Left-handedness might be at least partly genetic
Left-handedness might be in your genes, according to a new study in the journal Nature Communications. About 10 percent of the human population is…
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Easy way to artistic fame?
How do you get your painting in a famous museum? Years of toil in obscurity, perhaps? You could also just buy a few screws. No one looked twice when a…
Ellis Island gets makeover
About 40 percent of the people living in the U.S. today came through Ellis Island, according to the National Park Service. Today, anyone can go to the…
Blocked sharing proves a boon for Netflix
When Netflix announced their plans to crack down on password sharing, many users threatened to cancel. Industry analysts issued dire warnings. A survey by…
Did endless shrimp sink Red Lobster?
Red Lobster is deep in the red, and shrimp may be to blame. In recent weeks, rumors have swirled that Red Lobster could be heading to Chapter 11…
Competition: Sports drives innovation
Given that most sports rely heavily on physical capabilities, you might not assume that sports could also drive innovation. In practice, however, athletes…
Ask the Expert: How do I stop paying PMI?
PMI is Private Mortgage Insurance and it protects lenders in case homeowners don’t make mortgage payments. When you buy a house with less than 20 percent…
The housing market dance gets back in step
The real estate market’s spring dance is in full swing. The tune is lively and the dancers are out on the floor and kicking up their heels. In many…
Seriously, get a hobby!
Do you want to reduce stress, connect with others, improve your work performance, and develop new skills — all while enjoying yourself? If you answered…
Build a better to-do list
A messy notepad full of scrawled reminders or a thick border of sticky notes on your computer monitor might not be doing you very many favors. Your to-do…