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Elon Musk doesn’t like people working from home. A year ago he declared the end of remote work for employees at car maker Tesla. Now he...
The recent death of Australian man Jason Kennison after reaching the summit of Mount Everest highlights how dangerous mountain climbing can be. Details of what went...
The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea People will often sacrifice a better experience and opt for one that’s...
In today’s world, our diets are often packed with fats and sugars. Our ancient instinct to crave calorie-rich foods, which once helped us survive, now leads...
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we heard about people experiencing different kinds of fatigue, whether related to burnout, being unmotivated to follow pandemic restrictions or as a...
Nothing quite beats riding a wave for the first time. And our research suggests you don’t have to be a pro to benefit from the power...
We all know that high levels of stress in the workplace can lead to burnout. But less attention is given to long periods of intense boredom,...
Lip kissing is an act that’s so natural and common in many present-day societies it is easily taken for granted. But it’s not actually clear whether...
If you have a child born in the summer, the prospect of starting school can pose a conundrum. In England, for example, children typically start school...