3 ways Trump’s EPA could use the language of science to weaken pollution controls

For example, the first Trump administration tried to use the principles of transparency to prevent federal agencies from considering major health studies when setting pollution rules.

Eric Nost, Associate Professor of Geography, University of Guelph • conversation
Jan. 8, 2025 • ~8 min

Personal interests can influence how children’s brains respond to language

McGovern Institute neuroscientists use children’s interests to probe language in the brain.

Rubina Veerakone | McGovern Institute for Brain Research • mit
Jan. 7, 2025 • ~6 min

Poor air quality negatively affects marathon times

"Our results show that those interested in optimizing athletic performance should consider the effect of air pollution..."

Corrie Pikul-Brown • futurity
Jan. 7, 2025 • ~6 min

Providing driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants improves birth outcomes, research shows

State-level immigration policies can have surprising ripple effects.

Kaitlyn Stanhope, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, Emory University • conversation
Jan. 7, 2025 • ~5 min

Millions of diabetes and heart disease cases tied to sugary drinks

"We need urgent, evidence-based interventions to curb consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages globally..."

Tufts University • futurity
Jan. 7, 2025 • ~5 min

Embrace optimism for big emotional and physical benefits

"Research suggests that approaching life's events with a more optimistic outlook can enhance physical health..." But that's not all.

Barbara Gutierrez - U. Miami • futurity
Jan. 7, 2025 • ~4 min

Brain monitoring may be the future of work – how it’s used could improve employee performance or worsen discrimination

Neurotechnology raises many high-stakes ethical questions. Setting ground rules could help protect workers and ensure that tasks are adapted to the person, rather than the other way around.

Paul Brandt-Rauf, Professor and Dean of Biomedical Engineering, Drexel University • conversation
Jan. 7, 2025 • ~7 min

Do Weighted Blankets Have Health Benefits?
VOA Learning English • voa
Jan. 6, 2025 • ~5 min

Your smartwatch band may have elevated ‘forever chemical’ levels

Researchers found elevated levels of forever chemicals in a sample of smartwatch bands purchased in the US.

Jessica Sieff-Notre Dame • futurity
Jan. 6, 2025 • ~6 min

What are the benefits and drawbacks of Dry January?

An expert on substance use disorder and related risks shares thoughts on Dry January's upsides and downsides.

Tufts University • futurity
Jan. 6, 2025 • ~6 min

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