Team links concussions to suicidal thoughts in high school athletes

High school students who reported a concussion in the last year were more likely to have suicidal thoughts, plans, or attempts.

Laura Bailey-Michigan • futurity
Nov. 17, 2023 ~5 min

Brains have a remarkable ability to rewire themselves following injury − a concussion specialist explains the science behind rehabilitation and recovery

Concussions can teach researchers a great deal about how the brain recovers after injury and offer insights into how people can promote brain health throughout their lives.

Hilary A. Diefenbach, Speech Language Pathologist and Cognitive Rehabilitation Specialist, Marcus Institute for Brain Health; Instructor, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
Nov. 14, 2023 ~11 min


The best techniques for being a cricket fast bowler, according to science

Why the speed of fast bowling in cricket seems to have stalled.

Paul Felton, Senior Lecturer in Biomechanics in the School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
Nov. 1, 2023 ~8 min

Nostalgia works on social media, NFL posts show

Nostalgia is popular among NFL social media users, a study shows. The results could help up engagement for other brands, too.

Laura Bailey-Michigan • futurity
Oct. 30, 2023 ~5 min

The psychology of spot fixing – why athletes might gamble their careers

The characteristics that make an athlete successful can also lead to their downfall.

Lucy Sheppard-Marks, Lecturer Sport and Event Management, Bournemouth University • conversation
Sept. 12, 2023 ~7 min

Why are we so invested in our favorite sports teams?

How can you prevent your favorite team's loss from ruining your week? An expert weighs in on why we get so invested and how to cope.

U. Rochester-URMC • futurity
Sept. 6, 2023 ~4 min

Even young athletes are at risk for CTE

A new study suggests that it's not just older professional athletes who should be concerned about CTE.

Andrew Thurston-Boston U. • futurity
Aug. 29, 2023 ~11 min

How our female athletes feel forced to choose between a 'strong' or 'feminine' look

Imagine what female athletes could achieve if they were free from body pressure.

Alison Owen, Lecturer in Health Psychology, Staffordshire University • conversation
Aug. 29, 2023 ~6 min


There’s racial bias in lower-level NFL coach hiring and promoting

“These data analyses show where biases are hiding, and once we know that, we can think about interventions..."

Rachel Cramer-Iowa State • futurity
Aug. 21, 2023 ~6 min

Russians Can Qualify for Some Paris Olympic Events, Not Others

VOA Learning English • voa
July 26, 2023 ~6 min

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