20% of Irish workers feel stressed in their jobs

Almost one in five Irish workers is under continual stress in their jobs, a study has shown. New research by the Economic and Social Research Institute shows that job stress doubled over a five year period. The study counted an employee as experiencing job stress if they said that they felt stressed at work “always”… Read More: 20% of Irish workers feel stressed in their jobs »

Is social media hurting science … and people?

Is social media a friend or foe of science? An opinion piece published in JAMA last week suggests the latter: Protecting the Value of Medical Science in the Age of Social Media and ‘Fake News‘ The authors argue social media poses a threat to science in several ways: Unfettered publication of unvetted information by sources… Read More: Is social media hurting science … and people? »

Chris Hemsworth's MIB Workout Will Help You Get Cut

Even among the stratified tiers of celebrity hunks, Chris Hemsworth stands out. The Australian actor made a name for himself by playing Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, embodying the full-fledged physique that comes along with playing the god of Thunder. Hemsworth is undeniably jacked — so much so that he distracts his co-stars when… Read More: Chris Hemsworth's MIB Workout Will Help You Get Cut »