Nosy coworkers can spike your stress levels

Do you have a nosy coworker? New research finds snooping colleagues send stress levels rising.

Boston University • futurity
today ~9 min

Could the United States split up?

In a new book, political economist Benjamin Cohen considers the forces driving nations—including the United States—toward fragmentation.

Debra Herrick-UC Santa Barbara • futurity
today ~7 min


How to keep your kids from losing knowledge over the summer

Beware of the "summer slide." A childhood education expert offers tips on how to ensure your child is ready for the school year.

Barbara Gutierrez - U. Miami • futurity
June 23, 2025 ~5 min

Some bosses thrive on abusing employees

"I think we assumed that if managers engage in these behaviors, they'd feel bad.... But that's not the case."

J. Merritt Melancon - U. Georgia • futurity
June 17, 2025 ~6 min

How do edited social media photos of yourself affect you?

"Not all filters are bad. But we need to be aware of how they affect our self-image..."

Eric Stann-Missouri • futurity
June 16, 2025 ~4 min

Kids spend a lot of time with grandparents in front of a screen

Nearly half of the time American children spend with their grandparents involves interacting with or watching media on a screen.

U. Arizona • futurity
May 29, 2025 ~8 min

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

Social media overuse tied to belief in fake news

"By identifying people who are more likely to believe fake news, we can help reduce its spread."

Michigan State • futurity
May 27, 2025 ~5 min


Emotional expressions affect how coworkers see helpful acts

"In the workplace, we often encourage helping behaviors, but not all help is perceived the same way."

Washington State • futurity
May 27, 2025 ~5 min

Middle-aged Americans are lonelier than older adults

A new study finds loneliness generally increases with age, but middle-aged people in the US report feeling lonelier than other age groups.

Emory University • futurity
May 13, 2025 ~4 min

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