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A teacher, psychologist, crisis-line supervisor and others share their suggestions for what you can do.

This post is part of TED’s “Gift Guide: Books for all kinds of readers”.

‘The Sports Gene’ author David Epstein picks 5 books and articles about the science of athletic performance.

Millions of women singlehandedly raise their children in the war-torn country, but their stories are rarely told in the media. Photographer Kiana Hayeri captures their struggles and strength in these photos.

Pope Francis’ June 2015 encyclical “Laudato Si: On care for our common home” has been praised for supporting the science on climate change. But as Johan Rockström, who’s been involved in high-level discussions between scientists and the Vatican, explains, the story of how the Pope has integrated science and religion represents a profound shift in world view.

No, “humble narcissist” is not an oxymoron; it’s a combination of qualities that the best leaders and companies have. Organizational psychologist Adam Grant explains why.

Would you like to learn more about every single element on the periodic table? We’ve got you covered

David Moinina Sengeh argues that the 70% of the sub-Saharan African population who don’t have electricity shouldn’t have to put up with inferior solutions, and explains why he’s bullish about the microgrid.

It turns out, many, many words in English don’t have a dictionary definition. Lexicographer Erin McKean and her team at Wordnik are on a mission to change that.

巴勒斯坦新闻摄影师伊曼·穆罕默德的肖像系列”iWar”，以黑白影像记录加沙战争幸存者的悲痛，每位拍摄对象手持逝者遗物，在沉默中诉说战争之殇。她相信痛苦超越国界，并计划将镜头延伸至9·11及大屠杀幸存者。