Why scientists are interested in shaking presents

Researchers studying "pragmatic actions" have some timely findings about what we learn when people shake their presents.

Jill Rosen-Johns Hopkins • futurity
Dec. 11, 2023 ~5 min

5 ways to protect your emotional health over the holidays

Family dynamics don't take a break during the holidays. Here's how to have an emotionally healthy gatherings with family.

Michigan State • futurity
Nov. 29, 2023 ~9 min


Thanksgiving food reveals a lot about the country

Thanksgiving dinner has changed a lot since the original feast and continues to evolve to reflect the diversity of the US today.

Jenny Kincaid Boone-Virginia Tech • futurity
Nov. 21, 2023 ~9 min

Instead of big gifts, do this for your sweetie

The strongest relationships are built on efforts couples make every day, not grand gestures for Valentine's Day, says Kale Monk.

Pate McCuien-U. Missouri • futurity
Feb. 13, 2023 ~8 min

5 ways kids’ Valentine’s Day cards embrace gender stereotypes

Over 30 years ago, research showed how children's valentines perpetuate binary gender stereotypes. Decades later, not much has changed.

Jade McClain-NYU • futurity
Feb. 10, 2023 ~8 min

How to approach love and loneliness this Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day can be a pleasant or painful reminder of the relationships in your life. An expert has advice on how to approach the day.

Daryl Lovell-Syracuse • futurity
Jan. 31, 2023 ~5 min

1 thing can help holiday parties boost well-being

Celebrations with a focus on accomplishments can increase perceived social support, new research finds.

Teresa Mackin-Indiana • futurity
Dec. 22, 2022 ~5 min

Umami gives plant-based menu a Christmas taste

Your Christmas dinner can be plant-based and full of hearty umami flavor, says food scientist Charlotte Vinther Schmidt.

Maria Hornbek-Copenhagen • futurity
Dec. 22, 2022 ~6 min


Feeling stressed? Try a little holiday ‘self-gifting’

Feeling overcome with holiday stress is the best time for "self-gifting," researchers say.

Teresa Mackin-Indiana • futurity
Dec. 21, 2022 ~4 min

Our top research picks to improve your holidays

Check out some of the most interesting and useful holiday stories from years past, including food safety tips and some Yuletide history.

Camden Flath-Futurity • futurity
Dec. 21, 2022 ~5 min

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