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For many of us, being productive means spending more time working. It seems intuitive that the more time we spend on job tasks, the more we can get done. And not surprisingly, the popular literature is rife with advice on how to maximize work time.

Edwin Heathcote considers this “most archetypal” piece of furniture.

I'm the author of two books, but I'm used to writing on the side of other jobs. Maybe that means it's a hobby—or maybe it's what knits my whole life together.

We get 'Weird' with Emmy contender Al Yankovic.

Are you an 'orchid' or a 'dandelion' parent? Researchers are uncovering the hidden personality traits that can shape our family life.

When a police officer stops a Black driver, the first 45 words said by that officer hold important clues about how their encounter is likely to go.

Alice Waters’ daughter explains her family’s favorite dish.

Veterinarians and landscape designers on outdoor spaces that work for humans and dogs.

The production’s creators reveal how real-life thugs inspired the high school musical that tore up the Broadway playbook.

Fill it out as soon as possible, and be smart about how you do it.