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New Study Proves That People Can Train Themselves to Be More Focused By Manipulating a Brain Wave
This is the first time that this cause-and-effect relationship has been seen, and it suggests that we may be eventually able to improve our attention spans.
We May Soon Be Able to Use Ultra-Thin Slice of Wood to Safely Clean and Drink Salt Water
Researchers have successfully used a slice of wood measuring 500 micrometers thick to distill water with 20% more efficiency than regular methods.
For the First Time Ever, a Woman is Awarded the Most Prestigious Mathematics Award in the World
Described as the “Nobel” of mathematics, the prize also comes with a $700,000 award, which will be presented by the King of Norway in May.
After Cheerful Young Walmart Cashier Pays for Stranger’s $110 Grocery Bill, Community Repays Him Ten-Fold
When this 19-year-old Walmart cashier happily picked up the tab for a struggling customer, his community decided they wanted to thank him for his kindness.
Acupuncture Could Be a Non-Pharmaceutical Source of Pain Relief for Those Resisting Opioids
As WHO is set to recognize traditional Chinese medicine, these organizations are pushing for acupuncture as a form of pain relief for recovering addicts.
Best Investments, Bad Advice to Avoid, and Other Life Lessons
These five guest speakers are goldmines of practical information for anyone who is looking to enter the world of finance and investments.
The 10 Commandments of Startup Success with the Co-founder of LinkedIn
Reid Hoffman has dabbled in almost every successful Silicon Valley startup – and he has some tips on how you can start your own.
Why You Should Define Your Fears Instead of Your Goals
Sometimes it's the hardest choices of our careers that are the most successful. That's why you need to write down the things you need to overcome, rather than the things you want.
Interested in Starting a Business or Podcast? Here Are the Rules to Getting Started
Here are seven of the most basic and helpful tips to expanding your career and starting a podcast.
How to Say No
Do you have trouble handling the word “no”? Well, this talk covers everything you need to know about rejecting others – and being rejected yourself.
Turn All Your Skills Into Superpowers and Discard ‘Impossibility’ From Your Vocabulary
This business mogul has 12 questions on how you can train yourself to overcome any obstacle and become a titan of success.
How Philosophy Can Solve Your Midlife Crisis
MIT professor Kieran Setiya’s book “Midlife” aims to smooth out the rocky road of middle age.
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MIT News Office
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Orange is the New Green For Thriving Costa Rican Forests, Thanks to Orange Peels
In the mid-1990s, 1,000 truckloads of orange peels and orange pulp were purposefully unloaded onto a barren pasture in a Costa Rican national park....
Trust in Community Leads to Better Long-term Decisions Among the Poor
No man is an island – no matter how much money you have.
This new study from Princeton University finds that low-income individuals who trust...
Inspirational Teen is Accepted into All 8 Ivy League Schools
While some kids this time of year are stressing over getting into their dream schools, Ifeoma White-Thorpe is trying to decide which of 8 schools...
Professor Posts Resume Of His Failures, And Succeeds in Encouraging Others
Just because you’re an Ivy League professor with a PhD from Harvard doesn’t mean you haven’t seen your share of failures. That’s why this...
What We Can Learn From James Bond About Living a Meaningful Life (007 Tips)
62 years ago today, the first James Bond novel, Casino Royale, was published on April 13, 1953. The English author, Ian Fleming, was a...
Researchers Create World’s First 3D-printed Bionic Organ
Using 3D printers to create biological structures has become widespread. Printing electronics has made similar advances, particularly for low-cost, low-power disposable items. The first...
Mark Zuckerberg Helps Extend Human Life by Co-Sponsoring $33M Prize
Tech world celebrities including Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg and Google’s Sergey Brin have donated part of their fortunes to help extend human life through...
Rewire Your Brain for Love
Valentine’s Day can be the bane of any person's year. It can fling daggers of loneliness, rather than gentle arrows from Cupid. Instead of...