Political leaders and economists around the world have discovered what most people have known for decades: "Money alone can't buy happiness." Increasingly, politicians are realizing that happiness, which is the ultimate source of well-being and political stability, is a complex multi-dimensional condition that few can measure, and even fewer can manage. What are the likely implications as nations seek to maximize not just their "Gross Domestic Product," but their "Gross Domestic Happiness"? We'll provide insights into this cutting-edge reality.

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Just a few decades ago, only a relatively small percentage of adult women were employed in jobs outside the home. Soon, however, we will reach a point where more than half of all American workers are female. What are the implications for the workplace, the family, the economy, and society? We'll help you address these questions as they pertain to your life, career, and investments.

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Throughout human history, competition has been the primary driver of meaningful innovation. Unfortunately, this competition is too often limited to a few traditional competitors who all see things pretty much the same way. Recognizing this weakness, a set of public and private sponsors are establishing and running "formal competitions" aimed at addressing intractable technological challenges. These challenges range from low-cost space flight, to ultra-efficient vehicles, to making "personal genomics" an affordable technology. Competitors range from universities, to corporate giants, to entrepreneurial start-ups. Why is this approach so cost-effective? When does it make the most sense? What are the implications? We'll address these questions and more.

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Stem cells have often been hailed in recent years as the "next big medical miracle." However, we have seen little in the way of commercialized therapies, so far. Was all this "promise" just a lot of hype? If not, what's really working and what's not? When can we expect to see real products and services? Who will benefit from the therapies? What businesses will profit? We'll answer these questions and more.

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Unknown to most of us, information technology is quietly changing the way humans think and feel, just as it changes the way we work and live. Unrecognized and unmanaged, this dynamic has significant negative potential. But managed properly, we can harness it for our benefit. What sort of impact is pervasive information technology having on our lives and our brains? How can people make the most of it? How can you profit from this opportunity? This is where you find out.

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In just the past 36 months, light-emitting diode technology has made major strides in terms of energy efficiency, production costs, and useful applications. As a result, we're poised for a great leap forward in lighting technology and how we use it. What are the implications? Why should you care? Find out here.

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China has spent most of its 2,500-year history as a nation building walls to keep its people in and the influence of other nations out. But today, China is being asked to step up to a new role, sharing global leadership responsibility with the U.S., the EU, and to a lesser extent, Japan. Whether we're talking about leading the global economic recovery, dealing with geopolitical crises, or integrating itself into the broader "world order," the inexperience of the Chinese leadership is showing. What are the implications for economic, geopolitical, and social stability? We'll provide the answers you need.

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