Why the iPhone Won
New research suggests that the iPhone's success is largely due to its ability to offer what other smart phones did not: Browsing was the killer app.
In Class-Action Lawsuits, You’re Only Suing Yourself
Feeling let down by that financial firm you invested in? New research suggests class-action lawsuits should go after the people responsible for your loss, not the company.
Alcohol Makes Bigger Guys More Aggressive
One drink of alcohol may make a smaller guy more drunk, but research suggests it makes a bigger guy more aggressive.
Extending the Sin Tax to the Tanning Bed
Research has shown that "sin taxes" help reduce consumption of addictive substances like cigarettes and alcohol. Could the same be true for tanning?
Blondes Have More Funds
If money equals fun, the adage that blondes have more of it appears to be true. Research suggests that blond women make more and marry richer than women with a different hair color.
Rerouting Gray Whales By Audio
Researchers are testing a new technology to protect whales from human enterprises by rerouting them.
Continental’s Charitable Donations May Be In Departure Lounge
Continental and United’s proposed merger entails a relocation of Continental’s headquarters to Chicago. Houstonians (rightfully) fear that this means a relocation of charitable contributions, too.
One Grad Faces Decisions in a Time of Recession
One year out of college, Miller-McCune fellow and economics aficionado Elisabeth Best examines her options for work or more schooling.
Better Weapons Don’t Make for Shorter Wars
In spite of major advances in offensive military technology, researcher Marco Nilsson says the most cost-efficient weapon is a motivated soldier fighting a defensive war.
The Benefits of Broadband on Internet Use
Universal broadband Internet probably won’t help people find jobs, but it may improve their health outcomes (and music libraries).