Why Some Countries Are Happier Than Their Wealth Suggests

The World Happiness Report that ranks countries by “happiness” is published each year, and often sparks “national pride, disappointment, debate, or even competition.” Some question the report’s data collection and economic focus. Another study, wealth-adjusted life...

Scotland’s Tiny Forest Revolution

Picture this: a ‘wee forest’ that transforms urban Scotland, sprouting hope and greenery in tennis court-sized plots. Schoolchildren get their hands dirty, learning why “a hedge matters,” and how tiny forests, inspired by Japanese botanist...

Kids Value Humility Over Arrogance, Study Finds

In a new study, children as young as five-and-a-half years old show a preference for intellectually humble adults over overconfident ones, signaling an innate appreciation for open-mindedness. The research, led by Shauna Bowes of Vanderbilt University, involved...

Growing a Flourishing Future

Food has the power to transform. Consumed, it can turn sickness into health. Given as a gift, it can turn worry into hope. And when the knowledge and ability to grow food are passed to an individual, it has perhaps the most power: to transform multiple lives and...

A look at the Rise of Nature Prescriptions

“It was a naturopathic doctor (ND) who handed me my first PaRx—a park prescription, sometimes called a ParkRx or NatureRx. I had exhausted all the treatment options with my family doctor and had turned to alternative medicine for answers. In addition to several...