How to Improve Performance in Almost Any PC GamePerhaps one of the most cited ways to improve performance in PC gaming, at least that I've seen in recent years, is to overclock your GPU.
The reckless policies that helped fill our streets with ridiculously large carsDangerous, polluting SUVs and pickups took over America. Lawmakers are partly to blame. David Zipper is a senior fellow at the MIT Mobility Initiative, where he examines the interplay between transportation policy and technology.
Is a Plastic Rock a Rock?Hawaii’s Kamilo Beach is also called “plastic beach” due to its high volume of trash.
Does the “Hot Hand” Exist in Hockey?Last year, after the Boston Bruins lost to the Florida Panthers, 7–5, in Game Six of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, a reporter asked the Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark how his body felt. “I feel good,” he replied. “Thanks.” This was a lie, and everyone knew it.
Spend More Time Outside—Doctor’s OrdersSpending time in nature as a treatment for everything from chronic stress to hypertension is gaining steam among mainstream docs. But can taking a walk in the park really cure all ills?
Ecologists Struggle to Get a Grip on ‘Keystone Species’More than 50 years after Bob Paine’s experiment with starfish, hundreds of species have been pronounced “keystones” in their ecosystems.
The Surprising Impacts That Binge-Watching TV Has On Our Hormones And SleepAccording to the Office for National Statistics, the UK watches around 2 hours and 17 minutes of television every day. And, who can blame us? There’s never been a better time for settling into a binge-watching sesh.
Meet regularly, invest time – and don’t hold grudges: 10 ways to revitalise flagging friendshipsThere is no getting around it, you have to make time to be a good friend.
Physiotherapists on the Functional Exercises Everyone Should Do From Home (And They Do Themselves)Regular strength training can help prevent injury – and you don’t have to leave your house to do it. Four physios share their go-to moves
Bono picks seven songs that changed the world and the one “at the top of the tree”Bono emerged as one of the most prominent figures in the music industry during the 1980s. With U2’s distinctive blend of anthemic pop-rock, the Irish singer carved out a unique nook in a musical moment dominated by synth-pop groups.
Advice about 401(k) rollovers is poised for a big change. Here's whyA new U.S. Labor Department rule will significantly change the advice many investors receive about rolling money over from 401(k) plans to individual retirement accounts, legal experts say.
Making Light of GravityExplore 1 Gravity is fun! The word gravity, derived by Newton from the Latin gravitas, conveys both weight and deadly seriousness. But gravity can be the opposite of that.
Homemade Thin-Crust PizzaIf you have an hour or less, this is the pizza to make at the last minute for family and friends.
Why You Should Read a Home's Permit History Before You Buy ItConsidering the expense and trouble involved in buying a home, it’s kind of amazing that most people only perform cursory research into the property.
Are We Living Through a Bagel Renaissance?A few weeks ago, after a rare earthquake in New Jersey sent tremors through New York, giving the denizens of the five boroughs a mild shock and an immoderate jolt of self-importance, a writer named John DeVore posted the following on X: “i know nyc isn’t the first city to ever experience an eart
The Forgotten, Evolutionary Reason Cats Love Being So High UpFirst-time cat owners often receive the advice to install a cat tree for their new pets. Before long, their cats’ satisfaction has cat parents installing carpet-lined shelves and climbing poles for their feline friends.
The Forgotten Life of Einstein’s First WifeShe was a physicist, too—and there is evidence that she contributed significantly to his groundbreaking science.
How to Answer an Open-Ended Question From a Job CandidateWhile interviewers often assume they hold all the power during the interview process, candidates are increasingly asking more insightful questions to assess whether they should make a move to a new company.