Parents may pass malnutrition’s effects on for generations

A new study finds that the effects of malnutrition could be passed on for up to four generations.

Andrew Yawn-Tulane • futurity
Dec. 12, 2024 ~5 min

Test yourself: Most people can’t tell strong knots from weak ones

Researchers showed people pictures of knots and asked them to point to the strongest one. They couldn't. Can you?

Jill Rosen-Johns Hopkins • futurity
Dec. 12, 2024 ~5 min


Politics and economic fears shape holiday spending

A new survey offers insights into how consumer sentiment shapes holiday spending and broader economic trends.

U. Michigan • futurity
Dec. 12, 2024 ~3 min

Caregiver well-being declines over time

The longer people spend caring for loved ones, the more their well-being suffers, regardless of the caregiving context.

U. Zurich • futurity
Dec. 12, 2024 ~4 min

Wildfire smoke exposure boosts dementia risk

In a new study, higher long-term smoke exposure was associated with an increase in the odds that a person would be diagnosed with dementia.

U. Washington • futurity
Dec. 12, 2024 ~6 min

Manta ray robots break speedy swimming record

Researchers have taken inspiration from manta rays to create the fastest swimming robot yet.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Dec. 12, 2024 ~6 min

2 shots per year cut HIV infection risk by 96%

"Seeing these high levels of efficacy—at almost 100%—in an injectable that people only have to take every six months is incredible."

Emory University • futurity
Dec. 10, 2024 ~8 min

Tips for coping with anxiety this holiday season

Anxiety is the number one mental disorder in the US. Here, researchers share ways to mitigate it during the holiday season.

Barbara Gutierrez - U. Miami • futurity
Dec. 10, 2024 ~6 min


How guaranteed income affects low-income households

A new study investigates the impact of a guaranteed income program on low-income households in Compton, California.

Robert Polner-NYU • futurity
Dec. 10, 2024 ~6 min

Longer hockey careers boost CTE risk

"Ice hockey players with longer careers not only were more likely to have CTE, but they also had more severe disease."

Boston University • futurity
Dec. 10, 2024 ~6 min

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