The atmosphere affects ocean weather in surprising ways

"It's actually more interesting than what people had previously thought."

Luke Auburn-Rochester • futurity
Feb. 6, 2025 ~4 min

Bilingualism may have real benefits for kids with autism

New research indicates that multilingual children may have enhanced executive function and perspective taking skills.

Janette Neuwahl Tannen-U. Miami • futurity
Feb. 6, 2025 ~6 min


Teens spend a big chunk of school days on their smartphones

New research digs into how much of the school day teens are on their smartphones.

Gregory Filiano-Stony Brook • futurity
Feb. 6, 2025 ~4 min

Which Super Bowl snacks will cost you more this year?

An expert has some winning advice to help you craft the ultimate game day spread without breaking the bank.

Sara Diedrich - U. Missouri • futurity
Feb. 6, 2025 ~6 min

2 key brain signals could point to custom depression treatment

"We're moving toward a future where mental health care is as unique as each person's mind."

Whitney Slightham - Virginia Tech • futurity
Feb. 5, 2025 ~7 min

Hairstylists face high levels of harmful airborne chemicals

"Manufacturers of hair care products need to focus on developing safer options that don't put hairstylists or consumers in harm's way."

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
Feb. 5, 2025 ~5 min

1 gene variant may put you at higher risk of COVID

A new discovery offers a deeper understanding of how genetic factors influence susceptibility to COVID-19 infection.

Iqbal Pittalwala - UC Riverside • futurity
Feb. 5, 2025 ~5 min

How gold reserves could help pay for climate disaster recovery

A new study finds that selling just 4% of the IMF's gold reserves could provide debt relief for 86 low-income and climate-vulnerable nations.

Jessica Colarossi-Boston University • futurity
Feb. 5, 2025 ~9 min


Listen: How ads and politicians weaponize fear

We’re bombarded with messaging trying to hijack our quick fear responses, says political scientist Marika Landau-Wells.

UC Berkeley • futurity
Feb. 5, 2025 ~3 min

Economic inequality is bad for democracy

A new study digs into one of the possible driving forces behind the erosion of democratic norms and institutions: economic inequality.

U. Chicago • futurity
Feb. 5, 2025 ~6 min

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