How investor emotions could solve a big mystery in the stock market
For decades, financial experts have been puzzled by a strange inconsistency in the stock market: risk doesn't always lead to higher returns.
The basic idea...
Why quitting a job you used to love is OK
People who are passionate about their work, but then become less engaged in it, may stay at the job due to an exaggerated fear...
Why are Europeans protesting against mass tourism
Traveling to Europe this summer? You may want to watch out for squirt guns.
From Spain to Italy, protests are breaking out against mass tourism.
Activists...
Uber’s pricing algorithm is hurting both riders and drivers, Oxford study finds
A new study from the University of Oxford has found that Uber’s pricing system is benefiting the company—but at the expense of both passengers...
Your data, their profits: Why personalized listings may hurt your wallet
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used more and more to set prices online, and while this can help businesses stay competitive, it might not...
Energy Star, on the Trump’s target list, has a long history of helping consumers’...
Since the early 1990s, the small blue Energy Star label has appeared on millions of household appliances, electronics and even buildings across the United...
How a new bus line in Philadelphia is defying post-pandemic transit trends
When the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority launched the 49 bus route in Philadelphia in early 2019, those who most benefited were older adults and...
These five roadblocks are standing in the way of energy-efficient homes
We all want homes that keep us warm in winter and cool in summer, without breaking the bank.
However, Australian homes built before 2003 have...
What ‘no tax on tips’ really means for service workers—and everyone else
The broad tax package passed by House Republicans last week includes a bill that would eliminate federal income taxes on tips, advancing a key...
When AI art hits the market, buyers win—but what about artists?
A major shift is happening in the creative world.
Thanks to powerful AI tools, anyone can now generate images, music, or writing in seconds.
But what...