Number of Americans who never want kids doubled in 20 years

A new study finds the number of nonparents who never want children is growing in the United States.

Michigan State • futurity
April 17, 2025 ~4 min

Popular diabetes drugs may protect against Alzheimer’s

"It's exciting that these diabetes medications may offer additional benefits, such as protecting brain health."

U. Florida • futurity
April 17, 2025 ~4 min


Can your DNA predict your income, education, and love life?

On this episode of the Big Brains podcast, a sociologist examines how genetic science could forecast your income, education, and love life.

U. Chicago • futurity
April 17, 2025 ~2 min

Team discovers fruit fly larvae have a sixth sense

Sharks, bees, and even the platypus share an ability to detect electric fields. Now, researchers have added fruit flies to the list.

Harrison Tasoff-UC Santa Barbara • futurity
April 15, 2025 ~12 min

DNA repair insights could pave way for new cancer therapies

New research not only offers important insights into DNA repair but also provides new possibilities for cancer therapy.

ETH Zurich • futurity
April 15, 2025 ~6 min

The right city park design can support both people and wildlife

"As cities continue to expand, we need to ensure our greenspaces are working harder for both people and biodiversity."

U. Florida • futurity
April 15, 2025 ~8 min

Natural compound from fruits may slow ALS and dementia

"It's exciting to discover a naturally occurring compound that may help people suffering from ALS or dementia."

Sara Diedrich - U. Missouri • futurity
April 15, 2025 ~5 min

Negative reactions to hypocrisy serve a bigger purpose

Researchers have created a model of hypocrisy that helps distinguish genuine criticism from grandstanding opposition.

Bert Gambini-Buffalo • futurity
April 15, 2025 ~5 min


‘Factory’ implant shows promise for fighting several cancers

"This research represents an important step forward in the quest to provide more effective treatments for patients battling metastatic cancers."

Silvia Cernea Clark-Rice • futurity
April 15, 2025 ~5 min

Maltreatment in childhood tied to opioid use later in life

Child maltreatment is tied to later opioid use and misuse in adulthood, according to a new study.

Laura Deupree - Georgia State U. • futurity
April 15, 2025 ~3 min

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