Feeling loved by God cuts self-improvement spending

Prompting Christians to think of their belief in God's unconditional love reduces the pull of self-improvement purchases, research finds.

Duke University • futurity
April 29, 2022 ~6 min

Distrust may keep families on SNAP from buying groceries online

SNAP-eligible families are less likely to buy fresh foods when grocery shopping online, partly because of worry about getting good fruit and veg.

Jade McClain-NYU • futurity
April 28, 2022 ~5 min


‘Copycat’ cannabis edibles pose a risk to kids

Some cannabis edibles look so much like candy, even adopting similar names and using the same cartoon characters, they pose a real risk to kids.

Rachel Harrison-NYU • futurity
April 19, 2022 ~5 min

4 ways you can stop wasting food

Up to 40% of the food grown, prepared, or sold in the United States is wasted. An expert offers some tips on how to avoid wasting food in your own home.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
April 19, 2022 ~4 min

How a South African community's request for its genetic data raises questions about ethical and equitable research

The South African Khoe-San communities are no strangers to exploitative research. One research team is trying to provide genetic ancestry results to community members. But they still face many challenges.

Brenna Henn, Associate Professor of Anthropology, University of California, Davis • conversation
April 19, 2022 ~13 min

Electrifying homes to slow climate change: 4 essential reads

Many people want to know about practical suggestions to help slow climate change. Effective action starts at home.

Jennifer Weeks, Senior Environment + Energy Editor, The Conversation • conversation
April 11, 2022 ~8 min

Buying stuff sparks less joy when money is tight

"Purchase happiness" and customer reviews decline when people are feeling short on money, research finds.

Duke U. Fuqua School of Business • futurity
March 1, 2022 ~7 min

Driverless cars won't be good for the environment if they lead to more auto use

Studies show that when people can ride in a car without having to operate it, they increase their car use. That could increase traffic and pollution, unless government puts a price on car travel.

Scott Hardman, Professional Researcher, Plug-in Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Research Center, University of California, Davis • conversation
Jan. 28, 2022 ~10 min


Online grocery shopping often lacks food labels

FDA-required food label information is often inconsistent or even missing online. "The online food shopping environment today is a bit of a 'Wild West.'"

Rachel Harrison-NYU • futurity
Jan. 25, 2022 ~7 min

What is bioengineered food? An agriculture expert explains

There’s a new label on many US food products – here’s what it means and who pushed to add it.

Kathleen Merrigan, Executive Director, Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems, Arizona State University • conversation
Jan. 21, 2022 ~6 min

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