Prof Miles Richardson says people risk ‘extinction of experience’ in the natural world without new policies People’s connection to nature has declined by more than 60% since 1800, almost exactly ...

It’s widely recognized that the crises of loneliness, disconnection, and social fragmentation are touching nearly every aspect of our lives, from personal well-being to public health to democracy ...

In 1991, Ellen Smith, a 26-year-old single mother, had no plans to search for romance on national television. She was simply tagging along to keep a friend company at an audition for a wildly popular ...

Picture a freezing winter morning in Vermont. I’m 14, delivering newspapers on an icy road, bundled up against the chill with a heavy satchel over my shoulder. My neighbors are up early, waiting for ...

Despite being the most fundamental pillar of Indigenous identity, the connection that Aboriginal people feel to our country is one of the hardest concepts to explain to the layman. Trying to frame ...

Lucy Gill-Simmen does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

This re-release of a once-fabled Tamagotchi from the early aughts is a delight at first, but it loses its charm fast. Reading time 5 minutes Nostalgia is my saving grace. Some days, it’s one of the ...

Alyssa Caribardi watched as her friend whipped her head around to look out the window and seek out the bird. And with that simple gesture, Caribardi knew their friendship would last. In what may seem ...

Science writer David Robson has encouraging news for those who struggle to create meaningful bonds with others. In “The Laws of Connection: The Scientific Secrets of Building a Strong Social Network,” ...