Use Productive Procrastination to Start a Daunting Task
Everyone has certain tasks that we dread more than others, but have to get done eventually. It could be something from our personal or professional life, but in most cases,…
Why Cramming for a Test Doesn’t Work, According to Science
Photo: Huelor21 (Shutterstock) Cramming for tests doesn’t work, but that doesn’t stop students from waiting until the last minute to study. Some even believe that reading and reviewing material under…
You Need a Career ‘Sponsor’ (Not Just a Mentor)
There’s a lot of advice out there (read: on Lifehacker) about finding a mentor, and that’s because having someone established to guide you is a major benefit for your career.…
Electric Stoves Are Good, Actually
On Monday, Bloomberg reported the Consumer Product Safety Commission would consider a ban on gas stoves, causing everyone from Republican politicians to cooks on Twitter to promptly lose their minds…
Consider the 5 C’s Before Moving for a Job
Photo: Jacob Lund (Shutterstock) At some point in your career, there will probably come a time when you might consider moving for a job. And the decision can get more…
Indian-American Named Dean Of Stanford University’s Climate Change School
Scientist, engineer and professor Arun Majumdar named Dean of Stanford’s climate change schoolHouston: Arun Majumdar, Indian-American material scientist, engineer and professor, has been named the inaugural dean of Stanford University’s…
How to Deal With a Coworker You Absolutely Hate
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) Isn’t it wonderful when you make friends at your job? You can go out after work, commiserate about your shared experiences, and remain pals long after you’ve…
Is VR Gaming Bad for Your Health?
Photo: mangpor2004 (Shutterstock) Virtual reality gaming is seeing a spike in popularity right now—but some experts and industry observers are concerned that frequent use of the technology may come with…
The Best Free Online Courses Everyone Should Take This Year
Photo: Gorodenkoff (Shutterstock) The days when you graduated college, started a career, and never looked back are long behind us. Lifelong learning isn’t just a catchy phrase—it’s an essential aspect…
Stop Wearing Cloth Masks
Photo: Andrey_Popov (Shutterstock) The highly transmissible Omicron variant continues to drive a surge of infections across the country. According to the CDC’s COVID data tracker, the seven-day average for COVID-19…