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Science is boring (except when it isn't) | People in science

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Brain flappingPeople in science This article is more than 11 years oldScience is boring (except when it isn't)This article is more than 11 years oldThere are an ever increasing number of formats dedicated to demonstrating the entertaining aspects of science, and these are becoming increasingly more high profile. But the view that science can be boring is sometimes an accurate observation rather than a negative stereotype, although this doesn't mean it is the normSome chemicals, which are boring. Read More...

The perk-cession is here. You lose free food and laundry, but you could have a more satisfying life?

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OpinionEmployee benefits This article is more than 10 months oldThe perk-cession is here. You lose free food and laundry, but you could have a more satisfying life?This article is more than 10 months oldStefan SternWith fewer add-on goodies to offer staff, big firms may have to think about workplace culture and a better work-life balance Stefan Stern is co-author of Myths of Management and the former director of the High Pay CentreThree-course dinners, access to wellness centres, even free dry-cleaning – for years the goodies that came with a job in the elite tech sector were more than mere accessories – they symbolised your membership of an exclusive club. Read More...

Vanderpump Rules: Tom Sandoval shows Katie Maloney some love as she models new outfit

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Vanderpump Rules stars Tom Sandoval and Katie Maloney have continually butted heads throughout Season 9, and it has had many VPR viewers questioning if they have a real disdain for one another. Considering that Katie is married to Sandoval’s BFF Tom Schwartz, the tension between them can often feel tricky to navigate. So, it’s no surprise that Katie wanting in on Sandoval and Schwartz’s newest business venture, a bar they’ve affectionately named Schwartz and Sandy’s, has rubbed Sandoval the wrong way. Read More...