Research has found first impressions of men using humor in a presentation are favorable, but that's not the case for women, write study co-authors Jonathan Evans, Jerel Slaughter, Aleksander Ellis and Jessi Rivin. They say the reason stems from a stereotype that depicts women as less dedicated to work, and displays of humor reinforce this supposed lack of seriousness.

When we connect our work to a higher purpose, even the boring aspects are more bearable, writes Art Markman, professor of marketing and psychology. Try motivating yourself with the promise of a reward after completing each monotonous task and tackling repetitious ones as quickly as possible.

Communication and credibility suffer somewhat when networking is done solely via social media, writes Abdullahi Muhammed, CEO of Oxygenmat. Freelancers especially gain prominence in the eyes of clients when they take the time to meet in person.

Andie Burjek asked health care experts about the common myths of cost-cutting, including lowering costs; being healthy; having high-deductible plans; and thinking that employers are doing everything they can to save money. Health care premiums have soared in the past 20 years, from an annual average of $2,196 for an individual in 1999 to $6,896 in 2018; and for a family from $5,791 to $19,616, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.

Forget job sites: Your best chance of landing an interview is finding someone inside the company to refer you, writes headhunter Nick Corcodilos. Attend industry events to connect with these people, and remember that your priority during the interview is to explain how you'll improve the bottom line.

A resume stands a better chance of making it through an applicant-tracking system if you keep it free of graphics and use an easily scannable font, writes Pattie Hunt Sinacole. Use keywords from the job posting when citing your skills, and be sure your resume and LinkedIn profile are in sync.

Reframing work as doable steps versus ominous generalizations reduces stress, writes Robert Leahy, director of the American Institute for Cognitive Therapy. Focus on one job at a time and commit to believing your skills will improve with practice.

By 2029, car manufacturer Toyota hopes to send astronauts to the moon with a rover capable of driving thousands of miles on the lunar surface. Toyota is in the conceptual phase of the process with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency with plans to fit two astronauts in the pressurized vehicle, meaning that they would not have to wear spacesuits.