Burnout: Modern Affliction Or Human Condition?
As a diagnosis, it's too vague to be helpful — but its rise tells us a lot about the way we work.
As a diagnosis, it's too vague to be helpful — but its rise tells us a lot about the way we work.
The oldest known "quasicrystal" made by humans has been discovered at the New Mexico site of the 1945 Trinity bomb test.
If you ever wondered how sports broadcasters have no problem correctly pronouncing the names of sports team players, here's an easy explainer.
Nothing fills downtime like a card game. So if you're looking for some games worth keeping around the house, these six are worth picking up.
If you want to be safe on a safari, here are the tips you should follow.
The most significant change that Starlink is bringing to the world is high-speed internet with the lowest latency.
It will never be the same after Trump and COVID. And that's a good thing.
This is why it's not good to take a selfie while you're biking.
The billionaire's space internet project could connect millions of remote American homes. If it actually works.
"I figured, all those other guys are cheating," he said. "I know she was going to vote for Trump anyway."
What if "Harry Potter" was populated by Hollywood actors like Adam Driver, Meryl Streep and Keanu Reeves?
Fleeing virus-devastated economies, migrants are traveling long distances to reach the United States and then walking through gaps in the border wall. The Arizona desert has become a favorite crossing point.
The 2020 tax deadline is tonight. If you haven't filed yet, consider filing for a tax extension to avoid penalties.
The Cybovac E30 Robot Vacuum Cleaner has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 on Amazon due to its Alexa integration and app-enabled smart features.
Step one to making a new friend. Don't step on said friend.
Drones were sent out more than once to situations described as "fake COVID testing."
Which will prevail, hand grenade or box?
The way we currently tell if someone is human online — the CAPTCHA — is, according to Internet backbone provider Cloudflare, costing us collectively 500 years per day.
In an excerpt from his book "Chasing the Thrill: Obsession, Death, and Glory in America's Most Extraordinary Treasure Hunt," journalist and searcher Daniel Barbarisi recounts how he got to open Fenn's chest and examine what was inside
George Placidi set off from the United Kingdom in November 2015, and he took a picture every day of himself cycling across 19 countries.
It could fully charge electric vehicles in just 10 minutes.
MLB umpires know they're your favorite scapegoats — but they might not actually see what you're saying about them.
Don't settle for plain vodka. Mix it up with some delicious infusions.
Jordan Hamlett was trying to alert a a federal website that it was vulnerable to identity theft. His plan, however, didn't end exactly as his planned.
Nearly two out of every three Millennial homeowners have some kind of regret about their current home.
Not all laptop stands are created equal. Some dazzle while others disappoint.
Made from unbelievably soft organic cotton terry, this is a polo we're okay with wearing every day of the week.
This ambitious crowdfunding campaign has already earned over $1,000,000 on Kickstarter, and it promises to paint and dry your nails in a snap every time.
It's 5,600 kilometers long and it's used not as a national border, but a fence to keep out dingos.
Immunocompromised people should consult with their doctor before they stop wearing masks, even if they have been vaccinated.
Thursday's announcement changed nearly all the previous masking and social distancing recommendations for Americans who are fully vaccinated.
Can North America's fastest train, the Acela, compete against a plane?
White? Yellow? Red? There are all different types of onions out there, but which kind do you use for what? Allow us to explain.
A security researcher warns that a feature that displays when an AirTag was last seen could give away some sensitive information about its surroundings.
"I'm telling you it's real. The question is, what is it? What are its intentions? What are its capabilities?"
Hate getting up for a drink in the middle of your favorite show? This mini fridge is small enough to keep anywhere.
Mark Crispin Miller, who is suing his colleagues, used to study conspiracy theories. Now he pushes them.
YouTuber Patrick (H) Willems goes into an in-depth exploration of why trilogies often badly.
Gas prices skyrocketed last week following a cyberattack on the Colonial Pipeline, which prompted people to begin panic buying and hoarding gasoline.
Interested in buying a vintage Jeep Grand Wagoneer? Here are my tips and advice from owning and fixing up a classic 1987 model.
Watching Bruce Willis speak Japanese is making our day.
From the Bahamas to Iceland, here are the places fully vaccinated Americans can travel to right now, plus the rules they should follow to vacation responsibly.
Due to a phenomenon called subsidence, the metropolis's landscape is compacting — and parts of the city are now dropping a foot and a half each year.
If Doctor Octopus were played by Willem Dafoe, this is what it would look like.
Inside the world of sweepers — committed competitors trying to game the system or maybe just win a lifetime supply of Gatorade.
This nautical journey charts a 6,000-mile course from the Great Lakes to the Florida Keys (and back).
There's a reason why it's nine minutes and not 10, and it has to do with the history of the analog clock.
Anti-trans bills purport to address "fairness" in sports. But sports have never been fair.
A recent New York Times op-ed derided the use of dark patterns: design tricks that push people to do things online by confusing or deliberately inconveniencing them. The catch? The NYT site itself implements these tricks.
Rest in peace, the rubber matting of Addenbrooke's Hospital Helipad.
Bizarre and hallucinatory dreams might serve an important purpose, according to a new theory.
For decades, Bob Ross has been a soothing presence in a world gone mad. But the real story behind the painter's life, and especially his afterlife, reveals just as much madness.
Who needs a plastic water slide in a theme park when you can slide down a natural waterslide?
A roundup of the most interesting questions that our favorite columnists addressed in recent days.
Some of the people admitted they have not gotten the vaccine.
If you thought 2020 was bad, here are some other eras where things were worse.
Studies on the effects of COVID-19 on people's sex lives found a decrease in partnered sexual activity during the pandemic — but spring is in the air, and columnist Ian Kerner says it's time for a spring recharge.
A person who attended meetings at Epstein's townhouse says Gates enjoyed holding court there.
The world's most expensive cruise liners eventually make their way to the Aliaga ship-breaking yard in Turkey, where they are broken down into parts and recycled.
As the biggest-selling Irish artist of all time turns 60, we explore the career of a low-key, high-drama 20th century icon.
There's a difference between pop-up headlights and hidden headlights.
This empty hand versus spear set from Xiao Long Wu and Long Long Shi was given an impressive 9.73.
Security experts believe ransomware attacks against both corporations and individuals will continue to grow because they're easy to execute, hard to trace and victims can be exploited out of a lot of money.
How ramps went from an Appalachian staple to urban restaurant trend.
Trey Kennedy channels his inner deal diva and does impressions of all the girls who love shopping at TJ Maxx.
A farcical tale of city planning.
The best films that feature rad bromances and wholesome camaraderie.
The official clip from Marvel shows Scarlett Johansson and Florence Pugh in a car chase in "Black Widow." The movie will premiere in theaters on July 9.
For decades, introverts have been written off as ineffective and incapable business leaders. Here's why that's an utter myth.
How hundreds of "Jeopardy!" contestants talked themselves into a baseless conspiracy theory—and won't be talked out of it.
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