Can a sleeping pill protect against Alzheimer’s damage?

A common sleep aid restores healthier sleep patterns and protects mice from the brain damage seen in neurodegenerative disorders.

Julia Evangelou Strait-WUSTL • futurity
June 11, 2025 ~8 min

Will you be able to get a COVID shot this fall?

An expert digs into what to make of the recent COVID vaccine guidance changes—and whether you will be eligible for a shot this fall.

Boston University • futurity
June 10, 2025 ~12 min


Listen: Everything you should know about fireflies

From voracious venomous larvae to gently glowing grownups, an expert walks you through the unique characteristics of a favorite summer bug.

NC State • futurity
June 10, 2025 ~2 min

Your teens’ sleep habits may affect how their brains work

"How adolescents sleep influences how their brains function, and that influences their mental health outcomes."

Leigh Hataway U. Georgia • futurity
June 10, 2025 ~5 min

Listen: How dementia changes how people act

In a new podcast episode, a neurologist digs into the "social brain" and how dementia affects how we act.

U. Chicago • futurity
May 29, 2025 ~2 min

Why do we yawn?

An expert provides some insights on why we yawn and whether it is contagious.

Barbara Gutierrez - U. Miami • futurity
May 28, 2025 ~5 min

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

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


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

Exercise can protect aging brains against dementia

"Exercise is cheap, accessible, and has no side effects. It should be considered a first-line measure to preserve brain health."

Norwegian University of Science and Technology • futurity
May 15, 2025 ~5 min

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