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How setting a schedule can make you less productive

How setting a schedule can make you less productive

In order to structure what little time we feel we have, one strategy we deploy is scheduling. But in a series of eight studies, scholars found that scheduling can sometimes backfire -- and actually make us less productive.
by Associated Press

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With a midweek holiday, marking a revolution with moderation

With a midweek holiday, marking a revolution with moderation

Celebrating the Fourth of July is a serious predicament for some when it falls on a Wednesday. It's hard to enjoy barbecues and fireworks when you have to be at work at 9 the next morning.

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360 video: How to find the summer constellations

360 video: How to find the summer constellations

Have you ever wanted to casually point out Cygnus, Leo and Cassiopeia? Just in time for summer, this panoramic video shows you some tricks to help you navigate the night sky.
by Adam Cole and Ryan Kellman

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#MPRbees? Thousands of bees swarm by our St. Paul office

#MPRbees? Thousands of bees swarm by our St. Paul office

A beekeeper on Friday afternoon successfully got a large bee swarm down from the side of a church in downtown St. Paul so they can be transported to a safer new home.
by Cody Nelson

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A new breed of housing: Humane society tests group habitat for shelter dogs

A new breed of housing: Humane society tests group habitat for shelter dogs

Rather than housing dogs in individual kennels, several dogs live and play in a shared space, allowing them to socialize and interact in a more natural setting. If it proves to be successful, the new habitat could become a model for shelters everywhere.
by Nancy Yang

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