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Burnout
An Anti-Burnout Pill May Now Be Possible, but Scientists Say It's Unethical
Inverse - By Maggie Green
"Any intervention that targets the individual is going to be like paddling upstream." When workplace stress becomes all encompassing, it’s easy to …
Time Travel
'Avengers: Endgame' Theory Says Loki Uses the Tesseract to Time Travel
Inverse - By Mae Abdulbaki
This explains how he'll alter history in 'Loki' on Disney+. The God of Mischief might use the rules of time travel from Avengers: Endgame to alter …
Mattresses
Use This Sleep Quiz to Find the Perfect Mattress Match for You
Inverse - Sandy John
Shopping for a mattress is a big task. You’re looking for a major item you expect to use every night for the next decade or more. When you’re …
TV
'Star Wars 9' Leaks May Confirm Another Huge Cameo in 'Rise of Skywalker'
Inverse - Mae Abdulbaki
The title of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is a mystery unto itself. Many fans have speculated exactly what it means ever since the title was …
Culture
This $25 Speaker Is a Great Prime Day Deal
Inverse - Brittany Vincent
It’s summertime once more, and you know what that means: pool parties, relaxing, and chilling at the beach. All of those activities are almost always …
Mattresses
Princess! You Can Try This Mattress Out for a Full Year to See if It's Right for You
Inverse - Dorian Smith-Garcia
There’s nothing like a night of tossing and turning to highlight how critical sleep is for our overall performance. Sometimes the culprit can be …
Shopping
We Don't Even Know Why These Stress-Relief Stress-Relief Games Are So Oddly Satisfying
Inverse - By Alexandra Kelley
Sometimes serious concentration comes from a little light distraction. Your brain is a muscle. I think. I’m not sure if it is true or just an old …
Innovation
This Is What a Smart Home Is and These Are the Items You Need
Inverse - Alexandra Kelley
The term “smart” has undergone a dynamic—and sort of comical—change in association. What was historically an adjective to describe someone or …
Stranger Things
5 Shirts Every 'Stranger Things' Fan Needs
Inverse - Laura Osborne
When Stranger Things came into our lives in all of its 80s glory, it filled a hole we didn’t even know we had. Packed with nostalgia, nerdiness, and …
Chromebook
4 Cheap Gaming Laptops That Provide a Great Experience
Inverse - Blake Stimac
The idea of a “cheap” gaming laptop isn’t as mythical as it once was. Of course, while the industry has come a long way, you’ll still need to be a …
Culture
4 Matching Outfits Every Nerdy New Dad & Baby Needs
Inverse - Laura Osborne
Something happens when you become a father. Suddenly, you wonder if your partner is trying to air condition the whole neighborhood by leaving the …
Wu Assassins
'Wu Assassins' Stars on Season 2 Renewal: "It's Very Difficult"
Inverse - Eric Francisco
In early August, Netflix quietly debuted the new series Wu Assassins, a martial arts fantasy set in the underbelly of San Francisco’s Chinatown. While …
TV
There’s Never Been a Better Weekend to Watch Richard Linklater's 'Bernie'
Inverse - By Corey Plante
To honor 'Where'd You Go, Bernadette' and 'Mindhunter' Season 2. It’s a big weekend for true crime enthusiasts as Mindhunter Season 2 hits Netflix. …
Innovation
5 Best-Reviewed 4K TVs on Amazon
Inverse - Blake Stimac
Nowadays, when it’s assumed that you mean a “smart TV” when you say the word “TV.” It’s hard to come by a decent television that doesn’t ship with …
Marvel Entertainment
Who Is Namor? Why Marvel's Aquaman May Be Black Panther's Next Nemesis
Inverse - Eric Francisco
Eleven years and over twenty movies, and still Marvel hasn’t found a way to feature Namor the Sub-Mariner. One of Marvel’s oldest characters whose …
TV
'Star Wars: Episode 9' Theory Reveals a Shocking Rey-Anakin Connection
Inverse - By Jake Kleinman
This fan theory is so good we just had to share it. We love talking about fan theories at Inverse, especially Star Wars fan theories. Last week, in our …
Culture
Wear One of These 5 Shirts to Impress a First Date
Inverse - Laura Osborne
First dates are best described with a venn diagram: On the left, nerves; on the right, hope; and in the middle, either the beginning of a great love …
Sunscreen
Sunscreen Can Be Synthesized From Cashew Shells, but Don't Try This at Home
Inverse - By Yasmin Tayag
Cashew-derived chemicals are a new alternative to sunscreens made from petroleum. A lot goes to waste in the process of cashew farming. Each beloved …
Innovation
These Pitchers Will Help You Remember to Drink More Water.
Inverse - Dorian Smith-Garcia
Most of us know that staying hydrated with healthy drinks is the way to go. And one of the best ways to do this is by drinking water. But let’s face …
Vitamins
Get Healthy With These Cool, Unique Vitamins
Inverse - Brittany Vincent
If you’re looking to start taking vitamins or supplements, your first step shouldn’t be to go to the grocery store to buy a bunch of Flintstone …
Shopping
Invest in This One Pair of Sock-Less Shoes Now for Dry, Ungross Feet All Aug
Inverse - Sharon Brandwein
It’s only natural that in the dead heat of summer everyone wants to wear less. It’s just too hot for unnecessary layers. And when it comes to …
Innovation
4 Robot Vacuum Cleaners That Will Make You Work Way Less Hard
Inverse - Sharon Brandwein
I know I’m not the only one who thinks we should be further along in the housekeeping robot department. It’s 2019, so I’m not quite sure why I’m …
Innovation
How 3D-Printed Organs at the International Space Station May Cure Diseases
Inverse - Mike Brown
William Wagner is searching for the heart of the future, and it could be somewhere in the night sky.The director of the McGowan Institute for …
Shopping
You don't have to drop a lot of coin to protect your eyes, you just have to know how to shop
Inverse - Christina Wood
Sunglasses are that one accessory that come with an imperative. They aren’t really optional. You have to wear them or your fry your optic nerve, get …
Life Insurance
Ethos Life Insurance Makes Term Life Insurance Coverage Simple & Affordable
Inverse - Franco Movsesian
If you’ve got kids and a mortgage but not life insurance, chances are that’s because getting life insurance is incredibly complicated and expensive. …
Shopping
5 Best Airpod Alternatives With Incredible Sound Quality
Inverse - Ally Sabatina
So you’ve decided to join the wireless earbud experience. Maybe your age-old headphones finally lost the last silicone ear covers you had left. Maybe …
TV
Where to Learn More About 'Mindhunter' Season 2's Serial Killer
Inverse - By Corey Plante
From Manson to Son of Sam, here's the best books, podcasts, and movies to learn even more. Mindhunter Season 2 is finally here, picking up right where …
Guns
Controversial Approach to Gun Safety Links Gun Storage With Fewer Suicides
Inverse - By Peter Hess
Is education enough to prevent suicides? As suicide rates continue to rise around the world, public health experts are desperate for solutions. The …
TV
Son of Sam: The Disturbing True Story Behind 'Mindhunter' S2's New Killer
Inverse - By Emily Gaudette
Everything you need to know about the “dumpy, awkward mailman” who terrorized New York. In the summer of 1976, New Yorkers were terrorized by an …
Fortnite
Where to Find the Secret Battle Star in 'Fortnite' Season 10, Week 3
Inverse - By Corey Plante
Y'all want some ice cream? Fortnite: Battle Royale data-miners have kept up with the pace of weekly loading screens. So we already know what Week 3’s …