Uncertainty can actually boost trust in climate science

Ranges and best- and worse-case scenarios are more effective ways to communicate uncertainty in climate science, research finds.

Melissa De Witte-Stanford • futurity
Oct. 17, 2019 ~6 min

Calling out hypocrisy can fight anti-Muslim bias

A one-minute intervention helps reduce anti-Muslim bias by tackling the hypocrisy of collectively blaming groups for the actions of individuals.

Michele Berger-Penn • futurity
Oct. 8, 2019 ~7 min


These beliefs about learning are holding you back

When learning feels like a struggle, don't think you're just not a "math person" or the like. A new book says to remember that's how improvement happens.

Stanford • futurity
Oct. 4, 2019 ~1 min

Opt-out organ donation would have limited impact

Under the best circumstances, opt-out organ donation would shorten waitlists for organs by 52%—still not enough for every person who needs one.

Nicole Casal Moore-Michigan • futurity
Oct. 3, 2019 ~6 min

Poll: Most older adults wary of telemedicine

Most people older than 50 aren't ready to embrace virtual health visits with their doctors—unless they're traveling or need follow-up on previous care.

Kara Gavin-U. Michigan • futurity
Oct. 1, 2019 ~6 min

Americans would rather drive than commute in self-driving cars

A survey of Americans' ideas about commuting in self-driving cars suggests that their perceived higher cost could mean people would rather drive themselves.

Sarah McQuate-Washington • futurity
Sept. 20, 2019 ~4 min

Mixed response to Pope Francis in climate news coverage

A new study uses news articles featuring Pope Francis to gauge how political and religious identities shape responses to climate change.

Matthew Swayne-Penn State • futurity
Sept. 12, 2019 ~5 min

Why politically incorrect speech works in politics

New research identifies how using politically incorrect speech can benefit politicians on both sides.

UC Berkeley • futurity
Sept. 6, 2019 ~5 min


Optimism could be good for your lifespan

People with greater optimism are more likely to live longer and to achieve "exceptional longevity"—that is, getting to age 85 or older.

Gina DiGravio-Boston • futurity
Aug. 29, 2019 ~4 min

Pregnant women of color say doctors and nurses mislead them

Pregnant women of color say doctors and nurses are packaging health information in a way that limits their options and even misleads them.

U. Washington • futurity
Aug. 29, 2019 ~6 min

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