He says volunteering, community, and conversation are the most overlooked keys to a long life—and the research backs him up.

For many years, Omegle introduced people to the idea of meeting strangers through random online conversations. After the ...

On my trip to London, I decided to talk to at least one stranger a day on public transit and in pubs. My social skills ...

This post is Part 2 of a series. Part 1 can be found here. Recently, I was asked to blurb a book called Once Upon a Stranger. In it, I learned fascinating insights on why talking to strangers can ...

I was always amazed at the ability of my husband’s parents to strike up conversations with total strangers any time in almost any place. Most memorable was an escalator ride going down to the main ...

Nick Epley was commuting to work at the University of Chicago when he looked across the train and wondered: Why are all these people sitting elbow to elbow ignoring each other? Epley, a professor of ...

New web-first platform modernizes social discovery by combining interest-based filtering with anonymity to foster more meaningful global connections. MONTREAL, QUEBEC ...

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. — Remember when parents told kids not to talk to strangers? A 2022 study suggests adults might benefit from the opposite. Researchers say interacting with a variety of people, ...

I travel a lot. Last year, I took dozens of trips for work, visiting family and friends, and vacation. One of my favorite things to do at airport gates, on trains, or in the backseat of Ubers is chat.