Curious Kids: why do I feel happier when the sun is out?

Day to day, sunshine might not affect our mood – but light and dark seasons do.

Franz Buscha, Professor of Economics, University of Westminster • conversation
Feb. 6, 2023 • ~6 min

I've spent years studying happiness – here's what actually makes for a happier life

What I’ve learned on the journey to happiness.

Christopher Boyce, Honorary Research Associate at the Behavioural Science Centre, University of Stirling • conversation
Feb. 1, 2023 • ~7 min

Legal Case Examines if Elephant Can Be Considered a Person
VOA Learning English • voa
May 22, 2022 • ~4 min

Climate change: greener lifestyles linked to greater happiness – in both rich and poor countries

Fixing the climate crisis can be a source of pleasure and not just pain.

Stuart Capstick, Senior Research Fellow in Psychology, Cardiff University • conversation
April 4, 2022 • ~7 min

Buying stuff sparks less joy when money is tight

"Purchase happiness" and customer reviews decline when people are feeling short on money, research finds.

Duke U. Fuqua School of Business • futurity
March 1, 2022 • ~7 min

Nuclear fusion record broken – what will it take to start generating electricity? Podcast

Plus, the social pressure some people feel to be happy in the world’s happiest countries. Listen to The Conversation Weekly.

Gemma Ware, Editor and Co-Host, The Conversation Weekly Podcast, The Conversation • conversation
Feb. 24, 2022 • ~6 min

Midlife isn't a crisis, but sleep, stress and happiness feel a little different after 35 – or whenever middle age actually begins

Age is no longer the only definition of midlife. An expert in aging explains why.

Soomi Lee, Assistant Professor of Aging Studies, University of South Florida • conversation
Feb. 8, 2022 • ~5 min

Money can’t buy you a sense of a meaning

Money may buy happiness, but new research shows it can't supply you a sense of meaning.

Stanford • futurity
Feb. 1, 2022 • ~7 min

The better you are at math, the more money seems to influence your satisfaction

Compared to people who aren’t as good at math, people who are better at math are more happy when they have high incomes and less happy when they have lower incomes.

Pär Bjälkebring, Assistant Professor of Psychology, University of Gothenburg • conversation
Jan. 20, 2022 • ~7 min

New global survey looks at health, well-being

Researchers at Harvard, Baylor launch groundbreaking Global Flourishing Study.

Caitlin McDermott-Murphy • harvard
Jan. 11, 2022 • ~6 min

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