Airlines cancel flights after volcanic eruptions. Why that’s a good thing
At least three airlines cancelled flights between Australia and Bali this week after a volcano eruption in eastern Indonesia spewed a vast plume of...
Researchers reveal how predatory trading tactics threaten Ethereum rollups
Ethereum, a popular cryptocurrency platform, is widely known for its strong security.
However, a new study by computer scientists from Northeastern University and ETH Zurich...
Why mixing rewards doesn’t motivate gig workers, study finds
When trying to motivate gig workers like DoorDash and Uber drivers, using both cash bonuses and digital recognition might seem like a good idea.
However,...
Car sharing and second-hand phones: Not as green as they seem, study shows
Many people are looking for ways to reduce their environmental impact, and businesses often promote car sharing and second-hand phone sales as eco-friendly solutions.
However,...
Asteroid mining is a trillion-dollar space opportunity, shows study
A new opportunity for the future of space exploration and industry has emerged: asteroid mining.
While astronomers recently discovered a 33-foot-long asteroid called 2024 PT5,...
Why does saving lives saves money? The huge economic cost of avoidable deaths
The Huge Economic Cost of Avoidable Deaths: Why Saving Lives Saves Money
Two new studies published in Nature Medicine reveal the significant economic impact of...
As Yelp turns 20, online reviews continue to confound and confuse shoppers
reviews have become a big problem that threatens to delegitimize online reviews altogether.
For example, a recent study estimates that fake reviews compel consumers to...
Why are food prices still so high? What is price gouging—and why is it...
Vice President Kamala Harris' proposal to ban price gouging by grocers and food companies seemed to do more than just stir up the usual...
Why is it so hard to cancel subscriptions or end ‘free’ trials?
Many businesses are trapping Australian consumers in paid subscriptions by making them hard to cancel, hiding important details and offering "free" trials that auto-renew...
Paying for groceries with your face? Are you sure?
As facial recognition payment technology (FRPT) becomes more popular in stores, hotels, and even government services, not everyone is ready to embrace this new...