An epic change is happening inside American homes: Men are doing more laundry. Detergent and washing machine makers are taking aim at this growing group. While women still report doing most of the clothes washing, men now share more of the load. Tide is trying new scents it considers more masculine. Whirlpool added a cycle to keep colors from mixing because men don’t sort the laundry. They are much more likely than women to always use the “normal” cycle on their washers, and more likely to use the same cycle every time on their dryer.
Taking industrial origami to the next level, researchers in China unveiled an experimental shape shifting material that can fold itself into complex forms one after another, offering a world of possibilities for medical and aerospace applications.
Airlines are sold on using auctions to peddle more premium seats rather than giving them away free to loyal customers. More than 30 airlines around the world now hold auctions to sell upgrades to first class, business class or premium economy seats.
Much more is highlighted in A Look Ahead.
