Although lots of the stories we tell each other about retirement from work are positive ("finally, you can do whatever you want!"), the reality can be less sunny. Studies show that depression often ...

Creating life is something that scientists have been able to do for a while now. In 2010, a team of researchers was able to make the first-ever synthetic bacteria. It was a massive undertaking, and ...

As we stand on the precipice of a scientific revolution, researchers are pushing the boundaries of biology by developing synthetic cells from non-living components. This groundbreaking work could ...

After completing IRC’s financial coaching program, M—a passionate, tenacious young entrepreneur in her early twenties living in Los Angeles—reflected on just how far she had come. She had recently ...

Last week, we discussed indicators of a late-life crisis in retirement and the importance of feeling relevant. This week we address the importance of purpose and passion in preventing such a crisis.

(CNN) — Scientists are exploring ways to mimic the origins of human life without two fundamental components: sperm and egg. They are coaxing clusters of stem cells – programmable cells that can ...

How can lifeless molecules come together to form a living cell? It is one of the most fundamental questions in science: how can lifeless molecules come together to form a living cell? Bert Poolman, ...

The beginning of this month marks a half-year of being quarantined in my home. I really can’t complain; I am living with my husband and some family members in a comfortable house in a lovely setting.

My last blog post addressed the challenge of maintaining enthusiasm for life at a time when our lives are being altered and restricted by a pandemic. Admittedly, during these months of uncertainty, it ...