Compassion helps people deal with broken promises at work

New research indicates that compassion makes employees more resilient when employers behave badly.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
May 28, 2025 ~7 min

How feeling powerful at work can haunt you at night

Researchers conducted two studies examining how psychological power affects employees both at work and after hours.

U. Florida • futurity
April 3, 2025 ~5 min


Listening to music alone comes with hidden benefits

"This work is another puzzle piece that shows how little things we do in our everyday lives help us to be as healthy and happy as possible."

Bert Gambini-Buffalo • futurity
March 17, 2025 ~5 min

Your friends likely agree when you’re ready for love

In a new study, friends significantly agreed on who was ready for committed relationships—and who wasn’t.

Michigan State • futurity
Feb. 11, 2025 ~3 min

Your friends affect the bacteria in your body

"What's so fascinating is that we're so interconnected. Those connections go beyond the social level to the microbial level."

Yale • futurity
Nov. 25, 2024 ~7 min

Gender and socializing shape gamers’ eating habits

New research on the daily lives of gamers shows that the desire to be social is a driving influence on their eating habits.

Kristian Bjørn-Hansen-U. Copenhagen • futurity
Nov. 18, 2024 ~8 min

Playing with your kid shapes how they interact with others

A new study suggests that interactions between caregivers and their children may serve as practice for new social situations for kids.

Savannah Peat - U. Georgia • futurity
Oct. 22, 2024 ~6 min

Masculinity concerns can keep men from forgiving coworkers

The more men are concerned about appearing masculine, the less likely they will forgive a coworker for a transgression, new research finds.

David Danelski - UC Riverside • futurity
Oct. 22, 2024 ~6 min


To stay in the loop, get out of your social bubble

New research suggests that having people in your life who expose you to other social circles helps you stay most informed.

Michigan State • futurity
Oct. 3, 2024 ~4 min

Expert: Only half of people with social anxiety seek treatment

A new book digs into how social anxiety can limit friendships and lead to loneliness and depression.

Iqbal Pittalwala - UC Riverside • futurity
Aug. 22, 2024 ~6 min

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