Where Marijuana Fails the Smell Test

With recreational marijuana legal in more than half of the U.S., one unexpected complaint has begun to multiply.

When Is da Vinci’s “Vitruvian Man” like Mickey Mouse?

Having become public domain art because of their age, Leonardo da Vinci’s “Vetruvian Man” and Walt Disney’s first Mickey Mouse are similar.

Why We Should Care About Lunar Time

Having standardized time on earth with Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), now we need the equivalent for lunar time.

Debating the Impact of California’s New Minimum Wage

With California’s minimum wage hike to $20 for selected workers, economists continue to debate if the increase boosts unemployment.

Where Populations Are Old and Young

Perhaps this Google Ngram says the world is aging? And yes, the U.S. is growing older: Old and Young Populations But so too is the world: Still, a closer look reveals how much our age varies: U.S. States At 45…

The Significance of a Tiny Pineapple

As a dessert or snack for singles households, the new Del Monte Honeyglow mini pineapple is about much more than fruit.

How Housing Markets Have Downsized

Recovering after the Great Recession, housing markets expanded until they had to shrink in an unexpected way.

Where the 4-Day Workweek Works

Although momentum seems to be moving us toward the 4-day workweek, and recent studies support the shift, still, there are problems.

Why a Job Name Makes a Difference

Seeing males dominate arts award nominees and beyond, we can ask how, where, and when inclusioon initiatives will make a difference.

How to Preserve a Helium Reserve

Seeing the U.S. government create and sell a helium reserve, we can ask if government or the market should allocate crucial commodities.