Social Experiment

Small changes are a big investment in your future health

Aging Well

Longevity is yours to control, as this obscure city of 'super-agers' shows

Clusters of towns and cities around the world have become curious case studies for scientists looking into just how residents there defy natural aging, living healthier for longer than anywhere else. Now, another "longevity hotspot" is in the news.

A new report surveys participants in a Canadian basic income experiment that was prematurely cancelled after a little more than a year

Good Thinking

Canada's cancelled basic income trial produces positive results

A report that surveyed over 200 participants from a prematurely cancelled Canadian basic income experiment found participants saw improvements in mental health and social relationships, plus a reduction in the use of general health services.

Virtual Reality

British artist pledges 28 days in isolation wearing a VR headset

In a attempt to look at how our relationship with technology can potentially change our inherent identity, British artist Mark Farid is pledging to spend 28 days in isolation wearing a virtual reality headset.