Some bacteria evolve with the seasons

"This study is a total game changer in our understanding of how microbial communities change over time."

Marc Airhart-Texas • futurity
Jan. 6, 2025 ~7 min

What are the benefits and drawbacks of Dry January?

An expert on substance use disorder and related risks shares thoughts on Dry January's upsides and downsides.

Tufts University • futurity
Jan. 6, 2025 ~6 min


AI is prone to ‘us vs. them’ bias

"As AI becomes more integrated into our daily lives, understanding and addressing these biases is crucial..."

James Devitt-NYU • futurity
Jan. 3, 2025 ~6 min

Nerve stimulation treats severe depression

Tamara Schneider-Washington University in St. Louis • futurity
Jan. 3, 2025 ~10 min

‘Mosquito shield’ cuts malaria infections by a third

"We are proud to see the impact of this work already translating into action in for millions of people at risk of malaria here."

Brett Beasley-Notre Dame • futurity
Jan. 3, 2025 ~6 min

How alcohol use disrupts the brain’s ability to adapt

New findings suggest possible strategies to address cognitive impairments linked to alcohol use disorder, researchers say.

Texas A&M University • futurity
Jan. 3, 2025 ~5 min

Could eradicated ‘murder hornets’ invade the US again?

An expert explains the recent news of the eradication of murder hornets in the US, including whether they could return.

Georgia Tech • futurity
Jan. 3, 2025 ~5 min

Electronic tattoo decodes brainwaves

New e-tattoos can serve as the sensors for electroencephalography (EEG), a medical test that measures the brain's electrical activity.

UT Austin • futurity
Jan. 3, 2025 ~6 min


Political science has a pessimism problem

A bias toward pessimism among US political scientists often leads to inaccurate predictions about threats to democracy, researchers report.

Edward Lempinen-UC Berkeley • futurity
Jan. 3, 2025 ~9 min

Check out the top 10 stories of 2024

To say goodbye to 2024, check out this countdown of the top 10 research news posts of the past year.

Camden Flath-Futurity • futurity
Jan. 2, 2025 ~6 min

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