More than shopping nudges, e-commerce dark patterns are the deceptive and misleading tricks that pressure us into a purchase.
Why Romaine Lettuce is Like a 737 Max
In 1998, a batch of pencils had to be recalled. Destined for grade school classes, the pencils said “Too Cool To Do Drugs.” Problems developed when the kids sharpened the pencils and instead they said “Cool To Do Drugs.” When…
When Can T-Mobile Own Magenta?
Included in a long list of color trademarks, magenta belongs to T-Mobile but the precise hue and the industry where it’s owned have been challenged.
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Plane Seats to Marijuana Tests
Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week’s economic news roundup ranges from grocery shopping habits and airline seats to our real age.
The Airline Seat Size Squeeze
The problem of airline seat size getting smaller and people getting larger is difficult to solve because comfort and revenue tend to conflict.
Why Your Birthday Cake Might Have Too Many Candles
When we look at aging populations, 65 could be new 55 because of the difference between our chronological age and our biological age.
Why Online Grocery Shopping Is Good for Us
Comparing in-store and online grocery shopping, we see that what we experience in the supermarket and what we order from home is changing.
When Marijuana Causes a Car Crash
With recreational marijuana causing more car crashes, the police need a device that is comparable to the alcohol breathalyzer.
What We Can Learn From a Trout
Looking at a hover of trout or a shoal of salmon, we can ask if a fish hatchery is the way to preserve a population for recreation and conservation.