July 14, 2019
Whereas we moved from many time zones to four during the 19th century, now, with globalization, we should switch to coordinated universal time for everyone.
July 8, 2019
Like people, autonomous vehicles will have moral dilemmas that require ethical decision-making but it could be tough deciding what is ethical.
June 26, 2019
Frequently invisible, the gender inequity we could see in our public policies and product design extends to snow removal and pianos
May 20, 2019
Based on a recent study, calculating the amount of air pollution we can blame on SUV emissions has just become a bit trickier.
May 1, 2019
While we see similar tastes and shopping patterns in the world's most expensive cities, the reasons for a high and low cost of living vary.
April 24, 2019
April 22, 2019
When we consider the impact of social jetlag on our health and productivity, our sleep time could matter more than we think.
April 3, 2019
While it sounds simple to charge vehicles for driving in a certain area, New York's actual congestion pricing plan is much more complex.
March 18, 2019
To recline or not to recline an airplane seat is a problem for passengers and airlines because of pitch, profits, property rights, and your philosophy.
March 1, 2019
Although boarding planes faster is a goal for the major airlines, they have had limited success because of the tradeoffs they are unwilling to make.
February 20, 2019
Involving safety, airline pilots' decisions during takeoff, flight, and landing reflect cost and benefit tradeoffs that their passengers rarely recognize.
January 6, 2019
The discount airline was just an idea when Herb Kelleher became the Texas entrepreneur who created what became known as the Southwest Effect.