Consumer & Gadgets

How do ionic hair dryers work? Can they do what they promise?

If you've been in the market for a new hair dryer, you've likely seen advertising for ionic ones. Some claim to produce negative ions in the millions—with or without the help of added minerals like tourmaline.

Business

AI's big productivity boost? It's happening from the sofa

A new study by SIEPR's Michael Blank is among the first to examine an overlooked effect of generative AI: it's significantly boosting how much people get done at home. Barely a day goes by when there isn't a story about generative ...

Engineering

Depleted oil fields offer hydrogen storage sites

Hydrogen is a clean-burning gas that could help to tackle climate change by reducing our dependence on fossil fuels. But storing and transporting hydrogen is expensive and technically challenging, typically requiring high-pressure ...

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