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

Seeing trauma triggers changes in the brain

"Our research suggests that indirect trauma and direct trauma create different biological responses..."

Marya Barlow-Virginia Tech • futurity
March 18, 2025 ~5 min

New tech could speed drug development and use fewer mice

New work should not only speed up the research and development pipeline for new drugs, but also hugely cut the number of lab animals needed.

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


Sharks are under serious threat, but these bans may help

New research highlights the importance of monitoring shark populations and combining different strategies for managing their numbers.

Harrison Tasoff-UC Santa Barbara • futurity
March 18, 2025 ~7 min

There’s a growing heart health divide in the US

The top 20% of high-income, college-educated Americans have far lower rates of cardiovascular disease than the rest of the population.

Washington U. in St. Louis • futurity
March 17, 2025 ~6 min

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