‘Mosquito shield’ cuts malaria infections by a third

"We are proud to see the impact of this work already translating into action in for millions of people at risk of malaria here."

Brett Beasley-Notre Dame • futurity
Jan. 3, 2025 ~6 min

Electronic tattoo decodes brainwaves

New e-tattoos can serve as the sensors for electroencephalography (EEG), a medical test that measures the brain's electrical activity.

UT Austin • futurity
Jan. 3, 2025 ~6 min


Check out the top 10 stories of 2024

To say goodbye to 2024, check out this countdown of the top 10 research news posts of the past year.

Camden Flath-Futurity • futurity
Jan. 2, 2025 ~6 min

The wrong sleep cycle can seriously affect your mood

New research finds connections between mood and circadian rhythm disruptions in a study using Fitbit data from hundreds of medical interns.

U. Michigan • futurity
Dec. 30, 2024 ~8 min

Does drinking coffee prevent certain cancers?

"...these findings support the need for more data and further studies around the impact that coffee and tea can have on reducing cancer risk."

Heather Simonsen - U. Utah • futurity
Dec. 30, 2024 ~4 min

Do animals feel jealousy?

New research digs into whether non-human animals have a similar sense of fairness. The answer is more nuanced than it may seem.

UC Berkeley • futurity
Dec. 30, 2024 ~6 min

AI air pollution takes deadly health toll

Air pollution from AI is expected to result in as many as 1,300 premature deaths a year by 2030 in the United States, researchers say.

David Danelski - UC Riverside • futurity
Dec. 30, 2024 ~6 min

Listen: Research on alcohol’s health benefits was skewed

In this episode of the Big Brains podcast, a scholar digs into the truth about alcohol's benefits and risks.

U. Chicago • futurity
Dec. 19, 2024 ~3 min


Politics and economic fears shape holiday spending

A new survey offers insights into how consumer sentiment shapes holiday spending and broader economic trends.

U. Michigan • futurity
Dec. 12, 2024 ~3 min

Wildfire smoke exposure boosts dementia risk

In a new study, higher long-term smoke exposure was associated with an increase in the odds that a person would be diagnosed with dementia.

U. Washington • futurity
Dec. 12, 2024 ~6 min

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