How snakes use patterns of invisible colors

New research categorizes how snakes use patterns of UV color and tested for factors that promote the evolution of UV color in snakes.

Morgan Sherburne-Michigan • futurity
March 25, 2025 ~8 min

Can neighborhood tree layout benefit your health?

Aggregated, connected tree clusters seem to provide greater health benefits than fragmented green spaces at the neighborhood level.

ETH Zurich • futurity
March 25, 2025 ~7 min


Chili during pregnancy may lower gestational diabetes risk

Could eating chili during pregnancy help lower the risk of gestational diabetes? A new study says it’s possible.

U. Buffalo • futurity
March 25, 2025 ~6 min

How early-life stress can ‘reprogram’ the brain

A new study examines the mechanisms behind the long-term consequences of childhood stress.

UC Irvine • futurity
March 20, 2025 ~7 min

Bacteria technique can boost plant growth

"The technique we demonstrate here essentially stabilizes these bacteria, making it possible to develop customized probiotics for plants."

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
March 20, 2025 ~7 min

What’s behind the billon-dollar business of March Madness?

Sports management expert Michelle Brimecombe takes a deep dive into the massive business engine behind the NCAA’s biggest tournament.

Eric Stann-Missouri • futurity
March 20, 2025 ~7 min

Cheese made with peas tastes like the real thing

A version of a popular cooking cheese made with 25% pea protein is a step towards more sustainable dairy products with nutritional benefits.

U. Copenhagen • futurity
March 20, 2025 ~6 min

Some cats may be good therapy animals

"There's this perception that cats just aren't suitable for this kind of work, but our study shows that some cats may thrive in these settings."

Washington State • futurity
March 20, 2025 ~5 min


Listen: How small actions can help you raise successful kids

In a new podcast episode, developmental psychologist Ariel Kalil digs into the surprising science behind raising successful kids.

U. Chicago • futurity
March 20, 2025 ~2 min

62-million-year-old skeleton sheds light on mysterious mammal

A new study of an ancient skeleton has answered many questions about an enigmatic critter called Mixodectes pungens.

Mike Cummings-Yale • futurity
March 18, 2025 ~6 min

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