Solar power has transformed life in Africa. Now, as the aging devices begin to break down, “ solar entrepreneurs ” are keeping them — and local economies — humming.

Reasons to be Cheerful is a nonprofit online magazine that is tonic for tumultuous times. We tell stories that reveal that there are, in fact, a surprising number of reasons to feel cheerful. Many …

Jan 2, 2025 · Happy New Year! And welcome to our annual look back at the boldest, most surprising ways the world has changed for the better. This epic list is a treasure trove of …

Dec 18, 2024 · RTBC Staff Reasons to be Cheerful is a non-profit editorial project that is part magazine, part therapy session, part blueprint for a better world.

Living Paradigms A series about how the cultural practices of other societies, both past and present, can teach us how to prevent or solve problems.

Aug 24, 2019 · Musician David Byrne, formerly of the new wave band Talking Heads, has made it his priority to keep positivity alive, especially during the pandemic. He’s put his music on hold …

It has become conventional wisdom that we are hopelessly divided. But this narrative masks a larger truth: that we humans are incredibly skilled at overcoming division. We Are Not Divided …

Dec 30, 2022 · Happy New Year! And welcome to our annual year-end roundup of the brightest, boldest ways the world improved, evolved or otherwise changed for the better. It’s a …

Aug 21, 2023 · The Great Recovery is a series examining how a surge in innovation, outreach, access and attention to equity is improving our mental health system. It is supported by a grant …

Dec 18, 2024 · This week, we’re taking a spin through our most-read stories of the year, from hornet-killing harps to a post-election poem.