This interviewing expert urges software engineers to ditch perfectionism, avoid these common mistakes, and try these tactics.When Gayle Laakmann McDowell had her first interview for a software engineering position at Microsoft 11 years ago, she didn't know quite what she was getting herself into. "I was mostly naive about the interview process," she says. McDowell had just finished her freshman year at University of Pennsylvania and was applying for an internship. "Now, I would think: 'I should be studying for this like I would for a test,'" she says.Read Full Story

All the stuff you need to know to be the most informed person at the tailgate. The post WIRED’s Super Bowl 2016 Coverage appeared first on WIRED.

Experiment confirms that targeting senescent cells could treat age-related diseases -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Digital auction house Paddle8 sees opportunity in the shifting buying habits of young collectors.Last summer, Paddle8 cofounder Alexander Gilkes happened to run into designer Andy Spade at a dinner party. "I've long admired Andy's eclectic taste," says Gilkes, a former auctioneer and Old Etonian with a penchant for tweed jackets. Spade had recently sold his home in Southampton, Long Island, and the artworks and collectibles that he had acquired over the years were sitting in storage. As the evening light filtered through the windows of host Tory Burch's uptown apartment, Gilkes suggested that Spade sell the Southampton works online through Paddle8, his startup auction house. That conversation led to a meeting at the Bowery Hotel, and by mid-January, 80 lots from the designer's personal treasure trove were open to bidders around the world.Read Full Story

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A new review paper emphasizes the crucial role birds play in helping trees colonize new habitats—especially in the face of a changing climate. Christopher Intagliata reports -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Learn how to fix a situation before it escalates.We sat down with Katia Beauchamp, CEO of Birchbox, to get her insights on common workplace issues. From the best way to ask for a raise, to how to get your micromanaging boss to take a step back, Beauchamp gives some incredible advice that we can all benefit from.Read Full Story

You could draft your three-dog squad based on who's the cutest. But this isn't about cute: It's about winning. The post How to Draft the Ultimate Puppy Bowl Fantasy Team appeared first on WIRED.

A 22-year-old shares some of the hard lessons he has learned -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Both campaigns outperformed the polling numbers in Iowa with well-organized, data-happy ground games. But in NH, it's a whole new ballgame.The Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio campaigns each rode to strong finishes in Iowa on the strength of well-organized and data-driven ground games. But the magic might not work as well in New Hampshire.Read Full Story

Verizon says video streamed through its new Go90 service won't count towards the data plans of Verizon customers. That's bad news for Netflix and YouTube. The post Verizon’s New Video Service Tests Net Neutrality Laws appeared first on WIRED.

Can a brain's connectome be preserved forever? -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

23andMe research has found that your natural circadian rhythm that makes you either an early bird or a night owl may be part of your DNA.Not a morning person? Stop blaming poor sleep habits, your waking routine, or the strength of your caffeinated beverage. New research indicates our genetic material has an impact on whether we're early birds or night owls.Read Full Story

The biggest sporting event of the year is putting Uber drivers in the spotlight—a light they're eager to shine on their complaints against the company. The post Angry Uber Drivers Threaten to Make a Mess of the Super Bowl appeared first on WIRED.

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