75% of Facebook news gets reposted without users reading it

New research suggests why misinformation can spread so rapidly—most shared stories circulate without verification of their underlying facts.

Gigi Marino-Florida • futurity
Jan. 23, 2025 ~5 min

How living electronics could heal bodies and minds

An expert digs into the frontier of bioelectronics, living machines that can heal, enhance, and maybe even transform what it means to be human.

U. Chicago • futurity
Jan. 23, 2025 ~2 min


Just a little inactivity may take a toll on brain health

New findings confirm that staying physically active isn't just good for your physical health, it also can preserve your brain health.

Brian Consiglio-U. Missouri • futurity
Jan. 23, 2025 ~4 min

The right communication can improve remote work

A new study shows effective leadership communication can boost the success of flexible work arrangements.

Sara Diedrich - U. Missouri • futurity
Jan. 22, 2025 ~5 min

New sensors could make cancer detection much better

"We think the accuracy and simplicity of our biosensors will lead to accessible, personalized, and effective treatments, ultimately saving lives."

Georgia Tech • futurity
Jan. 22, 2025 ~6 min

Multiple COVID infections may raise your risk of long COVID

"...with this cohort the evidence is clear that by having COVID numerous times, patients became more at-risk for developing long COVID."

Gregory Filiano-Stony Brook • futurity
Jan. 22, 2025 ~6 min

Vaccine for HIV kickstarts key immune cell shift

"A successful vaccine will need to induce lot of antibodies that target key regions of the virus, so these results are... a promising step."

Sarah Avery-Duke • futurity
Jan. 21, 2025 ~3 min

How to keep your circadian rhythms running smoothly

An expert digs into how our circadian system works, its far-reaching influence on health, and how to keep it running smoothly.

Katherine Fenz-Rockefeller • futurity
Jan. 21, 2025 ~6 min


Dogs help discover 2 new kinds of truffle

"This study shows that there are still undiscovered truffles right under our nose, so to speak..."

Kim Ward-Michigan State • futurity
Jan. 21, 2025 ~7 min

Emotional tears are about more than feelings

In a new paper, researchers examined an unexplored territory in the world of emotional tears.

Barbara Gutierrez - U. Miami • futurity
Jan. 21, 2025 ~6 min

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