How parents talk to their children about sex helps them understand what is acceptable and unacceptable behavior. In the United States, that conversation, about the, um, birds, and the, um, bees, is famously awkward.
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Bestselling author Daniel H. Pink explains that just because fewer people occupy job positions called “salesperson” doesn’t mean members of the workforce are doing any less selling.
Nutrition Facts on food packages require some study in order to understand what it all means. The UK seeks to implement a new system, but it may make a diet soda look healthier than a basket of strawberries.
Despite widespread belief in the myth that sugar causes hyperactivity, scientists have known for more than two decades that the link is all in the mind.
Cell phone apps that track a woman’s body temperature over time are making natural contraception feel more like a 21st century option.
Prescription opiates help relieve the short-term pains resulting from surgery and some injuries. But many are falling into addiction.
Instead of choosing sides, this map shows all versions of the cartographic argument.
Parents who threaten punishment for bad deeds may only be encouraging their kids to lie, according to a recent study.
This weekend, the Geminids arrive, and promise to be the best meteor shower of the entire year! “Men of genius are often dull and inert in society; as the blazing […]
The late popular science writer felt very strongly that facts and theories should be understood to be two separate things.
Michio Kaku: Can We Download Our Brains? One day we might be able to download our consciousness into a computer chip, preserving our personalities forever—but first we will have to […]
It’s tough to hear, but a shorter work week may not improve your job-life satisfaction. A recent study shows that there needs to be more than just a government reform to change office culture–corporations need to toe the line.
Psychologists and behavioral therapists have begun integrating cooking into their treatment strategies, extending the benefits of meal preparation far beyond satisfying hunger.
Associate degrees in fields like healthcare, technology, and skilled labor have higher earning potential than some four-year college degrees.
High blood pressure has just been linked to canned food, but it’s not just the sodium that’s the culprit–it’s the BPA from the can’s lining.
Jeremy England explains how simple physical laws make complex life more likely than not. In other words, it would be more surprising to find no life in the universe than a place like Earth.
Dr. David Newman, together with his team, has developed a simple information tool, called the NNT, that allows doctors and researches to communicate more clearly to patients and the general public, the effectiveness of different treatments.
Late night snacking and hunger impulses can prevent you from leading a healthy lifestyle. It’s important to take the necessary steps ahead of time to avoid falling into a late-night snack routine.
We second-guess ourselves all the time. It’s part of being human. Is this a good idea? Will I regret it later? People frequently approach me with anxieties like these when it comes to crowdfunding. Their next, big question is always, Do you think my idea will be successful?
The first part in a new series of where all this comes from. “You may have heard the world is made up of atoms and molecules, but it’s really made […]
To have original ideas, you don’t need to be cantankerous. But having a disagreeable personality can help you get your ideas implemented, according to a new study of workplace psychology.
“Our ideals, laws and customs should be based on the proposition that each generation, in turn, becomes the custodian rather than the absolute owner of our resources and each generation has the obligation to pass this inheritance on to the future.”
It’s tough to take criticism, but it’s sometimes even harder to get it. However, there are a few tips for how to get the most out of your next performance review and set goals for 2015 based on honest feedback.
For most employees paid time off is filled with skimming emails on the beach and dabbling in work. Employees no longer feel empowered by evenings away from the office–their personal time is no longer wholly theirs. But company priorities need to shift, lest they risk losses.
A civil debate about genetically modified food offers hope about our capacity to make judgments about risk based on facts, not just on our feelings.
The ping of an email notification sounds and we jump to read it, dropping what we’re doing–disrupting our workflow. It’s stressing us out, according to a recent study.
Numerous studies have determined that the open office, while creating a sense of camaraderie among employees, is harmful in nearly every other respect.
Sam Harris is embarrassed by the word “spirituality” because of its past misuse as a religious term. Despite its spooky etymology though, he argues that there’s no better word in the English language to describe one’s personal and intimate exploration of human consciousness.
Losing your temper will almost always make a bad situation worse. The key to keeping your cool during most frustrating times is to rely on acts of empathy, concision, clarity, and good organization.