New tech helps turn seawater into drinking water

New water purification technology helps turn seawater into drinking water without tons of chemicals, researchers report.

U. Michigan • futurity
Jan. 28, 2025 ~6 min

When did human ancestors begin to eat meat?

A new study identifies human ancestor Australopithecus as a plant eater, narrowing when regular meat consumption increased and brains grew.

Gregory Filiano-Stony Brook • futurity
Jan. 28, 2025 ~6 min


Why fluoride fears are mostly overblown

An expert explains the backstory and newest science on fluoride, including why the dose matters.

Rachel Harrison-NYU • futurity
Jan. 23, 2025 ~10 min

When the sky went dark, ancient Europeans sacrificed ‘sun stones’

Ritual sacrifices of "sun stones" coincided with a large volcanic eruption that made the sun disappear throughout Northern Europe, research finds.

U. Copenhagen • futurity
Jan. 23, 2025 ~8 min

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

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