New Alzheimer’s drugs give patients more independent months

"What people want to know is how long they will be able to live independently, not something abstract like the percent change in decline."

Tamara Schneider-Washington University in St. Louis • futurity
Feb. 20, 2025 ~8 min

Why this ant’s sting is one of the most painful

A new study offers a glimpse into the evolutionary arms race between predators and prey and provides insights that may inform pain research.

George Vlahakis-Indiana • futurity
Feb. 20, 2025 ~8 min


Economist says tariffs will be bad for your wallet

A global economist’s shares her take on the new presidential administration’s planned tariffs: "American consumers will get hurt."

Brown University • futurity
Feb. 18, 2025 ~7 min

Swarms of small robots could get big stuff done

Swarms of small, inexpensive robots could one day be used in search and rescue, landmine clearing, and environmental monitoring.

Tufts University • futurity
Feb. 18, 2025 ~6 min

Whale poop may have been a key fertilizer for oceans

New research finds that whale excrement contains significant amounts of iron, a vital element that is often scarce in ocean ecosystems.

Hannah Hickey-U. Washington • futurity
Feb. 18, 2025 ~7 min

Daily omega-3 dose can slow down aging

A daily intake of one gram of omega-3s can slow down biological aging by up to four months, according to an analysis of clinical data.

U. Zurich • futurity
Feb. 18, 2025 ~6 min

New clues may shed light on food allergies

New research may ultimately clarify the root causes and mechanisms of food allergies and intestinal diseases.

Rockefeller University • futurity
Feb. 18, 2025 ~7 min

How optimism can keep you healthy during stressful times

New research digs into how optimism and pessimism affect well-being when facing stress, such as during the COVID pandemic.

Dan Bernardi - Syracuse U. • futurity
Feb. 17, 2025 ~5 min


Is it bad for your health to eat late at night?

Eating late at night is a common habit, but is it bad for your health? The answer isn’t a simple yes or no.

U. Rochester-URMC • futurity
Feb. 17, 2025 ~5 min

Plastic packaging may have less climate impact than alternatives

New research digs into the potential environmental impacts of replacing packaging like bags, films, and containers with alternatives.

Michigan State • futurity
Feb. 17, 2025 ~6 min

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