Plastic exposure may be making bacteria resistant to drugs

Researchers were shocked to see that bacteria's antimicrobial resistance is strengthened when exposed to plastic particles.

Boston University • futurity
March 11, 2025 ~8 min

Watch: Prosthetic robot hand ‘knows’ what it’s touching

A new prosthetic hand carefully conforms and adjusts its grasp to avoid damaging or mishandling whatever it holds.

Roberto Molar Candanosa-Johns Hopkins • futurity
March 6, 2025 ~7 min


‘Midlife window’ could be key for preventing brain decline

New research offers insights into when interventions to prevent cognitive decline might be most effective.

Gregory Filiano-Stony Brook • futurity
March 6, 2025 ~8 min

How does daylight saving time affect investors?

Research digs into the effects of daylight saving time on investors' processing of earnings news.

Holly Frew - Georgia State U. • futurity
March 6, 2025 ~7 min

Childhood brain cancer drug shows promise in mice

New findings could lead to more effective, less toxic treatments, improving survival and quality of life for young patients.

Emory University • futurity
March 6, 2025 ~7 min

New glaucoma treatment may save vision

New research offers a clearer future for millions suffering from glaucoma and those at risk of developing the disease.

Georgia Tech • futurity
March 4, 2025 ~6 min

Eco-friendly tool could bring down drug costs

Researchers have developed a method that could lower medicine costs and contribute to cleaner energy and sustainability.

Eric Stann-Missouri • futurity
March 4, 2025 ~4 min

News stories about being alone may make loneliness worse

"Widespread public discourse about the dangers of being alone may be doing more harm than good."

U. Michigan • futurity
March 3, 2025 ~7 min


Does using e-cigarettes boost cancer risk?

"Our results contribute significantly to understanding the potential health risks of e-cigarette use..."

U. Rochester-URMC • futurity
March 3, 2025 ~6 min

Climate change could be a problem for your gut health

A new article outlines how the compounding effects of climate change could weaken human gut microbiomes.

Emilie Lorditch-Michigan State • futurity
March 3, 2025 ~5 min

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