New type of skeletal tissue has big potential

A newly discovered type of skeletal tissue called "lipocartilage" could help advance regenerative medicine and tissue engineering.

UC Irvine • futurity
Jan. 17, 2025 ~6 min

Polygamy isn’t a great mating strategy for birds

In one of the most comprehensive studies of its kind, researchers analyze how different bird mating practices shape evolution and survival.

Alexandra Becker - Rice U. • futurity
Jan. 17, 2025 ~6 min


Over-the-counter meds beat opioids after wisdom tooth removal

"By opting for non-opioid medications, patients can achieve better pain relief and reduce the risk of opioid-related side effects..."

Karen Black-Rochester • futurity
Jan. 14, 2025 ~4 min

What ‘Abbott Elementary’ gets right about teaching and learning

Natalia Ortiz says there's a lot that Quinta Brunson's hit show "Abbott Elementary" gets right about teaching and learning.

James Devitt-NYU • futurity
Jan. 14, 2025 ~2 min

Chornobyl dogs aren’t different because of mutation

"Studying companion animals like these dogs offers a window into the kinds of adverse health risks that people may face."

Tracey Peake-NC State • futurity
Jan. 14, 2025 ~7 min

Sustainable wall coverings cut humidity indoors

Researchers have developed a new building component that can be used to dehumidify busy rooms.

ETH Zurich • futurity
Jan. 13, 2025 ~7 min

AI could help stop train wrecks

A new way to use artificial intelligence and guided ultrasonic waves for detecting faults in switch rails could help prevent train accidents.

Gregory Filiano-Stony Brook • futurity
Jan. 13, 2025 ~4 min

Social media users are more likely to buy crypto

A new study finds that that about half of social media users surveyed have invested in cryptocurrencies.

Camden Flath-Futurity • futurity
Jan. 13, 2025 ~6 min


Kidney disease hampers immune response to the flu

A new study reveals that kidney disease compromises the survival of infection-fighting cells and reduces the immune response to the flu.

Gregory Filiano-Stony Brook • futurity
Jan. 10, 2025 ~6 min

Magnetic fields boost chemo for breast cancer

A new magnetic-assisted approach addresses one of the biggest challenges of chemotherapy, namely its toxic effects on healthy tissues.

National University of Singapore • futurity
Jan. 9, 2025 ~7 min

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