Looks can sway which med students get residency offers

New research shows distinct appearance bias among reviewers for radiology residencies.

Sarah Avery-Duke • futurity
June 4, 2019 ~4 min

These ‘shocks’ contribute to executive turnover

Executive turnover in the wake of disruption depends on a few key factors, research finds.

Austin Fitzgerald-Missouri • futurity
June 3, 2019 ~3 min


Moms with multiple jobs have higher depression risk

Moms who have multiple jobs are at a higher risk of depression, a new study finds.

Mandira Banerjee-Michigan • futurity
May 22, 2019 ~3 min

Doctor DNA ages 6X faster during 1st residency year

In their first year of residency, new doctors' DNA ages 6 times faster than normal, researchers find.

Kara Gavin-U. Michigan • futurity
May 16, 2019 ~8 min

How passion for your job can backfire

When people show passion for their work, others may feel better about exploiting them, research shows.

Duke University • futurity
May 14, 2019 ~5 min

To see climate’s uneven cost, look to Maine clammers

"The problem is that the people that are most dependent on fisheries are the ones that don't believe [that climate change is happening]."

Duke University • futurity
May 8, 2019 ~3 min

Will the Uber and Lyft strike raise wages?

Public policy expert Joyce Beebe is skeptical that the May 8 Uber and Lyft strike will raise drivers' wages. Here's why.

David Ruth-Rice • futurity
May 2, 2019 ~3 min

To tackle complex problems, escape your coworkers

Slack and in-person teamwork are great, but you should probably close your office door once in awhile, too.

Rich Barlow-Boston U. • futurity
April 29, 2019 ~2 min


Opioid epidemic may have cost US $37B in tax revenue

Beyond the health costs of the opioid epidemic, new research looks at the money lost when poeple can't work.

Katie Bohn-Penn State • futurity
April 17, 2019 ~4 min

‘Service with a smile’ makes people booze after work

"Smiling as part of your job sounds like a really positive thing, but doing it all day can be draining..."

Katie Bohn-Penn State • futurity
April 12, 2019 ~5 min

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