What’s up with the high price of eggs?

Three main factors are driving up cost of eggs, says Gregory Archer. It could take months for things to get back to normal.

Laura Muntean-Texas A&M • futurity
Jan. 27, 2023 ~3 min

Audio product recommendations may work better

In experiments, audio recommendations for products like brownies, blenders, and beer were more influential than textual ones.

Stanford • futurity
Jan. 24, 2023 ~7 min


Reusable take-out container benefits go up with use

Reusable take-out containers can reduce plastic waste, emissions, and costs, but only if customers buy into the idea and return them.

Jim Erickson-Michigan • futurity
Jan. 23, 2023 ~6 min

Authentic vibes dry up when whiskey brands outsource

Outsourcing can kill a whiskey brand's aura of authenticity, new research finds. Less tangible features of the company matter, too.

Stanford • futurity
Jan. 11, 2023 ~7 min

‘Pet’ slime mold keeps this watch ticking

A "living" smartwatch powered by a slime mold needs food and care to function. Can it make us less fickle consumers of technology?

Cassandra Belek-UChicago • futurity
Jan. 3, 2023 ~7 min

Feeling stressed? Try a little holiday ‘self-gifting’

Feeling overcome with holiday stress is the best time for "self-gifting," researchers say.

Teresa Mackin-Indiana • futurity
Dec. 21, 2022 ~4 min

This sales combo reels in new customers

The enthusiasm of their new salespeople and the experience of their veteran staff are key to attracting new customers, research finds.

Pate McCuien-U. Missouri • futurity
Dec. 16, 2022 ~5 min

94% of ‘natural’ skin products contain an allergen

People with skin allergies shouldn't assume that "natural" skin products will spare them pain and itchiness.

Sascha Zubryd-Stanford • futurity
Dec. 14, 2022 ~5 min


Smarter ‘transport’ robots could speed up online deliveries

Making robots working in warehouses smarter collaborators with human coworkers could speed up online deliveries, researchers say.

Eric Stann-Missouri • futurity
Dec. 2, 2022 ~5 min

How will holiday shopping be different this year?

Experts have tips for your holiday shopping, including how to save some money, what'll be different this year, and what to get Gen Z.

Megan Schumann-Rutgers • futurity
Nov. 23, 2022 ~8 min

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