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President Elect Obama could pick an actual scientist to head the Department of Energy.

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One part garden shed, one part eco-clubhouse and one part home office, the Archipod gives work-at-homers a chance to step out of the house

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In an effort to encourage residents to pedal to work, Minneapolis is making strides in bike-friendly commuting. Learn why we should follow their lead.

The nine lives of an auto journalist. I was nearly a goner on several continents. Believe me, these stories weren't as amusing then as they are now.

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Telecommuting is a nice perk, but it isn't always easy to stay focused.

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The country may be filled with hardworking employees, but a new poll shows no one is working harder than the residents of Columbia, Mo.

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Trophy Bicycle Holders offer a smart, space-saving storage solution in the form of two 'iconic silhouettes.'

An ultra-low emission zone for London by 2020.

A California man buys a live/work townhome next to his ex-wife and cuts a hole through the wall to ease his family's carbon-intensive joint custody situation.

Paris can be pretty unfriendly to tourists, but SmarterParis is a friendly new app that can make it easier.

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ChooseVets lets civilians outsource work to military vets who are looking for employment.

Everybody says we are, but an economist claims that the data show otherwise.

The Acro-Cats, a Chicago-based troupe of performing felines, is looking for a tour assistant.

Your answer might depend on where you work, but generally, it's more OK than ever to flaunt your ink.

If the whispers about Amazon are true, the few independents still left should be afraid, very afraid.

John Addison says finding your inner calm will get you more than halfway there. His new book shows you how.

Thousands of people support Nicola Thorp, the London receptionist who wrote a petition asking for change in dress code laws.

Don't just sit at your desk. Find ways to get up and move throughout the day.

About 50 million Americans don't have paid sick leave, but there are numerous benefits when employers offer it.

By default, women take on the role of rememberer and organizer, and all that mental labor adds up, even if the rest of the family can't see it.

Judging workers' value by time spent at a desk hurts working moms — and companies' bottom lines. Flex time could fix it.

Why have inmates manufacture license plates when they can help put an end to a housing crisis?

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NASA is looking for someone to protect us from alien microbes — and the rest of the solar system from ourselves.

If you're thinking about a career move, a fun new tool from the New York Times can offer some interesting ideas and suggestions.

Philosopher Andrew Taggart explains how we can care less about work — and more about our actual lives.

Yosemite National Park has 300 seasonal positions to fill for summer 2018. Here's how to apply.

Vermont will pay some lucky new residents up to $10,000 to move there and work remotely.

Project Bike Tech offers students diverse skills and options when they leave high school.

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Learn how kids in Ghana are turning their youthful energy into power for their whole community.

Celebrate Ada Lovelace Day with this story about a young teen shining in her STEM field.

This industrious teen hopes to make flying safer for all with his raptor trap, which is designed to prevent bird-strikes at airports.

The Buddy Bench is designed to foster friendships and prevent the blues at playtime.

Six-year-old Connor Johnson has big dreams for the future, and he needs our help to keep them alive.

This hot young scientist has created solutions to everything from helping communities survive a flood to helping his twin sisters learn how to ride their bikes.