The ability of humans to create art, think rationally or invent new tools has long interested scientists, and a new study reveals how the brain achieves these imaginative feats. Roots of Creativity Found in the Brain … Continue reading
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Recent leaks about the NSA’s Internet spy programs have sparked renewed interest in government surveillance, though the leaks touch largely on a single form of such surveillance—the covert one. How the cops watch your tweets in real-time … Continue reading
Progress is the single most important motivating factor when it comes to work. That might seem obvious. But what’s not obvious is that we don’t always see our progress. In fact, we’re prone to lose track of it, if we … Continue reading
Lawsuits are blunt instruments for protecting rights, but sometimes they are the tool you need. Can You Sue The NSA? … Continue reading
When we picture our next break from work, we think we’ll spend our time unplugged and slowly refreshing from our day-to-day. But sometimes, the stress of missing work or planning the perfect itinerary can leave us more stressed than when … Continue reading
Last week my father received a phone call from the branch director of his long-standing bank to offer him a new product. My father, instead of listening with confidence to the advice of a trustworthy agent, was immediately suspicious. The … Continue reading
An interview with iPhone Life editor and publicspeakingguy.com host Alex Cequera around my thoughts and experiences around public speaking. Enjoy. Daniel W. Rasmus, My Thoughts: How to Use Public Speaking to Enhance Your Career … Continue reading
A spiny ant, Polyrhachis armata, from Thailand biting a rainforest leaf following infection by the fungus Ophiocordyceps unilateralis. The large stalk and two spore-producing bodies are visible. Image and caption courtesy David Hughes. Absurd Creature of the Week: The Zombie … Continue reading
Do you think your current HDTV is good enough? Then you haven’t experienced the magic that is 4K Ultra HD. 4K is a big buzzword in 2013 and the hot topic at IFA, but it basically means “HDTV, on steroids.” … Continue reading
Last week, we discussed the airline trend of banning children from special “quiet” sections of the airplane. This week, the UAE’s national airline Etihad Airways introduces us to the inverse: special traveler liaisons for children, known as “flying nannies. See … Continue reading