Hurricanes and other extreme weather disasters prompt some people to move and trap others in place

Extreme weather events prompt people to move, a trend that could accelerate in a warming climate. But the ability to migrate internally in the US depends largely on economic status.

Jack DeWaard, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Minnesota • conversation
May 26, 2020 ~8 min

Can snails save coffee from fungus? It’s a risky idea

Coffee rust is a huge problem, but an invasive snail seems to eat its spores off leaves. Scientists say it's a potential strategy, but isn't without risks.

Jim Erickson-Michigan • futurity
Jan. 23, 2020 ~6 min


Onions and garlic linked to lower cancer risk in Puerto Rico

A new study with women in Puerto Rico finds that those who ate more onions and garlic had a lower risk of breast cancer.

David Hill-Buffalo • futurity
Sept. 24, 2019 ~3 min

How to provide cancer care in a natural disaster scenario

A new paper explains how doctors cared for patients without electricity, clean water, or power in the wake of Hurricane Maria.

Julia Evangelou Strait-WUSTL • futurity
May 26, 2019 ~2 min

Did FEMA shortchange Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria?

FEMA sent nearly $100 million to areas hit by hurricanes Harvey and Irma, but Puerto Rico received only $6 million after Hurricane Maria.

Nardy Baeza Bickel-Michigan • futurity
Jan. 23, 2019 ~3 min

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