The word “bitcoin’ is likely to elicit both a frenzy of excitement and a scathing criticism. The financial community sees potential in trades that are currently unregulated. Others argue that the work is a distraction from the long-term viability of U.S. Financial Institutions. Bitcoin’s energy usage has been a topic of discussion in recent months. According to a Forbes article from May […]
Heat waves are deadly, particularly when combined with high humidity levels, which make the air even hotter. The urban island effect can have a particularly strong impact on cities. These areas are often several degrees hotter than rural areas nearby. Three articles from The Conversation archives explain how communities can adapt to climate change, which will increase the frequency and intensity of […]
There are currently two safe ways to cross a street The number of pedestrians killed on U.S. highways has increased by 25 percent from 2010 to over 5,000 people in 2015. Since we were children, we have learned that it is important to maintain eye contact when approaching cars. This is not possible with autonomous vehicles. Even if someone is sitting in the driver’s […]
Driverless cars will become more common and capable. This will affect people’s travel patterns not just within their local communities, but also across greater distances. Our research revealed how people’s travel habits could change, posing a challenge to the airline industry. Imagine that someone lives in Atlanta, but needs to travel to Washington, D.C., on business. It is a 10 […]
The number of cyclists in Australia is declining. Safety is the main reason for this. The Royal Automobile Association of South Australia released a report last week that found that cyclists were not responsible for the majority of crashes. It may be time for us to follow the lead of many European nations and introduce legislation that, in civil cases, presumes that the car driver […]
She lived in a tiny wooden hut with a chicken coop and fields behind it. She and her siblings would help plough the fields until sunset with a horse-drawn plough when they returned home from school. She had no idea that this life was soon to disappear. The “Second Industrial Revolution” (of mass production and standardization) created machines that could […]
Understanding how millennials act has practical implications for city planning, industry development, and climate change. If millennials choose to use Lyft instead of driving or parking, it could mean major changes in the automotive industry. If their suburban soccer mom phase is only delayed and not skipped, then nothing will change. We are scholars in business and sustainability. Our research shows that millennials […]
The Volkswagen Beetle was created in Germany by Adolf Hitler. It has been exported to many countries, where it has become part of their culture. It was popularized in Mexico by cabbies who painted it green and white. It was also known as the “Coccinelle” or “ladybug” in France. In America, it became known as “the Bug” and was associated with […]
There is a less-discussed success. However, that has delighted the particular crowds of advertising agencies: product placement. Aston Martin’s DB5 is celebrating its 60th birthday this year, and as we prepare to watch a few 007 films during the holiday season, I examine how the Aston Martin name has become a staple of the series. Bond-Craig earns stripes In Goldfinger by Hamilton, […]
The Pacific trade deal, known as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), faces a complex landscape marked by patent disputes and electoral considerations as negotiations reach their final stage. This trade pact, which originated as the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), has undergone revisions and transformations, and its future is influenced by various factors that present both opportunities and […]