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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.
"Unthinking respect for authority," said the legendary theoretical physicist, "is the greatest enemy of truth."
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Former NBA player Shane Battier demonstrates the positive effects data and statistics can have on securing a competitive advantage.
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.
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Jason Silva, host of National Geographic Channel's "Brain Games," speaks to the power of suggestibility with regard to psychedelic experiences.
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."
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The former chair of the New Zealand SEC discusses the correlation between profitability and having an equal number of men and women on corporate boards.
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.