Some people think introverts avoid social situations. This isn’t actually true, they just need more time to recharge after a lot of social stimulation. It’s because they have a very low threshold for dopamine, so they are easily overwhelmed. In contrast, extroverts have a very high threshold so can keep going for longer. Introverts can …

We all know what we can do to live a happier life, but when those claims are backed up by science, we tend to take them more seriously. After all, if it’s been poked and prodded at by scientists, the findings definitely sound like they have more validity. It’s up to you to figure out …

1. READING REDUCES STRESS. In 2009, scientists at the University of Sussex in the UK assessed how different activities lowered stress by measuring heart rate and muscle tension. Reading a book or newspaper for just six minutes lowered people’s stress levels by 68 percent—a stronger effect than going for a walk (42 percent), drinking a …

It’s not entirely clear where the bar is, or the reception desk for that matter, but this incredible futuristic, UFO-style hotel certainly looks appealing. A new set of renderings from London and Beijing-based architect Dr Margot Krasojevic reveal a property that would sit half-submerged in the sea, with bedrooms that offer underwater views. Dr Krasojevic …

A fire knocked out production at one of Ford’s suppliers. The shortage of parts could knock out production of Ford’s best selling and most profitable vehicle, the F-150 pickup truck. With key components about to run out, Ford F is pulling the plug on production of its most profitable and popular model, the F-150. The …