Why are legal documents so hard to understand? MIT scientists reveal the mystery
Legal documents have a reputation for being nearly impossible to understand, even for those trained in law.
This raises a simple but important question: Why...
Scientists find security flaw in digital wallets: Your cards could be at risk
Digital wallets like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal are becoming increasingly popular, with over 5.3 billion people expected to use them by 2026.
These...
How the mood in a room can shape strategic decisions
A new study reveals that the atmosphere in a room can significantly influence how strategic decisions are made.
The research, conducted by a team from...
Alarming study reveals 94% of business spreadsheets contain critical errors
A recent study has uncovered a startling fact: 94% of spreadsheets used in business decision-making contain errors.
These mistakes can lead to significant financial losses...
How this summer’s heat waves could affect the economy
This summer has been one for the record books, with 63 countries experiencing record-breaking high temperatures.
As a result, 2024 is already on track to...
Crypto was once touted as a ‘safe haven’ asset—why did it also crash this...
We've just seen how quickly market turbulence can spread across the world of finance.
At the start of the week, fears of a US recession...
Attention, jittery investors: Stop panicking … this is what a soft landing should look...
What a difference a job report makes. Earlier in the summer, people were worried that the economy was too hot.
But now – in response...
Think you’re immune to crypto scams? You might be more at risk than you...
Cryptocurrencies and other digital assets have enjoyed an astonishing rise into mainstream consciousness in recent years.
Despite all the hype—perhaps partly because of it—investing in...
What could a future sovereign Mars economy look like?
What would the economy of a future Mars society look like, and how could it be self-sustaining while being completely sovereign from Earth and...
Target just became the latest US retailer to stop accepting payment by checks. Why...
Can you still use a check to make purchases? In increasing numbers of stores across the U.S., the answer is “no.”
The large retailer Target...