Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

If you understand how the human brain decides what to pay attention to—and what to ignore—your public speaking and presentation skills will soar. I recently contacted John Medina, a cognitive ...

And to achieve it, millions of us will reach for a self-help book. The self-improvement market in the United States is worth approximately $13 billion. More than 15,000 self-help books are ...

In the past six months I’ve tested: Tesla Autopilot and Tesla Full Self Driving, General Motors Super Cruise (on various GM EVs including the Chevy Bolt EUV Premier, Blazer EV and Cadillac Lyriq ...

The wellness industry often portrays self-care as a solo pursuit: spa days, bubble baths, and $40 candles. While these moments can be valuable, what if connection and caring for others could be ...

It also invites them to consider the effectiveness of various revision techniques they used, such as self-quizzing, creating flashcards or practising past paper ... It’s also important to remember ...