What was working class life like in ancient Rome?

The authors of a new book dig into what has (and hasn't) changed for the working class since the time of ancient Rome.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Dec. 3, 2024 ~11 min

Protein discovery could pave way for new Parkinson’s drug

The protein PNA5 could possibly prevent cognitive decline in people who have Parkinson's disease and related disorders, researchers report.

U. Arizona • futurity
Nov. 26, 2024 ~7 min


Living near family affects your psychology in surprising ways

New research indicates living near your relatives can make you both heroic and harsh.

Jared Wadley-U. Michigan • futurity
Nov. 26, 2024 ~4 min

How to protect yourself while shopping online

Cybersecurity expert Prasad Calyam shares tips for staying safe as you shop online this holiday season.

Janese Heavin - U. Missouri • futurity
Nov. 26, 2024 ~4 min

Can you get sleep’s brain benefits without actually sleeping?

New research could potentially change our fundamental understanding of how sleep boosts brainpower.

Alexandra Becker - Rice U. • futurity
Nov. 25, 2024 ~7 min

Your friends affect the bacteria in your body

"What's so fascinating is that we're so interconnected. Those connections go beyond the social level to the microbial level."

Yale • futurity
Nov. 25, 2024 ~7 min

Clay cylinders upend the origin story of the alphabet

Archaeological findings suggest alphabetic writing may be some 500 years older than other discoveries.

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
Nov. 25, 2024 ~4 min

How to cook turkey without making people sick

How can you avoid foodborne illness this Thanksgiving? An expert has tips to help you cook your turkey safely.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Nov. 25, 2024 ~10 min


Dolphins are breathing in microplastics

"Finding microplastics in the exhaled breath of dolphins highlights how extensive environmental microplastic pollution is."

Lon Wagner-Virginia Tech • futurity
Nov. 25, 2024 ~6 min

Earlier diabetes diagnosis means higher dementia risk

"Our study suggests that there may be cognitive consequences to earlier onset type 2 diabetes..."

Rachel Harrison-NYU • futurity
Nov. 22, 2024 ~5 min

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