A stairwell in the Bronx is the site of one of the movie’s most memorable scenes. Warner Bros. November 1, 2019 ‘Joker’ fans flocking to a Bronx stairway highlights tension of media tourism Laura M. Holzman, IUPUI Like the ‘Rocky Steps,’ the ‘Joker Stairs’ have become a mecca for moviegoers. But not all film-related tourism is the same.
A man taking stairs at Washington-Dulles International Airport in 2013. Wikimedia Commons October 17, 2017 One step at a time: Simple nudges can increase lifestyle physical activity Matthew Mclaughlin, University of Newcastle; John Bellettiere, University of California, San Diego, and Natasha Bliss, San Diego State University Dropping old, bad habits is hard, but starting new, good ones may not be so difficult. Or so a recent study suggests. Read how a simple sign at an airport made a difference.
Latching springs provide a boost. Yun Seong Song et al (2017) July 12, 2017 Energy-recycling stairs could add a spring to your step Lena Ting, Emory University For those with reduced mobility and even just the normally aging, stairs can pose a big problem. A cheap and efficient new prototype could help.