Listen: Why measles is back in the US and what can be done

An expert digs into the uncertain future of children’s health in light of the resurgence of measles and the rise of vaccine hesitancy.

U. Chicago • futurity
Feb. 20, 2025 ~2 min

Retina surgery robot shows early promise

"Treatments for vision disorders are rapidly advancing. We need to give surgeons better ability to keep up with them."

Evan Lerner-Pennsylvania • futurity
Feb. 20, 2025 ~6 min


Watch: Device helps people with spinal cord injuries grasp stuff

A new assistive device enhances grasping for people with spinal cord injuries, researchers report.

UC Berkeley • futurity
Feb. 20, 2025 ~10 min

Economist says tariffs will be bad for your wallet

A global economist’s shares her take on the new presidential administration’s planned tariffs: "American consumers will get hurt."

Brown University • futurity
Feb. 18, 2025 ~7 min

Daily omega-3 dose can slow down aging

A daily intake of one gram of omega-3s can slow down biological aging by up to four months, according to an analysis of clinical data.

U. Zurich • futurity
Feb. 18, 2025 ~6 min

How optimism can keep you healthy during stressful times

New research digs into how optimism and pessimism affect well-being when facing stress, such as during the COVID pandemic.

Dan Bernardi - Syracuse U. • futurity
Feb. 17, 2025 ~5 min

Is it bad for your health to eat late at night?

Eating late at night is a common habit, but is it bad for your health? The answer isn’t a simple yes or no.

U. Rochester-URMC • futurity
Feb. 17, 2025 ~5 min

How 1800s literary parties fueled hype for Valentine’s Day

You can thank the likes of Edgar Allan Poe and other Romantics for contributing to the hype around Valentine's Day, an expert says.

Sara Diedrich - U. Missouri • futurity
Feb. 14, 2025 ~5 min


Your friends likely agree when you’re ready for love

In a new study, friends significantly agreed on who was ready for committed relationships—and who wasn’t.

Michigan State • futurity
Feb. 11, 2025 ~3 min

Why a physicist hates this 1 Star Trek scene

Watch a physicist explain how a 'Star Trek: Generations' scene violates the laws of physics.

James Devitt-NYU • futurity
Feb. 11, 2025 ~2 min

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