Heart drug dissolves breast cancer cell clusters in the blood

Digoxin, found in foxglove, reduces the number of cells in clusters of breast cancer cells circulating in the blood, research finds.

Peter Rüegg-ETH Zurich • futurity
Feb. 3, 2025 ~5 min

AI bots boost online engagement but hamper discussion

Bots increase user engagement, but at the cost of deeper human-to-human interactions, according to a new study.

Shannon Roddel - Notre Dame • futurity
Feb. 3, 2025 ~8 min


Alpha male baboon stress comes from a surprising source

New research reveals it's not the time they spend fighting with other males that raises alpha male baboons' stress levels.

Duke University • futurity
Feb. 3, 2025 ~7 min

What you should know about alcohol and cancer risk

"...this is not a 'might cause cancer.' This is 'it does cause cancer.' Therefore, many of us feel that we should be warning people."

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
Feb. 3, 2025 ~7 min

Ring lets users control smart devices via point and click

"We wanted to create something that's as simple and intuitive as clicking on an icon on your computer desktop."

Stefan Milne-U. Washington • futurity
Feb. 3, 2025 ~4 min

Mass deportation is likely bad for housing prices

Mass deportation of undocumented immigrants would have a negative effect on new homebuilding, leading to higher home prices, research finds.

Brian Maffly - U. Utah • futurity
Jan. 30, 2025 ~6 min

Tech transmits power through the body for wearable devices

"Power-over-Skin opens the door to making [wearable devices] invisible, allowing them to do their jobs without you noticing..."

Aaron Aupperlee-Carnegie Mellon • futurity
Jan. 30, 2025 ~5 min

Air pollution may make it harder to get pregnant

“Based on our study, and other studies, air pollution is certainly [a] concern for those who are seeking to reproduce and conceive."

Rob Spahr-Emory • futurity
Jan. 30, 2025 ~4 min


Virtual reality meditation can ease depression and anxiety

A new study suggests virtual reality meditation can improve symptoms related to depression and anxiety.

Texas A&M University • futurity
Jan. 30, 2025 ~5 min

Morning coffee drinkers have lower risk of dying of heart disease

"...it's not just whether you drink coffee or how much you drink, but the time of day when you drink coffee that's important."

Andrew Yawn-Tulane • futurity
Jan. 30, 2025 ~4 min

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