Fungus is spreading to blueberries around the globe

A new study pinpoints the worldwide spread of a fungus that taints blueberry plants with powdery mildew.

Mick Kulikowski-NC State • futurity
Jan. 21, 2025 ~6 min

Brain chemicals get busy when you process the emotion of words

A new study represents a first-of-its-kind exploration of how neurotransmitters process the emotional content of language.

John Pastor - Virginia Tech • futurity
Jan. 21, 2025 ~7 min


Study challenges ideas about brain health risks for older adults

New research suggests that the relationship among blood pressure, vascular health, and brain aging is more complex than previously thought.

UC Irvine • futurity
Jan. 21, 2025 ~5 min

Organic solar cells could be best for space missions

Solar cells made with organic materials could be better than conventional silicon and gallium arsenide for generating power in space.

U. Michigan • futurity
Jan. 17, 2025 ~5 min

Dialysis works really well for wastewater treatment

"It's an exciting discovery with the potential to redefine how we handle some of our most intractable wastewater challenges."

Alexandra Becker - Rice U. • futurity
Jan. 17, 2025 ~7 min

These frogs seem to ‘walk on water,’ but there’s more to it

Cricket frogs are one of the smallest frogs in North America. New research digs into the fascinating way they move across water.

Alex Parrish-Virginia Tech • futurity
Jan. 17, 2025 ~8 min

New type of skeletal tissue has big potential

A newly discovered type of skeletal tissue called "lipocartilage" could help advance regenerative medicine and tissue engineering.

UC Irvine • futurity
Jan. 17, 2025 ~6 min

Polygamy isn’t a great mating strategy for birds

In one of the most comprehensive studies of its kind, researchers analyze how different bird mating practices shape evolution and survival.

Alexandra Becker - Rice U. • futurity
Jan. 17, 2025 ~6 min


Over-the-counter meds beat opioids after wisdom tooth removal

"By opting for non-opioid medications, patients can achieve better pain relief and reduce the risk of opioid-related side effects..."

Karen Black-Rochester • futurity
Jan. 14, 2025 ~4 min

What ‘Abbott Elementary’ gets right about teaching and learning

Natalia Ortiz says there's a lot that Quinta Brunson's hit show "Abbott Elementary" gets right about teaching and learning.

James Devitt-NYU • futurity
Jan. 14, 2025 ~2 min

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