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The USS Enterprise was an impossible dream rendered in fiber glass. Designed for Star Trek, it looked like a creation straight out of creator Gene Roddenberry’s imagination: Twin nacelles—those long, gleaming engine pods held by elegant pylons—extended from a central saucer holding the engines that allowed Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock, Dr. Bones, and the rest of theContinueContinue reading “A faster-than-light spaceship would actually look a lot like Star Trek’s Enterprise”

At one time or another, we’ve all sat next to someone interesting on a plane or a train, making small talk that sometimes leads to long-winded conversations about life, the world, even personal struggles or accomplishments.  It’s been said it’s easier to talk to a stranger . . . but could these random, chance chatsContinueContinue reading “How to network on vacation (and why)”

The unemployment rate surpassed the Fed’s peak estimate for the year. source https://www.inc.com/phil-rosen/the-feds-job-market-forecast-turned-stale-in-one-week/91278407

Contract roles can feel like the perfect job setup: flexible hours, work-from-home perks, and a way to break into your dream company. For some, they also serve as a temporary solution until a more permanent position comes along. Yet sometimes when freelancers decide to transition to a full-time gig, their contract history can potentially comeContinueContinue reading “Contract work can be great—until you get trapped in it”

Neuroscientists and productivity experts both endorse the recent TikTok trend of setting yourself a ‘personal curriculum.’  source https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/neuroscience-says-you-need-a-personal-curriculum-for-2026/91276869