Online sex experiences may predict teen girls’ assault risk

A new study says 4 types of online sexual experience can predict sexual assault. But, say the researchers, don't ban your child's phone.

Caroline Brooks-Michigan State • futurity
April 9, 2019 ~6 min

Female race car drivers react just as quickly as men

"The misperception was that they would potentially fatigue faster and become a safety risk to other drivers.... I'm here to say that's just not true."

Sarina Gleason-Michigan State • futurity
April 5, 2019 ~3 min


Women tend to get diagnoses later than men

Research finds that women receive diagnoses later than men in connection with 770 types of diseases, and by an average of four years.

Cecilie Krabbe-Copenhagen • futurity
March 11, 2019 ~4 min

Men and women’s wrist bones move differently

Scientists have debated sex differences in wrist bones, but new research may tip the scales.

Andy Fell-UC Davis • futurity
Feb. 18, 2019 ~3 min

Falling in love boosts women’s immune genes

Women who are newly in love may have more active genes related to anti-viral defenses, researchers report.

Roger Dunaway-Tulane • futurity
Feb. 14, 2019 ~5 min

Women have ‘younger’ brains than men

The age difference in men and women's brains may be one reason why women tend to stay mentally sharp longer than men.

Tamara Bhandari-Washington University • futurity
Feb. 5, 2019 ~4 min

6 weeks? Moms get bad advice about sex after birth

When it comes to resuming sex after childbirth, "there is not one strict recommendation or guideline that applies to everyone."

Joseph Paul-Purdue • futurity
Feb. 4, 2019 ~4 min

Men and women remember pain differently

Our memories of past pain may shape how much we fear more of it—especially for men.

Katherine Gombay-McGill • futurity
Jan. 10, 2019 ~6 min


Sexual desire can spark a real connection

"Sex may set the stage for deepening the emotional connection between strangers."

Sandra Knispel-U. Rochester • futurity
Jan. 9, 2019 ~6 min

Men and women need different glioblastoma treatments

New research identifies sex differences in deadly glioblastoma brain tumors. Tailoring treatment to men and women may improve survival.

Kristina Sauerwein-Washington University • futurity
Jan. 4, 2019 ~8 min

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