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The current calendar was created by Pope Gregory XIII. However, many cultures do not fully align with the Christian calendar, and as such, celebrate New Year's at a different time. Here are several ...

Across industries, leaders are facing a familiar and growing challenge: attracting and retaining talented people in an increasingly competitive and value-driven labor market.

Body hair has long been wrapped in myth, stereotype, and cultural judgment. Some populations are routinely described as hairier, others as naturally smooth, and these assumptions often get passed off ...

Many cultures independently identified similar star patterns. Ancient constellations often held cultural or religious significance. Some star patterns aided navigation and timekeeping. The Milky Way ...

IN Switzerland, the land of watches, trains really do run like clockwork. “If I’m 30 seconds late, the train is gone,” said Michelle Kranz, who commutes daily into Lucerne, where she works for the ...

In his New Year message, he urged Singaporeans to experiment and even attempt to master one another’s cultures. Read more at ...

Humans have long been intrigued by the unique sounds of whales. From marveling over a beluga that mimicked human speech to recording their strangely compelling moos, wheezes and clicks, there’s ...

Emails are one of our key communication tools, but there is always the risk that they may be misunderstood. When sending emails across cultures, that risk is amplified. Here are eight tips to help you ...

Laboratory and chemical safety are primary concerns of our chemical enterprise. Laboratory incidents in the academic community within the recent past have drawn the attention and scrutiny of the ...