Self-employment may offer a refuge from racism

Black people who believe racism has a big impact on their lives are more likely to seek self-employment, according to new research.

Amy McCaig-Rice University • futurity
March 23, 2020 ~2 min

Top women at public med schools paid $80,000 less than men

Women who head departments at public medical schools may have broken the "glass ceiling" but still earn as much as $80,000 less than men.

Krista Conger-Stanford • futurity
March 11, 2020 ~3 min


These ostrich eggshell beads were social currency

People traded beads made from ostrich eggshells in vast exchange networks in Africa, researchers find. The practice was a way to maintain relationships.

U. Michigan • futurity
March 11, 2020 ~7 min

To feel happier, spend on experiences not stuff

Spending money on experiences rather than on objects could make you feel happier, researchers say.

UT Austin • futurity
March 10, 2020 ~3 min

Hard Brexit could bring big grocery bills

A hard Brexit could increase a four-person family's grocery bill £20.98 per week, and possibly up to as much as £50.98 per week, research shows.

Alice Scott-Warwick • futurity
March 9, 2020 ~2 min

Rich or poor? Your pee holds the answer

Metabolites in urine samples allowed researchers to discern whether people in Europe were wealthy or at risk of poverty. The key is diet.

Michael Skov Jensen-Copenhagen • futurity
March 9, 2020 ~4 min

To save $28M each year, fix this problem in operating rooms

Poor planning in hospital operating rooms may be costing millions of dollars each year, new research shows. Simple fixes can help cut extra costs.

Caroline Brooks-Michigan State • futurity
March 5, 2020 ~4 min

Rural kids fall behind in school because of bad internet

Rural kids with lack of internet access or slow connections have lower grades than kids with better access. The gap lasts, too.

Caroline Brooks-Michigan State • futurity
March 4, 2020 ~6 min


Tax incentives for business leave states worse off

Tax incentives for business are a bad idea, researchers say. They found that the incentives left states in worse shape than doing nothing.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Feb. 27, 2020 ~2 min

‘Attachment anxiety’ can affect your finances

A new study finds a connection between attachment anxiety and avoidance and finances, including how people see their partner's spending.

Alexis Blue-U. Arizona • futurity
Feb. 26, 2020 ~4 min

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