Each discovery we make seems to raise even more questions. It’s a wonderful example of how science never ends. On August 17th, both the light and the gravitational wave signals from […]
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The title sequence to Last Week Tonight with John Oliver is memorable for its minimalistic, sleek design. But what do those graphics actually say?
As human beings we all must do some work for basic survival—but how much? Is there a “minimum daily requirement” of work?
Trying to figure out the meaning of life? Here are a few thoughts on the subject from some very famous American philosophers.
Self-Directed Learning (SDL) empowers employees to control their own development and education. A well-executed SDL initiative can improve the speed at which employees gain new skills and increase engagement with […]
More Nations Are Banning Ritual Slaughter. Should Religious Tradition Be Honored Over Animal Rights?
Kosher butchers must have a steady hand. Their ritual slaughter, shechita, must result in one precise cut severing carotid arteries, jugular veins, vagus nerves, trachea, and esophagus; it has to […]
One type of dog in particular is linked with the lowest rates of cardiovascular disease in their human pals.
“Hope” and “change” works both ways, says a former Obama campaign leader. It’s time to inspire people who believe their voice doesn’t matter before it’s too late.
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Scientists propose an out-of-the-box theory about why the world has no more than three dimensions.
Diversity in the workplace is a long-standing issue for many companies. Diversity and inclusion training programs aim to help improve interactions between employees with different backgrounds; however, getting the lessons […]
People get angry for all sorts of reasons, from the trivial ones (someone cut me off on the highway) to the really serious ones (people keep dying in Syria and […]
Have you ever been curious about how curiosity works?
A new survey of 1,256 Americans finds out how much we dream—and have nightmares—about the same things.
The eccentric millionaire has been offered bribes and gotten death threats. Yet, he holds steadfast, as this remarkable treasure hunt stands as his legacy.
The Olympic Games are the perfect backdrop for international propaganda.
This discovery brings into question how much free will there is in deciding to break the law.
The social media company’s new policies only spotlight its arbitrary decision-making process.
One of the three basic circuit elements just got a lot smaller for the very first time, in what promises to be a trillion-dollar breakthrough. In the race for ever-improving […]
For Women’s History Month we have a list of seven all women teams who changed history. Some were scientists, some soldiers, some living, and some long gone. All of them shaped the world.
Three eyes are so much better than two. Here’s why. “Einstein’s gravitational theory, which is said to be the greatest single achievement of theoretical physics, resulted in beautiful relations connecting gravitational […]
There is no reason for science and faith to be hostile to one another. If you want to figure out how the Universe works, you have to ask. Not by asking […]
Every organization wants to have the best possible leadership, and will shell out big dollars to find and retain them. A strong leader can inspire others to be more dedicated—which […]
A new study discovers how political party affiliation affects people’s beliefs in conspiracy theories.
It’s not only a lack of sleep that’s hurting us. A lack of dreaming might point to health problems.
If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. But if you’re a Michelin Star chef with a restaurant to run, you’re going to need a better coping strategy.
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Communication is at the core of any organization’s day-to-day activities. Every email, text, tweet, face-to-face chat, report, phone call, and so on is a part of a business’ communications. Without […]
Homeopathic manufacturers take advantage of sick and vulnerable populations in criminal ways—and the FDA is, after much absence, starting to crack down.
Imagined memory palaces are still used by memory champions and the few who practice the memory arts, but they are best known from Greco-Roman times.