Nine in 10 business travelers said their hotel room is the only place they’re truly “off the clock” during a work trip in a recent travel survey. The poll of 2,000 Americans who regularly travel for work found that for today’s business travelers, the hotel room has become more than just a place to sleep … Read more
After more than a century, is it time to ditch springing forward and falling back — and finally “lock the clock”? This week, the House of Representatives passed the “Sunshine Protection Act,” which would make daylight saving time (DST) — the time we use in the summer — permanent, meaning no more twice-a-year clock changes. … Read more
A new pregnancy patch could provide crucial, 24-hour monitoring for high-risk moms. For decades, ultrasounds have been the primary means of fetal monitoring, but now engineers at UC San Diego have designed a wearable patch that promises continuous, comprehensive insight into the health of mom and baby. The flexible, adhesive-backed UPatch is applied to the … Read more
Gen Z is living the high life — on the job. A growing share of Zoomers — the generation aged 14 to 29 — report they’re turning to pot, booze and pills to get through the workday, sometimes before it even starts. And employers are clueless. In a recent survey of 1,000 US adults conducted … Read more
How many days until you meet your doom? While it sounds vaguely like a horror movie premise, a new app promises to deliver the approximate day you’ll die — and actionable ways to extend your life. The Death Clock app utilizes AI to provide such sunny statistics as your death date, life expectancy, biological age, and … Read more
More than a third of Americans would redo their college experience if they could (38%), according to new research. A survey of 2,000 adults split respondents by those who have and haven’t received a degree and found that both groups wouldn’t turn down a redo at the choices they made today, including 43% of college … Read more
Unexpected. That’s the first thought that springs to mind upon hearing that Estée Lauder has opened its first Skin Longevity Institute in the Americas in Pérez Zeledón, a wildly lush, remote patch of Costa Rica teeming with coffee farms. But then one learns that the Institute, centered around the brand’s age-defying Re-Nutriv skin-care collection, is … Read more
Some like it hot — and others cold. Renowned Long Island seafood chefs and restaurant owners are revealing to The Post their go-to places for lobster rolls when off the clock. “There’s a few places on the island that do a great job — and there are some that don’t,” said chef Eric LeVine of … Read more
When we hear the term “biological clock,” we think of a woman in her late 30s, racing to get pregnant before that timer goes off. But experts say the idea that women are the only ones who “age out” of childbirth is, in many ways, a convenient fallacy — and men should educate themselves if … Read more
Researchers have developed a new “body clock” tool that calculates people’s biological age — and could even predict the risk of disability or death. The tool, which comes from the University of Washington (UW) School of Medicine, uses eight different metrics from a patient’s physical exam and bloodwork to determine the results, according to a press release … Read more
He’s working three jobs — but not doing any overtime Damien, an IT support agent who requested to use a pseudonym out of fear of professional repercussions, told Business Insider that he’s actually juggling multiple jobs simultaneously — and raking in a big paycheck as a result. “I just have a hard time saying no, because … Read more
The “Z” stands for “zero work done.” Gen Z workers have revealed the many ways they’re stealing company time — from beauty treatments to tardiness and working while hungover. While all their names have been changed for anonymity, Zoomers dished their dirty work secrets to The Standard, their cubicle confessions arriving amid a rise in … Read more
Shut the bleep bleep bleep up! Nintendo has launched a pricey video game-paired alarm clock that uses motion sensors to make sure you get out of bed — or else. Alarmo, which retails for $99.99 and requires a connection to a Nintendo Switch’s online features, will turn your next early morning into a virtual adventure — … Read more
Bet you’re dying to check this one out. A new artificially intelligent app claims to be able to pinpoint your expiration date — all in an effort to motivate users to make healthier choices and lead longer lives. For $40 a year, those looking to have the grim news delivered can download the Death Clock, which … Read more
In this case, believe the hype. Rapper Flavor Flav and US Olympian Jordan Chiles had a sweet moment together at the 2024 VMAs in New York on Wednesday. The duo opened the MTV Video Music Awards as the show’s first presenters of the evening. While on stage, Flav took a moment to acknowledge the stripping of Chiles’ … Read more
It’s about time for an update like this. Apple’s iOS 18 update for iPhones and other devices appears to have a very subtle, yet handy upgrade for people with dead phones. In the fall when the new operating system is released, even if your battery is zapped, the current time will still be displayed in … Read more
Is humanity doomed? The annual update of the Doomsday Clock was announced at 10 a.m. this morning in Washington, DC. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists announced that the Doomsday Clock this year was set to 90 seconds to midnight — for the second year in a row, “reflecting the continued state of unprecedented danger … Read more
Opening April 1, RoseBar — a “longevity club” at the swank Six Senses Ibiza — offers services that may sound like they’re derived from science fiction. Guests can take DNA methylation tests to measure their epigenomes, analyzing which of their aging-associated genes are activated. There’s a hyperbaric oxygen chamber, Normatec compression boots, Roxiva light therapy … Read more
Get your apocalypse survival kit ready: The world is the closest to the end of days as it has ever been, scientists warn. The symbolic Doomsday Clock — designed by scientists to measure how close the world is to an apocalypse — has been reset to 90 seconds to midnight. This is the closest the clock has ever … Read more
Is Doomsday almost here? The time on the symbolic Doomsday Clock — designed by scientists to measure how close the world is to an apocalypse — will be recalculated next week. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists will host a live virtual news conference at 10 am EST on Tuesday, January 24, to announce whether the time on the iconic … Read more