Easy-to-pronounce names have some big upsides, but also bring some unexpected risks.

Remote learning, tripping, weird objects, winter running, historical details, temperature preferences.

Why curved furniture is a trend that caught us just at the right time.

We sit too much. Especially during the workday. But how can we sit less? Understanding the dynamics of sitting and standing during the workday can inspire simple interventions to stand up more.

Philadelphia is a dirty city. How can we learn from it to understand what makes people litter and what we can do to keep cities clean on a budget?

Color psychology is a huge and thorny research area. But one effect remains steady and true: people trust in blue.

Our stuff is more than just stuff. Our possessions help to link us to others, represent different aspects of ourselves, and maintain a sense of self through time and circumstance.

Happy and sad smiley feedback terminals are a popular way of collecting feedback about people’s real-life experience. With tactile terminals out because of COVID, now is a good chance to improve on this system using touchless, digital displays with better questions.