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A Navy SEAL Commander’s Regimen for Purposeful Living

By Mike Hayes

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A Navy SEAL Commander’s Regimen for Purposeful Living Book Bites Habits & Productivity Happiness

Make sure ambition is pushing you in the right direction.

Could AI Save More Lives Than a Real Doctor?

By Charlotte Blease

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Could AI Save More Lives Than a Real Doctor? Book Bites Health Technology

Medicine is failing us more than we think.

This Is What Scientists Get Up to When They Leave the Lab

By Alan Lightman & Martin Rees

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This Is What Scientists Get Up to When They Leave the Lab Book Bites Career Science

Scientists have the same emotions, hobbies, families, and love affairs as the rest of us.

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Best Happiness Books of 2025 (So Far)

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By Editors

Best Happiness Books of 2025 (So Far) Happiness

Looking for a mood boost? These are the 9 best books on happiness to hit shelves in 2025—so far.

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5 Secrets To Getting the Most Out of Working as a Group

By Colin Fisher

5 Secrets To Getting the Most Out of Working as a Group Book Bites Entrepreneurship Habits & Productivity

The lone genius is a myth—try a collective perspective.

How To Maintain Dominance Over Artificial Intelligence

By James Barrat

How To Maintain Dominance Over Artificial Intelligence Book Bites Politics & Economics Technology

The rise of generative AI is impressive, but not without problems.

6 New Books That See Sustainability on the Horizon

By Editors

6 New Books That See Sustainability on the Horizon Environment Science

If you’re wondering what the future of green living looks like–and how to get there–these six new books have their eyes firmly on the horizon.

Why Our Food System Fails to Satisfy 21st Century Appetites

By Stuart Gillespie

Why Our Food System Fails to Satisfy 21st Century Appetites Book Bites Environment Politics & Economics

Our global food system destroys more than it creates.

Productivity Solutions for Frustrated Procrastinators

By Natalie Nixon

Productivity Solutions for Frustrated Procrastinators Book Bites Career Habits & Productivity

Shift focus from productivity to cultivation.

The Biggest Threat to Humanity’s Survival is Not What You Think

By Christine Webb

The Biggest Threat to Humanity’s Survival is Not What You Think Book Bites Environment Science

The most dangerous animal is the one that forgot it’s an animal.

These Are the Silent Manipulations Most People Don’t Notice

By Cass Sunstein

These Are the Silent Manipulations Most People Don’t Notice Book Bites Money Politics & Economics

Manipulation undermines your freedom to choose.

Engineers vs Lawyers: A New Lens on U.S.-China Relations

By Dan Wang

Engineers vs Lawyers: A New Lens on U.S.-China Relations Book Bites Politics & Economics

Old labels have lost their power.

5 Back-To-School Books That Deserve an A+

By Editors

5 Back-To-School Books That Deserve an A+ Habits & Productivity Parenting

These 5 nonfiction books offer fresh insights into education that can help everyone start the year on the right foot.

This Aztec Philosophy Offers an Effective Alternative To Western Self-Help

By Sebastian Purcell

This Aztec Philosophy Offers an Effective Alternative To Western Self-Help Arts & Culture Book Bites Happiness

You aren’t really after happiness; you just think that you are.

No One Can Hoard Sunshine: Why Solar Means Safety and Peace

By Bill McKibben

No One Can Hoard Sunshine: Why Solar Means Safety and Peace Book Bites Environment Technology

Solar power is going crazy.

Oops! The Evolutionary Accidents That Made You Human

By Madeleine Beekman

Oops! The Evolutionary Accidents That Made You Human Arts & Culture Book Bites Science

Evolution is lazy.