John's Research: A Study in Obscurity
Subtitle: Because someone had to do it
John's research is a study in the art of doing absolutely nothing productive. He spends most of his time staring at spreadsheets, wondering where it all went wrong.
His latest project, "The Art of Napping", is a comprehensive study on the effects of sleep deprivation on productivity. Or not.
Mary's Research: A Study in Overwhelmed has some interesting insights on the subject.