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Natalie Shoemaker
Contributing Writer
Natalie has been writing professionally for about 6 years. After graduating from Ithaca College with a degree in Feature Writing, she snagged a job at PCMag.com where she had the opportunity to review all the latest consumer gadgets. Since then she has become a writer for hire, freelancing for various websites. In her spare time, you may find her riding her motorcycle, reading YA novels, hiking, or playing video games. Follow her on Twitter: @nat_schumaker
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Sports refs are human, however, they're paid to be impartial during games. Researchers say if they don't hail from a neutral place, they may let their bias get in the way, subconsciously.
Foraging for your own food sounds like a nice idea. But without years of study, it could be quite dangerous if you're just setting out with a romanticized view of "living off the land."
Something is killing off farms of shellfish. Gwynn Guilford compiles an overwhelming summary of research from scientists that points to the changing climate and increased carbon emissions as the cause.
Addictive habits are hard to stop. But one study has found a trigger for that "need it now" attitude that stops quitters from quitting. Photos of attractive women women are enough to have men reaching for a cigarette.
Men take more risks than women, they also tend to take more idiotic risks that may result in a Darwin Award.
It doesn't matter if you're at a healthy weight, just one point added to your BMI will increase your risk of cardiovascular and other diseases, according to a recent study.
What killed the dinosaurs? Scientists have been arguing over the possibilities for years. But new evidence may muddy the waters for the popular asteroid theory.
Dogs are just as susceptible to humanity's growing weight problem. But a new study shows that owners are willing to act when they realize their pets' lives are at risk.
Niagara Falls needs people. As a way to boost population to gain federal funding, it's willing to pay-off part of your student loan if you move there.
Sexual assault on college campuses is worth discussing, but for all this talk, there needs to be a solution. One campus thinks it's off to a good start, offering a course that educates men.
Nutrition Facts on food packages require some study in order to understand what it all means. The UK seeks to implement a new system, but it may make a diet soda look healthier than a basket of strawberries.
Prescription opiates help relieve the short-term pains resulting from surgery and some injuries. But many are falling into addiction.
Parents who threaten punishment for bad deeds may only be encouraging their kids to lie, according to a recent study.
It's tough to hear, but a shorter work week may not improve your job-life satisfaction. A recent study shows that there needs to be more than just a government reform to change office culture--corporations need to toe the line.
High blood pressure has just been linked to canned food, but it's not just the sodium that's the culprit--it's the BPA from the can's lining.
It's tough to take criticism, but it's sometimes even harder to get it. However, there are a few tips for how to get the most out of your next performance review and set goals for 2015 based on honest feedback.
For most employees paid time off is filled with skimming emails on the beach and dabbling in work. Employees no longer feel empowered by evenings away from the office--their personal time is no longer wholly theirs. But company priorities need to shift, lest they risk losses.
The ping of an email notification sounds and we jump to read it, dropping what we're doing--disrupting our workflow. It's stressing us out, according to a recent study.
Text messages may replace the old adage about an apple a day. A recent study has found that doctors sending texts to patients, increase the chance they'll remember to take their medication.