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Some people just love their jobs and can’t fathom having to hang it up. If you’re one of these people, it’s important to put yourself in a position where you can keep going as long as you like.
The internet may be costing the economy dearly, and not just because we’re distracted by Facebook when we should be doing our job.
When seeking a job, it’s important to make yourself heard by potential employers. A new study reports employers who hear a pitch rather than read it are more likely to perceive a candidate as competent and intelligent.
“Every work of art is the child of its age and, in many cases, the mother of our emotions.”
“Unthinking respect for authority,” said the legendary theoretical physicist, “is the greatest enemy of truth.”
What matters more? Money or privacy? For Kansas City residents that have the option to pay a little more for some internet privacy, most have chosen to remain open to targeted ads.
While Brazil may not have the scientific muscle of American research institutions, its dietary guidelines are remarkably more consistent.
Good news for coffee drinkers across America: a U.S. government-appointed panel of scientists has found three to five cups a day doesn’t pose any long-term health risks.
Do craters only come in isolation? These images will make you think again! “These spots have never been observed by anyone before me; and from my observations of them, often […]
The first woman to head a major North American pro sports union has made several major splashes in her first seven months on the job while exuding confidence every step of the way.
Men from gender egalitarian countries report they do an “unfair” amount of housework while their counterparts in less egalitarian countries complain less, even when asked to do more.
A set of 48 galaxies observed by astronomers in New Mexico appears to be uber-saturated with dark matter. This means they could be what are called “failed galaxies.”
Amazing, fun and beautiful. So long as the cold doesn’t bother you, anyway. “The only frozen heart around here is yours.” –Anna, to Hans, from Frozen I know that the […]
Our personalities tend to shift in the face of adversity, particularly during periods of unemployment.
Most young women in the workforce don’t remember firsthand the battles their mothers and grandmothers fought over issues that are still relevant today. Among those who’ve read about them or […]
Homo sapiens aren’t alone in their division of chores by sex; our Neanderthal cousins also delegated a few tasks according to gender.
The former head of New Zealand’s SEC explains why putting women on boards isn’t just the right thing to do — it’s also the bright thing to do.
An employee retreat done well can be a huge boon to morale and productivity. Done wrong and your employees will dread the thought of another.
Cholesterol, coffee, and alcohol are among the winners in the government’s new dietary advisory report, which is helping to create the nation’s official 2015 dietary guidelines.
The key to sticking with your exercise goals is to learn to derive satisfaction from working out. Mindfulness can offer an assist to those not innately fueled by fitness desire.
Being a parent isn’t easy. Luckily, there are plenty of Parenting 101 classes to help prepare you for the rest of your life.
Marketplace’s David Gura recently reported on the success of American architects who help paint the Shanghai skyline with bold and innovative designs.
Depending on your perspective, lifehacks are either the lifeblood of simple living or a goofy punchline of DIY culture. What’s undeniable is the money that’s to be made from society’s hunger for easy how-tos.
Some anxieties are indicators of healthy curiosity and strong moral fiber, while others are a source of severe stress.
What happens when you let a computer determine each child’s personalized curriculum? Math teachers in several schools across America are seeing results through a growing brand of “blended learning.”
A NASA-ESA joint discovery confirms held beliefs about the nature of X-ray-emitting winds that emanate from supermassive black holes.
If you think you have a productivity problem, you’ve probably got an overcommitment problem, says Elizabeth Saunders at the Harvard Business Review.
Rather than focus on not doing something you shouldn’t do, create a new habit to override the old, bad one.
What happened when things were hot enough to spontaneously create matter and antimatter? “It followed from the special theory of relativity that mass and energy are both but different manifestations […]