How to keep love alive in the midst of a pandemic

An expert in romantic relationships talks about the ways couples can keep relationships healthy in the time of COVID-19.

Liz Mineo • harvard
May 21, 2020 • ~6 min

Increasing screen time during COVID-19 could be harmful to kids' eyesight

With online learning and social distancing, kids are spending more time staring at screens and less time outdoors. That can put them at higher risk of myopia and serious eye problems in the future.

Olivia Killeen, Resident Physician in Ophthalmology, University of Michigan • conversation
May 21, 2020 • ~8 min

Rewilding: lessons from the medieval Baltic crusades

The Baltic crusades had a long term impact on the local environment – 700 years later, the details of this are clear.

Rowena Banerjea, Postdoctoral Research Assistant, University of Reading • conversation
May 11, 2020 • ~8 min

Early evening is the prime time for malaria infection

Mosquitoes are more likely to infect people with malaria in the early evening than in the middle of the night or the early morning, researchers find.

Sara LaJeunesse-Penn State • futurity
May 4, 2020 • ~6 min

Wait times remain stubbornly long in hospital emergency rooms

In a well-functioning health care system, the emergency room would be able to meet the needs of all of its patients in a timely manner.

Alex Woodruff, Policy Analyst, Boston University • conversation
April 29, 2020 • ~8 min

In a photo of a black hole, a possible key to mysteries

So little is known about black holes and the image hints at a path to a higher-resolution image and more and better data.

Caitlin McDermott-Murphy • harvard
April 17, 2020 • ~8 min

Intermittent fasting works best at night to burn fat

When does intermittent fasting work best? Contrary to recent findings, new research says skipping breakfast is worse than skipping a pre-bedtime snack.

Vanderbilt U. • futurity
April 7, 2020 • ~3 min

Coronavirus: social distancing may be a rare chance to get our sleep patterns closer to what nature intended

The time at home from the coronavirus crisis could be an opportunity to let our natural sleep rhythms take over.

Zlatan Krizan, Professor of Psychology, Iowa State University • conversation
March 30, 2020 • ~5 min

Screen time that supports new parents and young kids can enhance family health

Mobile health apps, teleconferencing with experts and thoughtfully designed educational platforms can all help families during the chaotic and confusing early years.

Ashwini Lakshmanan, Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, University of Southern California • conversation
March 27, 2020 • ~8 min

Doctor ratings take a nosedive when patients have to wait

Doctor ratings go down after long delays in the waiting room. "Waiting to see the doctor is not like waiting in line for a fun ride at Disney World."

Sarah Avery-Duke • futurity
Feb. 25, 2020 • ~2 min

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