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  US universities are renowned around the world not only for scholarly achievements but also for their pivotal role in spearheading groundbreaking research.  These colleges and universities such as Ivy League schools Harvard and Yale, public research powerhouses such as the University of California, and state universities are at the forefront of scientific innovation, technological innovation, and social progress.  They consistently dominate the globe as far as research output, funding, patent development, and academic citations are concerned.  But why are American universities at the forefront of the research path? The answer lies in a combination of historical tradition, established mechanisms for funding, interdisciplinarity research, and a culture conducive to innovation and academic freedom. Here, we shall explore the reasons why American universities lead the world in research, summarize the significant contributions across fields, and look at how they still sh...

  No longer relegated to the realm of science fiction, space tourism is quickly turning into reality.  No longer is space travel the exclusive domain of astronauts or government-funded spaceflights private citizens, celebrities, and billionaires are now taking a ride in zero gravity and looking at Earth from orbit.  Powered by a new generation of private space companies, the development of space tourism is revolutionizing the way we think about travel, technology, and our place in the universe.  But as this industry takes flight, what does the future actually hold? The Early Days: From Dreams to Liftoff The concept of space tourism has existed since the dawn of the space age.  As NASA was landing astronauts on the Moon in the 1960s, visionaries predicted a time when families could vacation on lunar resorts or orbit Earth for pleasure.  But for decades, space was closed to civilians. This was changed in 2001 when the first self-paying space tourist, US milli...

  Harvard Study of Adult Development also known as the longest longitudinal study of human development provides invaluable information and lessons on well-being, happiness, and health.  Conducted from 1938, the original sample included 724 males, Harvard sophomores, and boys from the poor districts of Boston.  From interviews, questionnaires, medical examinations, as well as life histories of 250 individuals that took 75 years to achieve, tonnes of data was gathered. Here are the study’s major findings in detail: #1 The Role of Relationships: Another emerging truth is that close relationships are more crucial than money, status, or even social status to live a happy life.  On the positive side, the research discovered that having good relationships helped in increasing the happiness and health, both psychological and physical.  This is so whether it is with ones spouses, family, friends or the community at large.  The social connectedness significantly redu...