1. In 2017, pursue meaning instead of happiness.
By Emily Esfahani Smith and Jennifer Aaker in the Science of Us
2. Do we still need English majors?
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4. Biometrics—fingerprint and retina scans—aren’t just for airports anymore.
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5. Want to live a long life? Make sure your doctor is a woman.
By Carey Goldberg at WBUR
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