How the Texas electricity system produced low-cost power but left residents out in the cold

The Texas electric power market is designed to give energy companies incentive to sell electricity at the lowest possible cost. That focus helps explain why it collapsed during a historic cold wave.

Theodore J. Kury, Director of Energy Studies, University of Florida • conversation
Feb. 18, 2021 ~9 min

What the GameStop frenzy means for the stock market’s future

What happened with the GameStop stock saga and what does it mean for the future of the stock market? An expert breaks it down.

Samiha Khanna-Duke • futurity
Feb. 15, 2021 ~6 min


For ‘Sneakerheads,’ shoes are all about identity

New research digs into what draws collectors of fashionable and sometimes rare shoes into the world of Sneakerheads.

Laura Oleniacz - NC State • futurity
Feb. 8, 2021 ~8 min

Outdated carbon credits from old wind and solar farms are threatening climate change efforts

Companies are using these credits to offset their emissions, though many projects won't meaningfully reduce carbon in the atmosphere.

Simon Lewis, Professor of Global Change Science at University of Leeds and, UCL • conversation
Jan. 14, 2021 ~9 min

‘Age gates’ don’t really work on booze brand websites

"Currently, there is no formal legislation in the United States prohibiting alcohol advertisements that appeal to adolescents..."

Texas A&M University • futurity
Nov. 11, 2020 ~4 min

Delinquent electric bills from the pandemic are coming due – who will pay them?

Many Americans have been unable to pay their electric bills during the COVID-19 pandemic, racking up billions of dollars in delinquent bills. Where will the money come from?

Theodore J. Kury, Director of Energy Studies, University of Florida • conversation
Nov. 6, 2020 ~9 min

Is that mulch really cypress? Maybe some of it

People buy cypress mulch for rot resistance and other qualities, but new research finds that the label on the bag may be a lie.

Jeff Mulhollem-Penn State • futurity
Nov. 2, 2020 ~6 min

Three ways to head off the next pandemic in the wild meat trade

Needed: less wild meat in cities, more wildlife experts in public health.

Julia E. Fa, Professor of Biodiversity and Human Development, Manchester Metropolitan University • conversation
Oct. 29, 2020 ~6 min


Steak-umm brand tweets are well done and rare

New research explains the unlikely success of the Steak-umm Twitter account during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Oct. 1, 2020 ~6 min

‘Front of package’ food labels boost nutrition

The adoption of nutrition data on “front of package” product labels is associated with improved nutritional content in those foods, a new study shows.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Sept. 22, 2020 ~7 min

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