Patents are being used to wage war in the digital world, and as a result, patents have become a toll gate on the road of innovation. Charles Duhigg digitalgateinnovation Change image and share on social
Cash from a reverse mortgage can be paid out in several ways, including a lump sum, a monthly payment, a line of credit, or a combination of those. If you do not need money right away, it is usually a bad idea to take all the money upfront, since it starts accumulating interest charges immediately. Charles Duhigg accumulatebadcash share on social
Economists at the National Bureau of Economic Research and University of Chicago persuasively argue that one of the biggest reasons for the nation's current obesity epidemic is that food is now so much cheaper and easier to prepare. Charles Duhigg arguebigbureau share on social
As cities have grown rapidly across the nation, many have neglected infrastructure projects and paved over green spaces that once absorbed rainwater. Charles Duhigg absorbcitygreen Change image and share on social
Like solo sailors venturing into the Southern Ocean, climbers are seduced by risk. The desire to push to a summit or scale a rock face is so strong that they consciously or subconsciously minimize safety precautions drilled into their brains. Charles Duhigg brainclimberconsciously share on social
Unlike other sports, which are largely determined by individual athletic ability or team strength, NASCAR requires its competitors to cooperate in order to win. Charles Duhigg abilityathleticcompetitor Change image and share on social
The Safe Drinking Water Act was passed in 1974 after tests discovered carcinogens, lead and dangerous bacteria flowing from faucets in New Orleans, Pittsburgh and Boston and elsewhere. Charles Duhigg actbacteriumboston Change image and share on social
Analysts say that one reason Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were privatized in the first place was to prevent political whims from dominating the mortgage marketplace. Charles Duhigg analystdominatefannie Change image and share on social
There is no central government database that allows officials to monitor water tests by local systems. Charles Duhigg centraldatabasegovernment Change image and share on social
Public employee unions are hardly the only group involved in bare-knuckles politics. Businesses lobby fiercely, and executives make hefty campaign donations. Charles Duhigg barebusinesscampaign Change image and share on social