Lower nurse-to-patient ratio saves lives

Changes to nurse staffing can save lives, shorten hospital stays, prevent burnout, and improve job satisfaction, research finds.

Michele Berger-Penn • futurity
May 20, 2021 ~5 min

Car crashes are 3X more likely with ‘shift work sleep disorder’

Shift work sleep disorder, a condition that affects people who work nontraditional hours, can increase the risk of a traffic crash by nearly 300%.

Eric Stann-Missouri • futurity
May 18, 2021 ~6 min


Gender stereotypes creep into performance reviews

Performance reviews, especially ones with vague criteria, are an opportunity for managers to project their gender stereotypes onto employees.

Stanford • futurity
May 13, 2021 ~10 min

Gender stereotypes creep into performance reviews

Performance reviews, especially ones with vague criteria, are an opportunity for managers to project their gender stereotypes onto employees.

Stanford • futurity
May 13, 2021 ~10 min

Volunteer firefighters have high levels of ‘forever chemicals’

Volunteer firefighters have higher levels of heart disease-linked "forever chemicals." The levels rise with years of service, too, a new study shows.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
May 3, 2021 ~5 min

Why ‘Zoom fatigue’ is worse for women

New findings may clarify why women are suffering more from Zoom fatigue, or feeling worn out from lots of online video calls.

Melissa De Witte-Stanford • futurity
April 19, 2021 ~7 min

Why ‘Zoom fatigue’ is worse for women

New findings may clarify why women are suffering more from Zoom fatigue, or feeling worn out from lots of online video calls.

Melissa De Witte-Stanford • futurity
April 19, 2021 ~7 min

Faculty aid students with mental health but lack training

The vast majority of higher ed faculty report responding to student mental concerns, but say they need training and resources.

Jillian McKoy • futurity
April 16, 2021 ~6 min


What will life look like after most people get the vaccine?

Experts break down what life will look like in the "new normal" after most people have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine in this video.

U. Chicago • futurity
April 12, 2021 ~7 min

Late night snacks cost you the next day at work

Eating unhealthy food at night can take a toll on your performance at work the next day, researchers report.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
April 7, 2021 ~6 min

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