We talked to six recruiters to find out when the office culture should be a deal breaker in an otherwise perfect job offer.You're offered your dream job at the company you always aspired to work at, doing exactly what you've always wanted to do, and at an amazing salary. But there's a problem: You have concerns about the office culture and whether you will fit in. Do you take the job and hope for the best, or turn it down? Here's what six recruiters say.Read Full Story

And you thought it was so easy. The post How to Order a Drink Without Looking Like a N00b appeared first on WIRED.

Sediment cores show that in the past, higher iron concentrations in the equatorial Pacific did not enhance growth of carbon-storing algae  -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Want to raise big bucks for charity? Some tips from Cycle for Survival, which is on track to raise $100 million this year to fight cancer.Each year, millions of people march, run, bike, swim, and even climb in the name of raising money for a charity of their choice. Today there are more than 40,000 walkathons alone in the U.S., and the top peer-to-peer fundraising programs raised more than $1.6 billion in 2014. But motivating people to give their time and energy—plus solicit donations from their family and friends—is a big ask. So how do the most successful fundraising events do it?Read Full Story

Last year was a rough one for Yahoo. Today CEO Marissa Mayer announced layoffs, cutbacks, and consolidation to help the company regain its footing. The post Yahoo Will Lay Off 15 Percent of Its Workforce appeared first on WIRED.

Although scientists have intensively studied household pests, almost nothing has been done to survey everyone else—and everyone else turns out to be the silent majority -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Views of green pastures or trees might relieve anxiety and improve attention. A parking lot? Not so much.Gazing out of the widow onto green pastures or a peaceful copse of trees while sitting an exam will actually help students score higher. And not just a little bit either—a new study has found that students' capacity to pay attention increased 13% with a green view outside their classroom window.Read Full Story