more cloud-based programs and services. IDC Research Officer Crawford...