Disasters now displace three to ten times more people than conflict and war, but what if we had a better system to provide early warnings and deliver aid?
So...
Can you go more than 10 minutes without checking your phone?
According to a study from Asurion, the average person would say no. And for one out of 10 peopl...
My 2-year-old daughter recently reminded me of something important. I was scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed one evening after work when she grabbed my hand...
‘Unprecedented’ effect of temporary shelter keeps doors open
When you arrive at The Salvation Army-run homeless shelter in Antelope Valley, California, the p...
Seniors are the fastest growing segment of Alaska’s population and many need a ride.
It had almost become a routine decision for Trudy Brown: medical treatme...
Research finds taking and sharing pictures can enhance wellbeing.
For something touted as a simple, modern way to connect, having a social media presence is ...
One of the biggest obstacles I face as a parent is staying organized, especially on days when my toddler is taking out toys as I’m putting them away, unfolding ...
We’re more connected than ever through technology, but an emoji can’t take the place of a hug.
We all feel lonely at times. I have a family member who calls...
Non-profit aims to open tech opportunities for San Francisco kids
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San Francisco is a hub of technological innovation, housing some of th...
When we're overwhelmed, the last thing we want to do is sit down and spend precious time contemplating our overwhelm. There's too much to do! But when we're fee...
If you’re a busy person, and especially if you have kids, finding quiet time to do absolutely nothing is a rare opportunity. There are thousands of things we ca...
Here’s my confession: I have never been naturally good at embracing my present. I have the eyes of a visionary and I love to look to the future with all its hop...
Researchers wanted to determine two things: After the training, would participants’ behavior become more altruistic? Would their brains respond differently to s...
Crisis Text Line engages with texters in moments of crisis and compiles data on the anonymous raw language texters use to teach us when crises are likely to hap...
It is the moment when you come home after a long day, take off your shoes and unwind the busyness and heaviness from your shoulders and sink into your favorite ...
As parents, we want to capture every moment shared with our children through photos and videos. Smartphones make it possible with the touch of a button.
Whil...
Being productive and efficient with our time is likely at the top of our goals. We want to get things done faster and better. But we're also in a distracting en...
Captain J Koebel had told his story before, but this time was different.
The camera seemed cold. The crew was nice enough, but there was no audience to engag...
It’s time to acknowledge our emotions instead of reaching for the nearest distraction.
The promise of each new app or gadget to hit the market can be summed ...
Color blindness has rarely been about not seeing differences, but about how we interpret the differences we see.
If I’m on the road, chances are, I have a ...
Netflix is awesome. We all know it. We've all fallen down that dark hole where we forget what day it is and we just keep clicking and watching. But it doesn’t r...
Sometimes life is messy.
It is not the life that is so often portrayed on social media, but rather it is imperfect and raw. And it can be so easy for us to t...
Don’t miss out because you’re staring at a screen.
My best friend put her hand in front of my phone’s screen. “Hang up and hang out,” she teased.
I laugh...
Sometimes, discontentment can break us out of complacency, but when we let it linger too long it can rob us of our joy.
You’ve felt it before. The things tha...
