General Motors has patented a seat design that allows the seat’s shape to be modified for improved adjustability. GM patented seats with air-adjustable bladders for customizable shape and firmness.

“If ever there is a misnomer, it’s change management. It rarely causes change—and it’s almost always mismanaged.” That’s how Phil Gilbert, former head of design at IBM, opens his new book Irresistible ...

Do people see climate change affecting their area? A median of 74% across nine middle-income countries say global climate change is affecting the area where they live at least somewhat, while 24% say ...

In the largest study of its kind, scientists have accurately documented the massive change in animal morphology over the last 1,000 years, with domesticated animals growing larger across the board and ...

Change management is a multibillion-dollar industry built on the fundamental claim that most people dislike change, and that someone needs to manage that resistance. But after decades of ...

The low-budget carrier previously allowed special accommodations the day-of. Southwest Airlines has updated its policy for travelers who may require more seat space. As the airline moves to implement ...

Southwest Airlines is ending its long-standing "Customer of Size" policy that allowed plus-size travelers to secure extra seating without up-front costs. Beginning 27 January 2026, passengers who ...

Those customers were previously encouraged to purchase two seats when booking a Southwest flight, and then apply for a refund for the second fare after they travel with few restrictions. Under a new ...

It can be difficult knowing every setting a smartphone offers. Just like being able to increase the internet speed on an Android phone, knowing how to change the size of your keyboard can provide a ...

During severe thunderstorms, rising air shoots icy pellets the size of Dippin’ Dots ice cream into the bitter cold of upper atmospheric layers. There, supercooled water freezes onto the small ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Daisy Auger-Domínguez writes about work, culture, and careers. Changing jobs isn't just about paychecks, though paychecks matter.

The HBR Playbook on overcoming change fatigue and positioning your people for agility. by Ania W. Masinter The amount and pace of organizational change today is staggering. Gartner research found that ...