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

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

How to keep your kids from losing knowledge over the summer

Beware of the "summer slide." A childhood education expert offers tips on how to ensure your child is ready for the school year.

Barbara Gutierrez - U. Miami • futurity
June 23, 2025 ~5 min

Increasing northern wildfires will actually slow climate change

"...I wouldn't say this is good news. But it helps us better understand nature and these trends."

U. Washington • futurity
June 20, 2025 ~7 min

Blood tests can detect cancer 3 years before diagnosis

Early detection of cancer could give patients and caregivers more time for intervention and may lead to better outcomes.

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
June 20, 2025 ~5 min

How to keep your pets free of fleas

The summer heat has crept in—and fleas have owners and pets alike itching. An expert has tips to help your pets remain flea-free.

Texas A&M University • futurity
June 17, 2025 ~6 min

Watch: 1 trick makes the biggest splash in a pool

Forget the bellyflop and the cannonball. Researchers say one trick from New Zealand will make the biggest splash in the pool this summer.

Georgia Tech • futurity
June 16, 2025 ~4 min


Black coffee tied to lower death risk

A new study links coffee consumption to lower risk of all-cause mortality, but found benefits diminished with additives like milk or sugar.

Lisa LaPoint-Tufts • futurity
June 16, 2025 ~5 min

Listen: Are we training AI to think too much like humans?

In this podcast, a data scientist explains how we are limiting models like ChatGPT in training them and how that’s narrowing research.

U. Chicago • futurity
June 12, 2025 ~2 min

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