What you should know about the debate over flouride

Fluoride in drinking water has become a highly charged topic. An expert digs into the debate.

Daryl Lovell-Syracuse • futurity
May 28, 2025 ~6 min

Compassion helps people deal with broken promises at work

New research indicates that compassion makes employees more resilient when employers behave badly.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
May 28, 2025 ~7 min


E. coli use an ancient war trick to kill viruses

Scientists have discovered a new type of immune defense in E. coli bacteria that turns viral infection machinery against the virus itself.

U. Copenhagen • futurity
May 28, 2025 ~7 min

New painkiller could ditch dangerous opioid side effects

Opioid deaths are still high and chronic pain is widespread. Researchers hope a new class of non-addictive drugs can change things.

Duke University • futurity
May 27, 2025 ~5 min

Humans are one of the biggest threats to lions

New research digs into the reasons behind conflict between humans and lions. A variety of factors such as climate and culture may contribute.

Sydney Barrilleaux - U. Georgia • futurity
May 27, 2025 ~6 min

How horses run through a ‘genetic stop sign’

How did horses become some of the greatest athletes in the animal kingdom?Researchers may have found the answer.

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
May 27, 2025 ~6 min

Heart failure drug dosing could be simplified safely

"I think simplicity is the key when we talk about implementation of heart failure medications in clinical practice."

Duke University • futurity
May 27, 2025 ~4 min

Social media overuse tied to belief in fake news

"By identifying people who are more likely to believe fake news, we can help reduce its spread."

Michigan State • futurity
May 27, 2025 ~5 min


Emotional expressions affect how coworkers see helpful acts

"In the workplace, we often encourage helping behaviors, but not all help is perceived the same way."

Washington State • futurity
May 27, 2025 ~5 min

Golf ball dimples could make underwater vehicles more agile

"This smart dynamic skin technology could be a game-changer for unmanned aerial and underwater vehicles..."

U. Michigan • futurity
May 27, 2025 ~7 min

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