Witch hazel uses springs to blast its seeds

Spring-loaded fruits let witch hazel plants fling heavier seeds just as fast as lighter ones, research finds.

Robin Smith-Duke • futurity
Aug. 24, 2023 ~5 min

COVID risks can linger two years after infection

"COVID-19 still generates substantial additional risks of health loss even in the second year after infection."

Kristina Sauerwein-Washington University • futurity
Aug. 23, 2023 ~9 min


Cracks in Martian mud could be sign of conditions right for life

"This is the first tangible evidence we've seen that the ancient climate of Mars had such regular, Earth-like wet-dry cycles."

U. Chicago • futurity
Aug. 22, 2023 ~7 min

Did sabertooth tigers roar or purr?

The shape of a few small bones may be the key to what sounds—a mighty roar or a throaty purr—a sabertooth tiger made.

Tracey Peake-NC State • futurity
Aug. 22, 2023 ~6 min

Neptune’s clouds have done a vanishing act

Clouds on Neptune have all but vanished. That's a surprise since it's the farthest planet from the sun and gets only 1/900 of the sunlight we get on Earth.

UC Berkeley • futurity
Aug. 21, 2023 ~8 min

Dogs sniff out COVID more effectively than tests

Dogs can detect COVID-19 infections faster and more accurately than conventional technology, a review shows.

Sonia Fernandez-UCSB • futurity
Aug. 21, 2023 ~7 min

Why this year’s virus season could be different

An epidemiologist explains what you should know for respiratory virus season after last year's "tripledemic" of flu, COVID, and RSV.

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
Aug. 21, 2023 ~8 min

‘Forever chemicals’ found in tampons, period underwear, and more

A new study found PFAS in feminine hygiene products, including tampons, menstrual cups, panty liners, and incontinence underwear.

Jessica Sieff-Notre Dame • futurity
Aug. 16, 2023 ~6 min


Can playing football increase Parkinson’s risk?

There's a strong link between playing football and increased odds for reporting a Parkinson’s diagnosis or having disease-related symptoms.

Boston University • futurity
Aug. 15, 2023 ~7 min

How artificial intelligence is changing scientific research

Listen to an expert in artificial intelligence break down the opportunities and dangers of using the developing technology in research.

U. Chicago • futurity
Aug. 14, 2023 ~2 min

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