Mammalian vertebral columns may reflect pace of evolution

Researchers find clues to evolution in the intricate mammalian vertebral column.

Jed Gottlieb • harvard
Nov. 14, 2019 ~4 min

This frog’s mating call attracts predators, too

The mating calls túngara frogs make have an unfortunate side effect: attracting one of their main predators.

Kayla Zacharias-Purdue • futurity
Nov. 11, 2019 ~6 min


Assessment improves cancer care of older adults

When doctors appreciate the concerns of older adults with cancer, such as function and forgetfulness, both care and patient satisfaction get a boost.

Leslie Orr-Rochester • futurity
Nov. 8, 2019 ~3 min

Investigating the power of group think

Political science doctoral student Clara Vandeweerdt studies how identity shapes beliefs on complex political topics such as climate change.

Leda Zimmerman | MIT Political Science • mit
Nov. 7, 2019 ~7 min

Having sex on the mind makes people lie

"Getting people to think about things in a sexual way," or sexual priming, made people in a series of experiments less honest with strangers.

Sandra Knispel-U. Rochester • futurity
Nov. 4, 2019 ~7 min

Open relationships vary—as do their odds of working

A new study divides open relationships into five types to see which configurations work well. Check out the flowchart.

Sandra Knispel-U. Rochester • futurity
Oct. 30, 2019 ~7 min

Preschool writing education could use some edits

Preschool writing education is mostly about handwriting and letter formation, but teachers may be missing a chance to focus on communication skills.

Kristen Parker-Michigan State • futurity
Oct. 30, 2019 ~4 min

Bird bacteria works like a come-on to other birds

"The odors produced by birds are unique to them... Alter that bacteria and the bird could be less attractive to potential mates."

Jessi Adler-Michigan State • futurity
Oct. 29, 2019 ~3 min


Title IX interviews may not use evidence-based methods

Researchers offer recommendations for developing evidence-based interviewing best practices for Title IX investigations into sexual misconduct.

Angie Hunt-Iowa State • futurity
Oct. 28, 2019 ~6 min

1 simple talk cuts opioid use after hysterectomy

After a hysterectomy, doctors often prescribe women twice as many opioids as they use. There may be a simple way to change that without losing pain control.

U. Michigan • futurity
Oct. 22, 2019 ~5 min

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