We place a lot of value on productivity, and being distracted can lower your performance on specific tasks. But it turns out that getting distracted once in a while can actually be a good thing!

Why do songs get stuck in our heads? And what can we do to get rid of them!? Michael Aranda explains current scientific thought on the subject (and also does a pretty good Shia LaBeouf impression).

You may feel a bit grumpy when you're hungry, but hunger can affect us in more powerful ways than we realize.

You can read a book while watching SciShow on your laptop, so you might think you are multitasking, but can you really multitask?

Even when you know what you want to do, sometimes actually doing the thing is hard. Luckily, research suggests a few ways you can make it a little easier.

A number of studies show that luck is more of a self-fulfilling prophecy, and you can actually create it yourself.

Elizabeth Gilbert was once an "unpublished diner waitress," devastated by rejection letters. And yet, in the wake of the success of 'Eat, Pray, Love,' she found herself identifying strongly with her former self. With beautiful insight,...

If you’ve got a job interview coming up and you’re feeling a little nervous, don’t worry. If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably seen enough celebrity interviews to know what works and what doesn’t. Sure, it's not as flashy, but you...

You’ve probably been there before, working hard on your job until your brain gets all mushy and fuzzy. But small breaks, like watching this video, can help you in multiple ways! Just, don’t fall into any cat video rabbit holes.

You might think of robots as unfeeling, and maybe even kind of cold, but some robots are specifically programmed to help people improve their social skills and emotional health. Here are a few that might make really good pals!

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to get distracted while studying - even when you know you really don't have time for Facebook, Snapchat, Cookie Clicker, or whatever else is calling you? This week we're going to help you get a better...

Our functional map of the brain has changed. Here's why.



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The best way to make sure you're making the most of the time you have is to start off well organized. This week we're talking about planning and organizational systems and how to set yourself up for success.

Learn why an entire field of Psychology is in trouble.

New ReviewHeracles faces the terrifying Lernean Hydra and learns the importance of asking for help when it is needed. Please note this episode contains mild gory and frightening moments.

New ReviewDelegation is a way to create productive, efficient use of time, develop your staff, and create organizational resilience. But, how do you do it properly?

Can a Robot Ever Become Your Friend?

Germans have a reputation of being very task-oriented. This video discusses the way Germans manage their business associations—balancing a focus on work with the development of personal business relationships.

Schedule tasks with crontab, automating routine operations to maintain system efficiency and performance.

This video is about application integration services: AWS step functions and Amazon SWF.

This video, entitled "Strategies for Publishing," describes the importance of planning before writing.

This video, entitled "Describing Tasks," explains how to thoroughly describe the steps to accomplish a task.

This video provides a beginner-friendly introduction to keyboard shortcuts, explaining how they can streamline computer tasks and reduce reliance on the mouse. Viewers are guided through common shortcuts like Copy, Paste, Cut, Undo, and...

This video emphasizes the importance of effective time management for achieving success both professionally and personally. It suggests keeping a log of daily activities, prioritizing tasks, eliminating unnecessary activities, and making...