Galápagos tomatoes are evolving in ‘reverse’

On some islands of the Galápagos archipelago, wild tomatoes are doing something peculiar. They're shedding millions of years of evolution.

Jules Bernstein - UC Riverside • futurity
July 1, 2025 ~7 min

Plants in hospital rooms may enhance recovery

"Hospital rooms are more than just places for treatment—they're environments that can either support or hinder healing."

Texas A&M University • futurity
July 1, 2025 ~6 min


Nosy coworkers can spike your stress levels

Do you have a nosy coworker? New research finds snooping colleagues send stress levels rising.

Boston University • futurity
July 1, 2025 ~9 min

Deadly Salmonella in cows is on the rise globally

"This is a bacterium that kills people every year, and it is high time we do more to combat it."

U. Copenhagen • futurity
July 1, 2025 ~7 min

How to best protect your skin from the sun this summer

With summer in full swing, an expert dispels sunscreen myths and shares advice for safe, healthy fun in the sun.

Corrie Pikul-Brown • futurity
July 1, 2025 ~9 min

Bonobos are more optimistic after hearing laughter

Laughter seems to enhance positive emotions in bonobos and influence their decision-making to expect more positive outcomes.

Indiana University • futurity
July 1, 2025 ~7 min

Could the United States split up?

In a new book, political economist Benjamin Cohen considers the forces driving nations—including the United States—toward fragmentation.

Debra Herrick-UC Santa Barbara • futurity
July 1, 2025 ~7 min

Physical activity may help slow cognitive decline

A new study found that even increasing moderate physical activity from once to multiple times per week led to a slower rate of cognitive decline over time.

Erica Techo-U. Georgia • futurity
June 27, 2025 ~5 min


Are the medications you take safe?

In a new podcast episode, a doctor argues we need to strengthen the FDA's approval process on certain prescription drugs.

U. Chicago • futurity
June 27, 2025 ~3 min

1 trick can boost your running performance

"The findings offer a low-cost and simple way to improve running performance—merely by adjusting how we direct our attention."

James Devitt-NYU • futurity
June 27, 2025 ~6 min

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