Neuroeconomist Paul Zak has discovered, for the first time, that social networking triggers the release of the generosity-trust chemical in our brains. And that should be a wake-up call for every company.READ»
In their haste to tap Kurdish reserves, dozens of oil companies -- several fronted by former Bush officials -- have undercut U.S. policy and fanned sectarian tensions in Iraq. They may also lose a fortune.READ»
Infographic: Let the Games Begin!
More than 80 nations and 5,500 athletes and officials will participate in this year's Winter Games.
NBC paid $820 million for the rights to broadcast Vancouver 2010, 34% more ...READ»
On Capitalism
"If the surge of corporate power was going to leave governments relatively impotent," Noreena Hertz argues in "Cassandra's Revenge," "then those corporations themselves needed to fill the void." Asking corporations to ...READ»
Around the time you begin your second trimester of pregnancy, you will discover that your clothing is no longer supporting that new body of yours, and you soon realize that it is now time for some maternity clothing. Unfortunately for many expectant mothers, the most stylish maternity clothing solution thay can find is unflattering stretch denim pants and a t-shirt twice the normal size they would wear, also stretch.READ»
"Hot" hasn't been a word much associated with Motorola for a little while, as the company that once wowed us with the RAZR has fallen behind much of its competition. But a series of leaks of the 2009 Verizon Motorola cellphone lineup ...READ»
You don’t have to be a guitar player to know that a musician would not opt for a one-string guitar, in lieu of the standard six-string instrument ( original article, Virginia Griffin and inspired by Ian Prinsloo, former Artistic ...READ»
Traditional car companies are courting a new group of consumers with hard-driving innovation. Learn about the unconventional branding campaigns launched by Chrysler, Toyota, and Mercedes-Benz to inject some soul in new cars created for generation Y.READ»
Fast Company's Lap(top) of Luxury contest prompted an outpouring of ideas from readers about how to cope with tougher times. Read their strategies and tactics, along with some compelling personal stories -- and meet the winner of a Dell Inspiron 4000 Notebook computer.READ»
Behold the mayhem, revelry, and potential of a "first project" designed by twentysomethings with no experience and plenty vision. Behold the story of "go" -- a startup magazine that asks, "What do you really want?"READ»
Bill Thornton
COO, MegaWest Energy
Calgary, Alberta
Bill Thornton, 52, leads the field operations for MegaWest, an early-stage startup hunting for heavy oil in the United States, particularly in Kansas, Kentucky, and ...READ»
Landmark Graphics CEO Bob Peebler and his colleagues use cutting-edge technology to help executives in one of the world's most basic industries make smarter decisions.READ»
Imagine what life would be like if your product were never finished, if your work were never done, if your market shifted 30 times a day. The computer-virus hunters at Symantec don't have to imagine.READ»
The future is something to get excited about again. Here's our look at the surprising people, ideas, and trends that will change how we work and live in 2005.READ»
The only thing the economy has to fear is fear itself: indecisive CEOs, risk-averse companies, frightened frontline executives. Take a journey into a different side of corporate America: people and companies that are playing with confidence and playing to win. Their experiences just might boost your confidence.READ»
The Web has become a feast for the ears as well as the eyes. You can listen in on conference calls with Wall Street analysts, get breaking news from the Balkans, or download the latest tune from Fatboy Slim. Here's Fast Company's listener's guide.READ»
I don't know about you, but I'm always a sucker for those surveys ranking cities against each other on a variety of arbitrary criteria: Best Places for Singles! Top Cities for Entrepreneurs! America's Most Livable Cities! Granted, ...READ»
