April 04, 2026 3 tips from a cognitive scientist on how to beat decision fatigue BY Art Markman You have probably noticed that you have times during your day when you’re locked in and feel like you’re working at your peak and other times when your mind isn’t keeping up with everything that needs to … Continue reading 3 tips from a cognitive scientist on how to beat decision fatigue
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Spring equinox 2026: Time, meaning, and the science behind the turning of the seasons
March 19, 2026 Spring equinox 2026: Time, meaning, and the science behind the turning of the seasons BY Shannon Cudd Spring is a glorious, warm season after the harsh cold of winter—filled with light and more sun-induced vitamin D. Friday, March 20, 2026 (at exactly 10:46 a.m. ET), marks both its triumphant return in the Northern … Continue reading Spring equinox 2026: Time, meaning, and the science behind the turning of the seasons
Scientists don’t know much about the heliosphere’s shape. An interstellar probe could change that
June 08, 2024 Scientists don’t know much about the heliosphere’s shape. An interstellar probe could change that No probe has ever gotten a good look at the heliosphere from the outside or properly sampled the local interstellar medium. BY The Conversation The Sun warms the Earth, making it habitable for people and animals. But that’s not … Continue reading Scientists don’t know much about the heliosphere’s shape. An interstellar probe could change that
Computer scientists have predicted whether your startup will fail based on your personality
By Clint Rainey October 19, 2023 Ask business experts what qualities they believe successful startup founders possess, and there’s a number and metric for everybody: It’s three personality traits and four types of founders, or it’s the Big Five traits, or maybe six successful traits, or it’s seven, with seven personality types—on up to … Continue reading Computer scientists have predicted whether your startup will fail based on your personality
Science explains that anger at work has a bright side. Here’s how to manage it
By Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic May 16, 2022 Most of us prefer to avoid feeling angry at work (and, really, in any other area of life, such as relationships, family, sports, and even social media). However, this doesn’t help us in achieving that goal. In fact, unless you are not human, you will find that there … Continue reading Science explains that anger at work has a bright side. Here’s how to manage it