Is the torpedo bat here to stay in baseball?

Baseball players are using a new kind of bat—the torpedo bat. In this podcast, an expert digs into whether its a trend or a new standard.

Georgia Tech • futurity
April 24, 2025 ~2 min

How the law aims to protect Earth from ‘space junk’ and asteroids

Experts have answers for you about the rules that govern what happens in orbit—and how we might respond to an incoming asteroid.

Addison Dunlap - NYU • futurity
April 24, 2025 ~12 min


Why do chicken eggs come in different colors?

Have you ever wondered why chicken eggs can be different colors? An expert digs into egg colors, shapes, shades.

Texas A&M University • futurity
April 22, 2025 ~8 min

Number of Americans who never want kids doubled in 20 years

A new study finds the number of nonparents who never want children is growing in the United States.

Michigan State • futurity
April 17, 2025 ~4 min

Can your DNA predict your income, education, and love life?

On this episode of the Big Brains podcast, a sociologist examines how genetic science could forecast your income, education, and love life.

U. Chicago • futurity
April 17, 2025 ~2 min

Natural compound from fruits may slow ALS and dementia

"It's exciting to discover a naturally occurring compound that may help people suffering from ALS or dementia."

Sara Diedrich - U. Missouri • futurity
April 15, 2025 ~5 min

Listen: What are the hidden dangers of grief?

In this podcast, a psychologist digs into how grief affects our bodies, including why grieving can make us more vulnerable to diseases.

U. Chicago • futurity
April 3, 2025 ~3 min

Is napping good for you?

Is napping good or bad for you? An expert in sleep surgery digs into the benefits and drawbacks.

Barbara Gutierrez - U. Miami • futurity
April 2, 2025 ~4 min


What’s behind high housing prices?

If you want to know why home sales are down and home prices are up, new research offers an explanation.

Holly Frew - Georgia State U. • futurity
April 2, 2025 ~7 min

What can scientists learn from people who’ve never had COVID?

Sabrina Assoumou says so-called "super-dodgers" could teach scientists a lot about the virus that causes COVID.

Boston University • futurity
April 2, 2025 ~11 min

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