Creativity is hard work, but you can strengthen your creative muscles with a simple exercise. Here’s how it works: Step 1: Select a word at random, perhaps by opening the dictionary with your eyes closed and touching the tip of a pencil to the page. The best words are...

Researchers at MIT are developing a new process for recharging lithium ion batteries that may allow us to recharge them in just three seconds. MIT scientists are revamping the structure of batteries commonly used in cell phones, laptop computers, and portable gaming...

It can be tough to stay active if you work in an office. Let’s face it; most offices encourage a sedentary day. And sedentary days can lead to a few pounds gained here and there over time. So what’s an office worker to do to keep things moving and to shed those few...

Bullying, whether it is verbal, physical, emotional or Internet-based (cyberbullying), can have devastating effects on a child’s self-esteem and can cause depression, anxiety, loneliness and even thoughts of suicide. Therefore, if you know that your child is being...

A software virus is a program designed to change the way your computer operates without your consent. Some viruses are intentionally written to delete files, corrupt programs or erase disks. By definition a virus replicates, spreading itself by attaching copies to...

Do you get those annoying pre-approved credit cards in the mail? Throw away the offer letter and keep the cards – they are great to use for shims or spreading glue. If you are using screws in hard wood, lubricating them with wax or soap will help drive them in without...