History is full of failed attempts to establish new currencies. So what makes crypto...
The confusion and commotion over cryptocurrency often reminds me of the 19th-century German drama Faust.
In Goethe's masterpiece, the devil Mephistopheles offers an emperor the...
A new Bitcoin mining attack breaks the rules of the game
Bitcoin has long been hailed as secure by design.
Its system relies on proof-of-work puzzles, which demand enormous computing power to add each new block...
Why are video games getting more expensive
The launch of Nintendo’s Switch 2 this year came with the normal level of hype for a new gaming console, but there was also...
What’s in a name? How the sound of names can bias hiring decisions
Imagine you're hiring someone for a job that requires a very kind, agreeable and co-operative person.
You have two candidates and all you know about...
Why gold may be losing its shine as a safe-haven investment
The price of gold reached a historic high in April and remains close to that value.
Conventional investing wisdom puts gold as a "safe-haven" asset—one...
How sneaky social media ads slip past our attention
Think you can easily spot an ad on social media?
You might want to think again.
New research shows that on platforms like Instagram, ads are...
How Uber’s star ratings turn ordinary drivers into safer, smarter road pros
If you’ve ever taken an Uber, you’ve probably noticed the star rating system that lets you rate your driver after each trip.
It turns out...
Your credit score may reveal where—and how—you were raised
A new study from Harvard’s Opportunity Insights group has uncovered a surprising truth: your credit score doesn’t just reflect your recent financial behavior—it can...
How AI is revolutionizing travel planning
Not long ago, planning a trip meant juggling guidebooks and hours of searching the web for the best restaurants and must-see sights.
Now, travelers are...
What happens if the Fed cuts interest rates — and what does it mean...
Recent headlines have painted a complex picture of the U.S. economy: announcements of trade deals and tariffs, a slight uptick in inflation, and a disappointing jobs report that tanked...