Older adults keep their cool in hot weather

A study found that older adults became more uncomfortable in high heat sooner, but it didn't affect their moods as much as younger folks.

Sara Zaske-Washington State • futurity
Oct. 22, 2024 ~5 min

Masculinity concerns can keep men from forgiving coworkers

The more men are concerned about appearing masculine, the less likely they will forgive a coworker for a transgression, new research finds.

David Danelski - UC Riverside • futurity
Oct. 22, 2024 ~6 min


Quick exercise bursts enhance cognitive function

New research finds that bursts of exercise, like cycling or HIIT workouts, can improve memory, attention, and other cognitive functions.

Keith Hamm - UC Santa Barbara • futurity
Oct. 22, 2024 ~5 min

How to cope with election stress and anxiety

An expert breaks down how you can deal with stress about this year's presidential election.

U. Michigan • futurity
Oct. 22, 2024 ~4 min

How guilt and shame control environmental decisions

A new study contributes to a deeper understanding of how emotions of guilt and shame influence people's everyday environmental decisions.

U. Copenhagen • futurity
Oct. 21, 2024 ~6 min

American teens feel pressure in 6 areas of life

A new study flips the typical approach in research about youth and social media by first listening to teens about the pressures they face.

Nikki Livingston - Indiana U. • futurity
Oct. 21, 2024 ~7 min

Plastic junk sounds like tasty food to some whales

Animals like whales that hunt in the dark depths of the ocean using sonar may not be able to tell junk from squids, researchers find.

Karl Bates-Duke • futurity
Oct. 21, 2024 ~5 min

1 AirBnB tweak could help slow rising home prices

A tax change for AirBnB could help hold down rising housing costs, researchers report.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Oct. 21, 2024 ~6 min


Blood test diagnoses heart attacks in minutes, not hours

"We were able to invent a new technology that can quickly and accurately establish if someone is having a heart attack."

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
Oct. 21, 2024 ~5 min

More weight-loss drug access could save 40k lives yearly

"Expanding access to these medications is not just a matter of improving treatment options but also a crucial public health intervention."

Yale • futurity
Oct. 21, 2024 ~7 min

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