Is there a link between cashless payments and unhealthy consumption?
The widespread use of cashless payments including credit cards, debit cards, and mobile apps has made transactions more convenient for consumers. However, results from previous research have shown that such cashless payments can increase consumers' s.....»»
Ancient Roman wine production may hold clues for battling climate change
It is no secret that the Romans were heavy wine drinkers. Estimates put the average Roman male's consumption at a liter or more of diluted wine per day. The drink was also a symbol of civilized behavior, and widely used as a drug, medicine and ritual.....»»
Four tips for a healthy news diet in 2024, from an expert in media psychology
The start of the new year brings inevitable pressure to start fresh, with new hobbies, exercise regimes and healthy diets. But there is one diet you may not have thought of improving this year: your media and news consumption......»»
Twitter/X adds tiny headlines on link previews and then removes them again [U]
X, the platform better known as Twitter, removed headlines from posts with links a few months ago, but is now bringing them back in a new format. more….....»»
Twitter/X brings back headlines on link previews but now they’re tiny [Gallery]
X, the platform better known as Twitter, removed headlines from posts with links a few months ago, but is now bringing them back in a new format. more….....»»
Column: The Roadster Factory, link to storied MG and Triumph sports cars, destroyed in fire
When a brand is folded up and leaves the fast-paced world of auto shows, concept cars, franchised dealerships and mercurial executives, The Roadster Factory often stepped in......»»
Save $400 on 14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro, official iPhone 15 clear cases $38, Nomad Apple Watch link band, more
As the end of the year savings roll in, we’re now tracking the best price yet on Apple’s 14-inch M2 MacBook Pro. If you’re not sold on the newer M3 releases, you can save $400 on the model from earlier in the year at $1,599. It comes joined by.....»»
How antibiotic-resistant bacteria can teach us to modify behavior
Most people want to do something about climate change, but lifestyle trade-offs and a narrowing window to enact broad changes to industrial, transportation, and consumption patterns are daunting enough to make them resist......»»
The Roadster Factory, link to storied MG and Triumph sports cars, destroyed in fire
When a brand is folded up and leaves our fast-paced world of auto shows, concept cars, franchised dealers and mercurial executives, The Roadster Factory often stepped in......»»
The Roadster Factory, link to storied MG and Triumph sports cars, detroyed in fire
When a brand is folded up and leaves our fast-paced world of auto shows, concept cars, franchised dealers and mercurial executives, The Roadster Factory often stepped in......»»
Rising fintech trends for 2024: From A2A payments to GenAI in banking
The fintech market is undergoing a rapid shift, with the rise of new technologies, such as Open Finance, generative AI and A2A (Account-to-Account) payments having a major impact on business models, according to Juniper Research. This is combined wit.....»»
Christmas consumption: What would the great economic philosophers think?
Even during a cost of living crisis, with interest rates and inflation high, the average spending per person for Christmas 2023 in the U.K. is expected to reach as much as £974. Retailers, advertisers and a sense of tradition continue to encourage u.....»»
EVs and hybrids had a noticeable effect on US fuel consumption, says EPA
Model-year 2022 cars, crossovers, and yes, even SUVs are the most-efficient, ever. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) I like the idea of drawing the year to a close with some good news for a change, and I think maybe the US.....»»
Scientists reveal foodcrust archaeology through molecule excavation
A lipid and proteomic study of ancient carbonized material (foodcrust) on pottery from the Taihu Lake region of eastern China has revealed the presence of rice, seafood consumption, various pottery functions, as well as the southward spread and plant.....»»
Scientists uncover link between ocean weather and global climate, using mechanical rather than statistical analysis
An international team of scientists has found the first direct evidence linking seemingly random weather systems in the ocean with climate on a global scale. Led by Hussein Aluie, an associate professor in the University of Rochester's Department of.....»»
Apple Card, Apple Pay, and Wallet were hit by outages on Wednesday
For a few hours on Wednesday Apple's online financial services such as Apple Pay were down for some users, with reported issues including transaction notifications and in-App payments.Apple Pay is seeing some notification problemsApple Pay has had in.....»»
Apple Card, Apple Pay, and Wallet hit by outages
Apple is reporting that its online financial services such as Apple Pay are down for some users, meaning there are issues with transaction notifications and in-App payments.Apple Pay is seeing some notification problemsApple Pay has had intermittent.....»»
Scientists provide recipe to halve pollution from food production
A major report for the United Nations has put forward solutions to halve nitrogen pollution from agriculture and the food system in Europe, including reducing meat and dairy consumption, fertilizer use and food waste......»»
How government payments to the vulnerable can multiply to create economic growth for everyone
The economic fallout of COVID-19 left people around the world facing a significant threat to their livelihood. As governments scrambled to mitigate the pandemic's impact on their populations, many decided to use direct payments to support vulnerable.....»»
Daily deals Dec. 15: Beats Studio Pro $250, Apple Watch Series 8 $249, 57% off Baseus Portable Power Bank, more
Today's top deals include 30% off Apple TV button remotes, 50% off an Apple Watch leather link band, 26% off an Apple MagSafe charger, 45% off an Anker fast wall charger, and more.Save $150 on an Apple Watch Series 8The AppleInsider team searches the.....»»
NASA"s space station laser comm terminal achieves first link
A NASA technology experiment on the International Space Station completed its first laser link with an in-orbit laser relay system on Dec. 5, 2023. Together, they complete NASA's first two-way, end-to-end laser relay system......»»