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Memory Research Offers Clues to Preventing Human Error
An experiment shows that a specific type of memory aid can lower error rates in air traffic control.
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Better Teamwork Comes From Facing Challenges
From basketball to brain surgery, people can accomplish more working together as a team than they ever could by themselves. As Aristotle famously put it, “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.”
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Precrastination: Worse Than Procrastination?
The Atlantic: Do you park in the first spot you see, even if it means a longer, grocery-laden walk back from the store later? When unloading the dishwasher, do you quickly shove all the Tupperware
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In Praise Of Play
The Huffington Post: Robin Williams once said, “The world is open for play.” But how often, in the midst of the daily grind, does it really feel that way? When we measure our lives in
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A “Green” Office May Beat a “Lean” Office
A widely held design philosophy in the businesses world stipulates that a “lean office” with clear desks and plain walls will help streamline business operations and maximize productivity. However, a new study from an international
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Talking While Driving Safest With Someone Who Can See What You See
Talking on a cell phone is a known driving distraction, but new research suggests that talking to someone who can see what you see may actually contribute to driving safety. Results from a driving simulator study
