Mussels inspire sticky way to clean up plastic waste

Researchers have bioengineered mussel-inspired sticky microorganisms to help break down plastic waste.

Marcy DeLuna-Rice • futurity
Oct. 8, 2024 ~5 min

How does pregnancy change the brain?

The first-ever map of a human brain over the course of pregnancy sheds light on what sweeping hormonal shifts are doing to the brain.

Sonia Fernandez-UCSB • futurity
Oct. 8, 2024 ~7 min


Why are some people more prone to infection?

Why are some people more likely to face infection? An expert explains what influences immune response and how to boost your immunity.

Yale • futurity
Oct. 8, 2024 ~3 min

How spiders use weird web tricks to snare prey

Not all spiderwebs follow the iconic radial design you might picture. An expert breaks down the different strategies spiders use.

Texas A&M University • futurity
Oct. 7, 2024 ~6 min

Is a new schizophrenia drug really a game changer?

Experts dig into whether a new drug that reportedly lacks the side effects of other meds is the real deal for patients with schizophrenia.

Rich Barlow-Boston U. • futurity
Oct. 7, 2024 ~11 min

Can ‘nanoflowers’ recharge cells to fight aging?

"These findings offer a future where recharging our cells becomes possible, extending healthy lifespans..."

Texas A&M University • futurity
Oct. 7, 2024 ~5 min

Chip uses blood to diagnose lung cancer 10X faster

A new microchip captures exosomes—tiny packages released by cells—from blood plasma to identify signs of lung cancer.

Kate McAlpine-Michigan • futurity
Oct. 7, 2024 ~6 min

Apps like Uber and Lyft curb racial discrimination

"...this technology has mitigated the effects of driver discrimination on riders. But the bigger picture is more complicated."

Carnegie Mellon • futurity
Oct. 4, 2024 ~6 min


How to pick the right bottle of red wine

An expert shares some helpful tips for picking the right bottle of red wine for you and fills you in on some wine basics.

Texas A&M University • futurity
Oct. 4, 2024 ~6 min

Big thunderstorms create a surprising amount of radiation

"As it turns out, essentially all big thunderstorms generate gamma rays all day long in many different forms."

Duke University • futurity
Oct. 4, 2024 ~9 min

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