Here’s a twisty Superman metaphor about the economy’s standing
[ad_1] US retail sales data for December came in stronger than expected on Wednesday (Jan. 17), with purchases jumping 0.6% from November to $615 million instead of the mere 0.4% that…
Teslas struggle in cold Chicago weather. Here’s why.
[ad_1] Brutally cold temperatures across the country are canceling flights, closing schools, and turning libraries into warming centers. Now they’re introducing another problem: long lines at electrical vehicle charging stations. How…
Bank overdraft junk fees targeted by Biden, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
[ad_1] A new rule proposed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Wednesday (Jan. 17) would limit overdraft fees charged on consumers’ checking accounts by big banks. How to Save…
Self-checkout machines fall out of favor with retailers
[ad_1] Don’t ring the funeral bells just yet, but the self-checkout kiosk horror show could be nearing its end. So far, the grand experiment in robot cashiers is an abject…
Reining in AI means figuring out which regulation options are feasible, both technically and economically
[ad_1] Concern about generative artificial intelligence technologies seems to be growing almost as fast as the spread of the technologies themselves. These worries are driven by unease about the possible…
What’s the best diet for healthy sleep? A nutritional epidemiologist explains what food choices will help you get more restful z’s
[ad_1] You probably already know that how you eat before bed affects your sleep. Maybe you’ve found yourself still lying awake at 2 a.m. after enjoying a cup of coffee…
Countries have built barriers and tried explosives in the past, but it’s hard to stop molten rock
[ad_1] Fountains of lava erupted from the Sundhnúkur volcanic system in southwest Iceland on Jan. 14, 2024. As the world watched on webcams and social media, lava flows cut off…
Connecting researchers and legislators can lead to policies that reflect scientific evidence
[ad_1] Like most kids of the 1990s, I attended a school that used the original DARE program as a cornerstone initiative in the war on drugs. Congressional funding for this…
Helium is an essential material for research and medical equipment, but it’s nonrenewable and difficult to recycle
[ad_1] The next time you pick up balloons for your big party, remember the helium gas in those balloons is destined for the stars. Helium is so light that it…
Chef Bill Granger dies and leaves behind an inadvertent legacy – the avocado toast meme
[ad_1] On Christmas Day 2023, world-renowned Australian chef and restaurateur Bill Granger died at 54. Granger owned and operated 19 restaurants across Australia, the U.K., Japan and South Korea. He…