Parkinson’s disease may start in the gut

"The idea that Parkinson's disease can start in the gut is a bit weird.... But our research is charting a map for how this is possible."

Lucas Van Wyk Joel-UC Irvine • futurity
Oct. 25, 2024 ~5 min

Democrats and Republicans agree on censoring hate speech

Democrats and Republicans generally agree on what to censor when it comes to the target, source and severity of hate speech, research finds.

Tracy DeStazio - Notre Dame • futurity
Oct. 25, 2024 ~8 min


New method paves way for electronics that bend and twist

"This brings us closer to exciting possibilities like advanced soft robotics, wearable devices, and electronics that can stretch, bend, and twist..."

Alex Parrish-Virginia Tech • futurity
Oct. 25, 2024 ~7 min

Humans’ love for carbs may date back to before farming

Why do we love carbs? The origins may predate agriculture and even go back to before our split from Neanderthals.

U. Buffalo • futurity
Oct. 25, 2024 ~7 min

Body clock insight may offer a new way to end jet lag

Recent findings could pave the way for new approaches to treating disorders related to our body clock, researchers report.

Duke-NUS • futurity
Oct. 23, 2024 ~6 min

How witches went from Salem to mainstream

An expert from the Salem Witch Museum explains our changing ideas about witches and witchcraft as well as the history of witch trials.

Heather Stephenson-Tufts • futurity
Oct. 23, 2024 ~12 min

Brain difference tied to autism found in living people for 1st time

"As simple as our findings sound, this is something that has eluded our field for the past 80 years."

Yale • futurity
Oct. 23, 2024 ~9 min

Higher quality ‘good cholesterol’ particles tied to better memory

A new study might explain why higher levels of "good cholesterol" have been shown to correlate with heightened risk for Alzheimer's disease.

U. Pittsburgh • futurity
Oct. 23, 2024 ~4 min


Does life exist in pools below Mars’ surface?

Life could exist on Mars in shallow meltwater pools below the red planet's icy surface, new research suggests.

U. Washington • futurity
Oct. 23, 2024 ~5 min

Playing with your kid shapes how they interact with others

A new study suggests that interactions between caregivers and their children may serve as practice for new social situations for kids.

Savannah Peat - U. Georgia • futurity
Oct. 22, 2024 ~6 min

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