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Tiny, battery-free ID tag could help combat counterfeiting

To combat supply chain counterfeiting, which can cost companies billions of dollars annually, MIT researchers have invented a cryptographic ID tag that’s small enough...

New device brings lithium metal batteries one step closer to commercial use

Researchers at the University of California San Diego developed an ultrasound-emitting device that brings lithium metal batteries, or LMBs, one step closer to commercial...

Why is Tesla selling insurance and what does it mean for drivers

In the past year, Elon Musk and Tesla have fascinated the world with new innovations like the Tesla Cybertruck. There is excitement about most new...

For cheaper solar cells, thinner really is better

Costs of solar panels have plummeted over the last several years, leading to rates of solar installations far greater than most analysts had expected. But...

Commercial air travel is safer than ever, says new study

It has never been safer to fly on commercial airlines, according to a new study by an MIT professor that tracks the continued decrease...

Economic downturn looms, but may not swing election

Could an economic slowdown sway the outcome of this year’s presidential election? Don’t bet on it, said Steven Kyle, associate professor of applied economics and...

Faking emotions at work does more harm than good

The adage "Fake it until you make it" - the idea that someone can fake a positive attitude to elicit real-life benefits - often...

YouTube’s new ad policy is designed to protect kids. Will it drive them away...

This week, YouTube announced changes to its advertising policies for children viewing videos on the site. The changes are designed to protect against the collection...

How are blockchain and algorithms affecting the world of finance

On 6 May 2010, the Dow Jones Index dropped over 1,000 points in the space of a few minutes. The biggest stock market crash within...

Scientists create new model that could beat Wall Street analysts

Knowing a company's true sales can help determine its value. Investors, for instance, often employ financial analysts to predict a company's upcoming earnings using various...