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 ...

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 ...

Iron sulfides, common in ancient hydrothermal vents, may have played a crucial role in creating life on Earth. These minerals could have helped form the basic molecules needed for life, new research ...

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 ...