Game theory could boost access to EV charging stations

A new approach uses game theory to try to improve user access to electric vehicle charging stations, researchers report.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Oct. 17, 2022 ~4 min

You may actually pay more with an Amazon discount

The next time Amazon touts a big discount, buyer beware: You might actually be paying more than you could be, researchers warn.

Karen Dooley-Florida • futurity
Oct. 7, 2022 ~5 min


Daytime EV charging at work could cut costs

The vast majority of electric vehicle owners charge their cars at home in the evening or overnight. They're doing it wrong, researchers say.

Mark Golden-Stanford • futurity
Sept. 27, 2022 ~8 min

Reviews show aesthetics matter for assistive devices

People who use assistive devices care about the way they look, feel, and even smell, a new study of user reviews shows.

Laura Oleniacz-UNC • futurity
Sept. 14, 2022 ~6 min

Greener groceries: Team finds eco impact of 57K foods

Scientists evaluated the environmental impact of 57,000 foods at the grocery store. Their findings could benefit the Earth and our health.

Sonia Fernandez-UCSB • futurity
Sept. 8, 2022 ~8 min

A new US data privacy bill aims to give you more control over information collected about you – and make businesses change how they handle data

Data collection is big business in the US, but a bipartisan data privacy bill rapidly moving through Congress promises to affect the information websites, social media platforms and all other businesses collect.

Anne Toomey McKenna, Visiting Professor of Law, University of Richmond • conversation
Aug. 23, 2022 ~9 min

Our phones may drive us to buy custom products

A new study shows that consumers gravitate toward custom, rare, or special products when they are engrossed in their phones.

Eric Hamilton-Florida • futurity
Aug. 23, 2022 ~4 min

Which grocery shopping option generates the most emissions?

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way people use the grocery store. But which option is the worst—and best—for the environment? A new study has answers.

Jim Erickson-Michigan • futurity
Aug. 11, 2022 ~7 min


Hiding small stuff from your partner is a good thing

A new study finds that keeping some purchases from your significant other might actually get you to invest more in the relationship.

Duke U. Fuqua School of Business • futurity
Aug. 8, 2022 ~6 min

DNA test kits are changing donor-conceived families

Taking a DNA test kit sounds like harmless fun but some people end up getting more than they bargained for.

Turi King, Professor of Genetics and Public Engagement, University of Leicester • conversation
Aug. 4, 2022 ~7 min

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