Deleting period apps doesn’t clinch post-Roe privacy

Deleting your period tracking app isn't enough to guarantee digital privacy around abortion access, says expert Anton Dahbura.

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
July 15, 2022 ~8 min

Edible QR code reveals if whiskey is fake

An edible QR code could one day offer a way to spot fake whiskey and could even be a step toward dealing with counterfeit medications.

Matthew Oates-Purdue • futurity
June 6, 2022 ~6 min


Data from friends and strangers show where you are

Even if you have data tracking turned off, data from friends and even strangers can predict with surprising accuracy where you are and where you're going.

Lindsey Valich-Rochester • futurity
April 12, 2022 ~5 min

SleepLoop subconsciously enhances deep sleep

SleepLoop, a wearable device that plays specific sounds, is an effective way to enhance deep sleep. But it doesn't work the same for everyone.

Peter Rüegg-ETH Zurich • futurity
April 8, 2022 ~6 min

Too much screen time is really bad for teen well-being

Whether it's watching TV, scrolling on social media, or playing a computer game, more than two hours of screen time negatively affects teen well-being.

Kirsten OLeary-Queensland • futurity
March 30, 2022 ~4 min

Tiny watermarks could prove if medication is real or not

Counterfeit drugs are a growing problem in the US. New watermarks could make checking whether your medication is fake as easy as snapping a smartphone pic.

Matthew Oates-Purdue • futurity
March 15, 2022 ~6 min

Sticking to screen time rules is tougher with multiple kids

Parents with multiple kids have a harder time enforcing screen time guidelines, especially if they're different ages, research from Australia finds.

U. Queensland • futurity
Feb. 15, 2022 ~4 min

Phone vibration tool detects how well blood will clot

A medical test uses smartphone vibrations and a single drop of blood to detect how well blood will clot. "Almost everyone who has a phone can use this."

Sarah McQuate-Washington • futurity
Feb. 15, 2022 ~8 min


Phone vibration tool detects how well blood will clot

A medical test uses smartphone vibrations and a single drop of blood to detect how well blood will clot. "Almost everyone who has a phone can use this."

Sarah McQuate-Washington • futurity
Feb. 15, 2022 ~8 min

Assistant app may improve memory for people with dementia

Personal assistant apps similar to Siri can boost memory in older adults with dementia by sending reminders about medications and appointments.

Brian Consiglio-Missouri • futurity
Feb. 7, 2022 ~4 min

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