Study after study have shown the downside of a cluttered environment. It restricts your brain’s capacity to focus and process information. A messy desk is distracting. It can even produce guilt, shame, anxiety, and, at extremes, anger. All in all, most studies support the idea of keeping a neat, organized environment–especially in the office. Yes, …

If you maintain a balanced diet and work exercise into your daily routine, you’re less likely to gain weight. This conventional wisdom is, well, wise. But a new study may have found a new quirk in someone’s likelihood to become obese, a quirk on the genetic level. As reported by Men’s Health, a new study …

You probably suspect that there are plenty of secrets personal trainers won’t tell you for free. But when it comes to getting the maximum gains for your pain, here’s one complimentary tip from a certified PT: You might want to rethink the order of your workout. Most people head straight to the cardio machines before …

That’s right, that photo is real. No Photoshop here. Some beaches in the Maldives do light up at night, and it’s not because a visitor with no environmental conscience sprayed fluorescent paint across the sand. The organisms responsible for this blue light are called ostracod crustaceans, also known as seed shrimp. They are generally about …

Fingal’s Cave—Isle of Staffa, Scotland At 72 feet tall and 270 feet deep, this cave is unlike any other. Fingal’s Cave on the uninhabited Isle of Staffa in Scotland is formed entirely of hexagon-shaped basalt columns. Its unique design has had an influence on a fair share of its visitors, including Pink Floyd. (Pink Floyd …