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How to Beat Procrastination
If you only focus on the task, there’s always an easier one. But the pestering task often has the greater reward.
If you only focus on the task, there’s always an easier one. But the pestering task often has the greater reward.
We talked to 26 women who have frozen their eggs — these are the 8 things they wish someone had told them first.
Research shows that very young dogs with little human contact can understand pointing gestures—and that the ability has a strong genetic basis.
From the Big Bang to dark energy, knowledge of the cosmos has sped up in the past century — but big questions linger.
Do you scrape the burnt bits off a piece of toast? Some research suggests that might not be a bad idea.
Forgetfulness is often regarded as a sign of old age. But what exactly is going on in the brain that makes it more difficult for older people to remember things?
Centuries ago it was an idyllic earthen path. Today, it’s the most dangerous road for cyclists in America.
From studies that would never pass ethical muster in the present day to disastrous product launches, here are some experiments that went horrifically wrong.
From Washington Irving to Kristen Roupenian.
Acceptance is key to the well-being and authenticity of introverts.
Two friendship coaches break down myths about personality types and let us in on how to take part in new social situations with deeper connections — and less anxiety.
An etiquette expert explains how to manage your kids’ feelings, as well as the onslaught of stuff.
From bad bosses to gossipy colleagues and, of course, office refrigerator drama.
Elon Musk is obsessive about the design of his supercars, right down to the disappearing door handles. But a series of shocking incidents – from drivers trapped in burning vehicles to dramatic stops on the highway – have led to questions about the safety of the brand. Why won’t Tesla give any answers?
In a disaster worse than the Titanic, it was believed a young man swam over six kilometres to safety. It didn’t add up.
From Regency-era "fan flirting" to coded gifts, people have perfected the art of discreetly signalling their love over many centuries.
A surge in private equity funding for hospitals left a trail of crushing debts, patient detentions and broken promises.
As space rock 2024 YR4 became more likely to hit Earth than anything of its size had ever been before, scientists all over the world mobilized to protect the planet.
While most book clubs go off without an issue, when they do turn sour the fallout can be significant. So why do some go wrong – and what can be done to prevent it?
Inhaling the scent of the rich, turmeric-laden marinade as it caramelizes atop the charring meat brings me right back to my middle school days, when the same smoky smell coming from the line of carts waiting just outside the school gate for hungry students would hit our noses as we impatiently waited down the final bell.
For a fleeting moment, Ukraine’s conflict may have come full circle. In the past 48 hours, US President Donald Trump has perhaps said his most forcefully direct words yet on arming Ukraine. And in the same period, the Kremlin have given their blankest indication to this White House that they are not interested in a realistic, negotiated settlement to the war.
The former One Direction singer died in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Oct. 16 at the age of 31.
Knowing how to use AI effectively to build your network can help you build connections and land your dream job.
Research shows that human-caused climate change is warming ocean waters, which is fueling stronger and more intense hurricanes.
Tennis player Ben Shelton wanted his sister to be there at Wimbledon, and her company, Morgan Stanley, said yes. Good or bad exception?
July 7, 2025 – “It seems certain to me that, on the same walk, two beings, unless they resemble each other in some strange sense, could not possibly pick up the same stones.”
Over 20 new devices are on the way.
A secretive, Google-backed lab is using artificial intelligence to invent new medicines for humanity’s worst illnesses. But can we trust drugs designed by a mind that isn’t human?
There could be legal risks associated with using AI to determine who climbs the corporate ladder and who loses their job.
It’s likely we won’t know how and how much AI will change the way we live, work and play until it already has.
The best customer service reps are empathetic, adaptable, and clear communicators—qualities every leader needs in uncertain times.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe wants to rewrite history.
Confronting mortality can help clarify what truly matters beyond superficial achievements. Memento mori practices can lead to a fuller life.
Experts worry that if vaccination rates do not improve, deadly outbreaks will become the new normal.
Saving more money is a perennial resolution, but emotions shouldn't drive that habit, financial experts say. Instead, be intentional. Here's how to get started.
One of the first and most important decisions entrepreneurs make is whether to go it alone or bring on cofounders.
Several larger trials of ambroxol for Parkinson's are already underway.
People worry that others will see them as immoral and incompetent for quitting their passion. These fears are often misplaced.
My futile quest to avoid the material that my entire world is made out of.
Kiwis can boost your gut health. They may also lower triglycerides and cancer risk.
In this environment where it’s difficult to get your foot in the door, one mistake that some recent graduates make is assuming that their degree will automatically get them a job.
The federal government could soon recommend that people only receive flu shots made without an ingredient called thimerosal.
Couples tend to dance around discussing how much they earn or owe early in a relationship. But experts agree that talking about money sooner is better than later.
This is proof that strangers can decide, together, to make things better.
Understanding how your body works can be the key to reducing stress. For example, you’re probably aware of your fight-or-flight response—the body’s way of preparing itself when it believes it’s being threatened.