Expert: Why new exoplanet discovery is a big deal

A newly-discovered Earth-sized exoplanet that could be capable of supporting life "is a key example that we have a lot more to learn."

Kim Ward-Michigan State • futurity
Jan. 12, 2023 ~8 min

Nasal injections may help people smell again after COVID

In a new trial, participants who received nasal injections were 12.5 times more likely to have their sense of smell improve after COVID.

Nina Bai-Stanford • futurity
Jan. 11, 2023 ~8 min


How to wake up alert and refreshed

"There are some very basic and achievable things you can start doing today, and tonight, to change how you awake each morning..."

Robert Sanders-UC Berkeley • futurity
Jan. 9, 2023 ~12 min

Podcast: Is another US Civil War on the way?

In this podcast episode, political scientist William Howell digs into some big questions about American democracy and political polarization.

U. Chicago • futurity
Jan. 9, 2023 ~2 min

New solar tech is nearly 10X more efficient at splitting water

A new catalyst is way more efficient than others at splitting water into oxygen and hydrogen, which could cut carbon emissions.

U. Michigan • futurity
Jan. 6, 2023 ~6 min

Newfound part of the brain acts as shield and watchdog

Researchers have discovered a previously unknown part of the brain's anatomy: A protective barrier that watches for infection.

Mark Michaud-Rochester • futurity
Jan. 6, 2023 ~7 min

‘Semi-sub’ vehicle is tricky to detect

A semi-submersible prototype vehicle suggests the best way to travel stealthily is not above or below the water's surface, but in between.

Sara Zaske-Washington State • futurity
Jan. 5, 2023 ~5 min

Expert: TikTok could be a risk to national security

Cybersecurity expert Anton Dahbura explains the concerns about TikTok, security, and the Chinese government.

Lisa Ercolano-Johns Hopkins • futurity
Jan. 4, 2023 ~6 min


These 10 posts are the winners of 2022

Out of the more than 1,700 research news stories we shared with readers in 2022, these 10 were the most popular.

Liz Goodfellow-Futurity • futurity
Dec. 30, 2022 ~4 min

Check out 12 hidden gem posts from 2022

Given how much research universities produce, it's no surprise that some findings get lost in the shuffle. Here are a dozen that deserve a second look.

Liz Goodfellow-Futurity • futurity
Dec. 30, 2022 ~5 min

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