‘Forever chemicals’ affect developing male brains

New research finds that early life exposure to forever chemicals may increase anxiety-related behaviors and memory deficits in male mice.

U. Rochester-URMC • futurity
July 8, 2025 ~6 min

AI ‘detective’ sheds light on how people make decisions

"By using tiny neural networks... we've discovered decision-making strategies that scientists have overlooked for decades."

James Devitt-NYU • futurity
July 8, 2025 ~6 min


Face analysis tech could spot PTSD in kids

Diagnosing post-traumatic stress disorder in kids can be notoriously difficult. New technology could help change that.

Cassidy Delamarter - U. South Florida • futurity
July 8, 2025 ~6 min

Living building material sucks CO2 out of the air

A new 3D-printable building material could help reduce the carbon footprint of buildings and infrastructure in the future.

ETH Zurich • futurity
July 8, 2025 ~6 min

Why is the sun so good at evaporating water?

"It's well established that the sun is exceptionally good at causing water to evaporate.... However, it has not been clear exactly why."

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
July 8, 2025 ~5 min

Is 1 type of water healthier for you than others?

Is there a nutritional advantage to drinking alkaline water, electrolyte water, or other enhanced water? Experts fill you in.

Tufts University • futurity
July 8, 2025 ~7 min

What you should know about artificial food dye concerns

An expert digs into why companies use artificial food dyes, potential health concerns for kids, and whether there are alternatives.

Michigan State • futurity
July 8, 2025 ~5 min

Heart drug kills dangerous antibiotic resistant bacteria

A repurposed FDA-approved drug shows promise in killing antibiotic resistant bacteria, according to new research.

Emory University • futurity
July 8, 2025 ~4 min


Galápagos tomatoes are evolving in ‘reverse’

On some islands of the Galápagos archipelago, wild tomatoes are doing something peculiar. They're shedding millions of years of evolution.

Jules Bernstein - UC Riverside • futurity
July 1, 2025 ~7 min

Plants in hospital rooms may enhance recovery

"Hospital rooms are more than just places for treatment—they're environments that can either support or hinder healing."

Texas A&M University • futurity
July 1, 2025 ~6 min

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