Expert: Rising global temps are the ‘new baseline’

Cities around the world are becoming unbearably hot, putting workers, the young, and older adults at risk. Experts say it's a "new normal."

Robert C. Jones Jr. - U. Miami • futurity
Sept. 10, 2024 ~8 min

There’s a surprising link between body temp and animal diets

"What we found was that body temperature is somewhat of a requirement to evolve an herbivorous diet."

Niranjana Rajalakshmi-U. Arizona • futurity
Sept. 10, 2024 ~6 min


1 antibody protects against all COVID variants

The discovery of a new antibody "will help us better protect the population against current and future COVID variants."

Nat Levy-UT Austin • futurity
Sept. 10, 2024 ~5 min

Infrastructure can worsen extreme flooding

A massive 2014 flooding event in southeast Michigan showed why systems thinking beats local thinking in flood protection, researchers say.

Jim Lynch-Michigan • futurity
Sept. 10, 2024 ~6 min

Discovery points to potential new breast cancer therapy target

New research identifies a potential new immune system target to head off the spread of breast cancer cells.

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
Sept. 9, 2024 ~7 min

Do presidential debates matter?

How much do presidential debates matter? An expert digs into the effect of debates and what's different about this election's matchups.

Michigan State • futurity
Sept. 9, 2024 ~10 min

Sensors and AI could help keep car batteries from exploding

"We need to move to green energy, but there are safety concerns associated with lithium-ion batteries." New research could help change that.

U. Arizona • futurity
Sept. 9, 2024 ~5 min

Natural supplement can benefit sleep and gut bacteria

Researchers have discovered dual benefits of a naturally occurring supplement on sleep and gut health.

National University of Singapore • futurity
Sept. 9, 2024 ~6 min


Experts warn of rise in kids having sugary drinks

A new study estimates at least 10% of youth around the world consume more than 7 servings of sugary drinks weekly.

Tufts University • futurity
Sept. 6, 2024 ~6 min

Why are more women choosing not to have kids?

Why are more women saying no to having kids? A new book examines the complicated history of motherhood and choosing to be childfree.

U. Chicago • futurity
Sept. 6, 2024 ~3 min

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