Injectable drug could be ‘life-changing’ for food allergies

A new study shows omalizumab substantially cut potentially life-threatening reactions in patients with food allergies.

Kaitlyn Roman - Johns Hopkins • futurity
March 6, 2024 ~8 min

Russian invasion made Ukraine’s opioid crisis far worse

Russia's invasion has shuttered opioid treatment programs since 2014. New research shows the challenges Ukrainians have faced in getting care.

Rachel Harrison-NYU • futurity
March 1, 2024 ~10 min


Leap years go back to the ancient Romans

The concept of leap years finds its roots dating all the way back to the ancient Roman Empire, explains Charles Bartlett.

Camden Flath-Futurity • futurity
Feb. 29, 2024 ~7 min

Condom use is down, but inclusive sex ed could help

Condom use among younger gay and bisexual has declined over the last decade, but sex education could help reverse the trend.

U. Washington • futurity
Feb. 29, 2024 ~8 min

What you should know about the Alabama IVF ruling

After Alabama's ruling on in vitro fertilization, Ruth Faden, a bioethicist at Johns Hopkins University, explores what's next for IVF in the United States.

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
Feb. 28, 2024 ~6 min

ChatGPT shows more altruism and cooperation than people

Researchers have used “behavioral” Turing tests to evaluate the personality and behavior of a series of AI chatbots.

Jared Wadley-U. Michigan • futurity
Feb. 26, 2024 ~5 min

Why shaming countries for human rights abuses can backfire

The author of a new book argues that there is a real dilemma to confronting international human rights violations: Shame can backfire.

U. Chicago • futurity
Feb. 22, 2024 ~2 min

What’s next after the death of Russian opposition leader Navalny?

After Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's death, two experts discuss Putin's fear of critics and what's next for Russia’s dissidents.

Sandra Knispel-U. Rochester • futurity
Feb. 20, 2024 ~9 min


Tips to cope with seasonal affective disorder this winter

Winter often comes with mental health challenges. Experts have tips on winter wellness and how to make it through a few more cold months.

Courtney Perrett - U. Missouri • futurity
Feb. 16, 2024 ~3 min

New tricks show how a bird-like dinosaur actually walked

New tech reveals how the dinosaur walked, how it held its clawed toe off the ground, and how it used its "killing kick" to attack prey.

Jim Shelton-Yale • futurity
Feb. 16, 2024 ~7 min

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