Why would anyone want to sit on a plane for over 18 hours?
An economist takes the world’s longest flight.
Recently Qantas announced plans to conduct test flights from New York and London to Sydney and two other...
How you spend money may show your personality
In a new study, researchers found that how you spend your money can signal aspects of your personality.
The research was done by a team...
Ride-hailing services may be driving up traffic deaths
A Chicago Booth study finds motor vehicle fatalities and fatal accidents increased about 3 percent with arrival of ride-hailing services.
While the era of app-based...
Why you may be prone to hiring a liar, and not even know it?
Deception is viewed as a sign of competence in certain occupations, says new study.
We all say we don't like liars.
But when it comes time...
How Uber and other digital platforms could trick us using behavioral science
Unless we act fast
Uber’s business model is incredibly simple: It’s a platform that facilitates exchanges between people.
And Uber’s been incredibly successful at it, almost...
How to stay healthy when you travel
Traveling can influence your health because you need to deal with many changes.
You may be affected by jet lag, different weathers, dangerous virus, and...
Intense exercise may increase your job satisfaction
In a new study, researchers found that vigorous exercise may help reduce stress in entrepreneurs while increasing their job satisfaction.
The research was conducted by...
Natural selection plays a key role in economic growth and industrialization
In a new study, researchers suggest that natural selection plays an important role in economic growth and industrialization.
The study was done by researchers Brown...
Why do some gas stations charge more for fuel than others?
People who drive regularly are keenly aware of gas prices and their daily fluctuations.
Many things can influence the price per gallon, including the cost...
What makes Steve Jobs a charismatic speaker?
The former Apple CEO Steve Jobs was one of the most charismatic speakers of the past decades.
However, why his way of speaking is so...