Old age isn't a modern phenomenon – many people lived long enough to grow old in the olden days, too

Nasty, brutish – but not necessarily short. Here’s how archaeologists know plenty of people didn’t die young.

Sharon DeWitte, Professor of Anthropology, University of South Carolina • conversation
Aug. 10, 2022 • ~8 min

Safety in and near the water – a pediatric emergency medicine physician offers tips

Many beaches are short on lifeguards this summer. An expert explains how to keep your loved ones safe in the water.

Linda Quan, Professor of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Washington • conversation
Aug. 9, 2022 • ~7 min

Safety in and near the water – a pediatric emergency medicine physician explains

Many beaches are short on lifeguards this summer. An expert explains how to keep your loved ones safe in the water.

Linda Quan, Professor of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Washington • conversation
Aug. 9, 2022 • ~7 min

Losing spouse to COVID may be worse for mental health than other deaths

The death of a spouse can be devastating at any time, but a new study finds losing a spouse due to COVID-19 can be especially hard on mental health.

Katie Bohn-Penn State • futurity
July 27, 2022 • ~6 min

What really drives anti-abortion beliefs? Research suggests it's a matter of sexual strategies

Some reasons people oppose abortion seem to be at odds with other positions they hold. Evolutionary social science points to a surprising motivation for anti-abortion attitudes.

Martie Haselton, Professor of Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles • conversation
July 19, 2022 • ~10 min

Who is most likely to use medical aid in dying?

People who use medical aid in dying are most likely well-educated white patients with cancer, a new study shows.

Andrew Smith-Rutgers • futurity
July 18, 2022 • ~4 min

1 in 8 U.S. deaths from 2020 to 2021 came from COVID-19 – leaving millions of relatives reeling from distinctly difficult grief

COVID-19 deaths tend to be more unexpected and traumatic than other types of deaths. A sociologist explains the mental health burdens facing the millions who’ve lost a relative to the coronavirus.

Shawn Bauldry, Associate Professor of Sociology, Purdue University • conversation
July 11, 2022 • ~5 min

Drivers who are frustrated, distracted — and rusty

Traffic stats show that roadway deaths spiked during the pandemic. Can it be that we were not only distracted and frustrated, but also out of practice?

Alvin Powell • harvard
July 6, 2022 • ~11 min

Depression symptoms spike for teen boys after grandma’s death

Losing a beloved family member is never easy, but a new study suggests the death of a grandmother might trigger depression in adolescent boys.

Katie Bohn-Penn State • futurity
June 22, 2022 • ~7 min

Satellites zoom in on cities' hottest neighborhoods to help combat the urban heat island effect

Extreme heat waves are putting lives in danger, with some of the hottest urban neighborhoods 10 degrees hotter or more than their wealthier neighbors. Often, these are communities of color.

Daniel P. Johnson, Associate Professor of Geography, IUPUI • conversation
June 14, 2022 • ~9 min

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