Not all interruptions are bad: How surprise breaks can unleash creativity at work

Interruptions are an inevitable part of working life. Some last a short time—a phone call, an…

Polar fish are less likely to die early, so they prioritize growth over reproduction

Polar fish experience lower mortality than tropical fish, allowing them to delay reproduction until later in…

How busy will Atlantic hurricane season be? Depends on who wins unusual battle of climatic titans

Two clashing climatic behemoths, one natural and one with human fingerprints, will square off this summer…

The future is uncertain for our last old-growth boreal forests

Driving along the Trans-Canada Highway, with its endless succession of spruce, aspen, fir and birch trees,…

Virgin Galactic resumes spaceflights after two year pause

Virgin Galactic successfully carried out its first spaceflight in nearly two years Thursday, the company said,…

'Keep it simple stupid'? Not if you're asking for help

The toughest sell in business isn’t a sell at all, strictly speaking. Convincing others to donate…

Plants remove cancer-causing toxins from air

A groundbreaking study has revealed that plants can efficiently remove toxic petrol fumes, including cancer-causing compounds…

New research uses AI to analyze propaganda tweets on Iranian nuclear deal

Thousands of state-sponsored propaganda tweets on the Iranian nuclear deal have been analyzed using artificial intelligence…

Despite the dangers, early humans risked life-threatening flintknapping injuries

Every day, hundreds of stone artifact enthusiasts around the world sit down and begin striking a…

When is it too late to give up control of your finances?

America is getting older. By 2050, one-fifth of the U.S. population is projected to be over…