Why are some people more prone to infection?

Why are some people more likely to face infection? An expert explains what influences immune response and how to boost your immunity.

Yale • futurity
Oct. 8, 2024 ~3 min

Is a new schizophrenia drug really a game changer?

Experts dig into whether a new drug that reportedly lacks the side effects of other meds is the real deal for patients with schizophrenia.

Rich Barlow-Boston U. • futurity
Oct. 7, 2024 ~11 min


Apps like Uber and Lyft curb racial discrimination

"...this technology has mitigated the effects of driver discrimination on riders. But the bigger picture is more complicated."

Carnegie Mellon • futurity
Oct. 4, 2024 ~6 min

4 questions about the dockworkers strike

An expert explains what you need to know about the dockworkers strike and its implications for the US economy.

Michael Malone-U. Miami • futurity
Oct. 3, 2024 ~4 min

How can you spot political deepfakes?

AI-generated political content has already wreaked havoc and tilted elections. Here's how to spot it.

UC Berkeley • futurity
Oct. 1, 2024 ~3 min

What’s driving phone bans in schools?

A growing number of states and schools are now banning or restricting cell phones. Experts explain the research and weigh in on the policies.

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
Sept. 26, 2024 ~14 min

Why are so many kids facing anxiety?

The pandemic’s lingering effects and chronic screen time make it hard for anxious kids to stay in school, an expert says, but parents can help.

Jessica Colarossi-Boston University • futurity
Sept. 19, 2024 ~11 min

What do young voters think about the 2024 election?

A new survey examines Gen Z’s and millennials' views on the issues and candidates in the 2024 election. An expert breaks the results down.

U. Chicago • futurity
Sept. 19, 2024 ~3 min


How did pirates really talk?

September 19 is Talk Like a Pirate Day. But where does "pirate speak" come from, and is this how historical pirates really talked?

Eileen Reynolds-NYU • futurity
Sept. 19, 2024 ~2 min

Stretchy wearable device turns body heat into power

Researchers have developed a stretchable, wearable device that lights up an LED using only the warmth of your skin.

U. Washington • futurity
Sept. 16, 2024 ~5 min

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