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Trust the soil, cherish the crop
When a young Japanese agronomist, Shinya Imahashi, started his small Natural Agriculture demonstration farm near Yatesbury in Wiltshire, he invited organic farmers to hear about the way he works. His visitors were interested, but they warned him that, unless he fed his soil or used rotation, within Read More...
The neuroscience of creativity
Some scientists believe that studying creativity is a fruitless endeavor, others do not. Neuroscience can be a dense and unrelentingly complex area of study. The scientists involved strive to answer disparate questions ranging from "how do we walk?" to "how do we remember things?" and from "how do Read More...
What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness
What keeps us healthy and happy as we go through life? Where should you focus your time and energy in order to invest in your best self? One of the people in the best position to answer these questions is Robert Waldinger, a clinical professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, director of Read More...
When childhood ADHD turns into a brilliant adulthood career
Mark Neuenschwander, a thirty-one-year-old man from Midwest America, knows what it’s like to grow up with ADHD. He also knows what it’s like to utilize his “disorder” in ways that help him create beautiful pieces of artwork, which bring joy to others and create a successful Read More...
One Turkish town has done so much for Syrian refugees it’s up for the Nobel Peace Prize
The town of Kilis, a busy little place just a few miles from the Syrian border, is where many refugees fleeing the horror of war are first able to breathe a sigh of relief.In the courtyards of its cafes and restaurants, they drink tea without fear of bombs raining down. In the shops, they buy cell Read More...
These are 50 of the most innovative companies
Every year, we look forward to Fast Company's annual list of 50 most innovative companies. They're disruptive, they often have big social impact, they do things differently. Please take a moment to scroll down the list. We'll bet there will be something that will inspire Read More...
Americans may think they’ll never buy an electric SUV—but they will
Speaking of consumerism... Americans bought a record 9.7 million gas-guzzling SUVs and trucks this past year. The high sales have continued into this year, so it may be surprising for motorists to hear that when they go to replace their current vehicles in a few years, they’ll probably drive away Read More...
The power of buying less by buying better
Keeping pace with the latest fashion trends costs a lot, and wastes a whole lot more. In fact, a majority of women’s garments are worn a mere seven times before being pushed to the back of the closet or tossed in the garbage. “Fast fashion” is now the second dirtiest industry in the world, Read More...
Psychedelics may forever change the way we treat mental health issues
Are we on the brink of a psychedelic revolution? It's seeming more and more likely. A scientific review of the existing research into the therapeutic applications of psychedelics, published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, highlights the enormous potential of substances like LSD, Read More...
How to overcome the three key fears for success and happiness
What if my goals and dreams don't work out? What to do with the unknown future? What will others think? Thoughts like these drift us away from making the most of ourselves, so that we can help ourselves and others as much as we can. Here's a path to dealing with the challenges as you look to Read More...