AI reveals clues about which songs win Grammy awards

A new algorithm identifies traits of Grammy award-winning songs—including those overlooked by betting sites.

James Devitt-NYU • futurity
Aug. 5, 2024 ~7 min

Coaches for teachers benefit students, too

A new study underscores the importance of school-based coaches, who provide ongoing professional development to teachers.

Eric Stann-Missouri • futurity
July 31, 2024 ~3 min


More freedom can boost college student attendance and learning

New research indicates that giving college students more autonomy leads to better attendance and improved performance.

Stacy Kish-Carnegie Mellon • futurity
July 30, 2024 ~7 min

Can a World Cup run drive interest in a country?

Morocco’s surprising 2022 World Cup performance followed by uptick in travel- and food-related searches, researchers find.

James Devitt-NYU • futurity
July 26, 2024 ~7 min

Women in ‘care work’ make less money if they have kids

"Wages for women without children were more than 12% higher than wages for mothers, once all factors were accounted for."

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
July 23, 2024 ~5 min

Teens get bored of Instagram ‘content soup’

While there's concern about teens using social media, new research finds that teens using Instagram mostly feel bored.

Stefan Milne-U. Washington • futurity
July 23, 2024 ~8 min

Threats to masculinity may make teen boys aggressive

A new study points to impact of pressure teen boys feel during puberty to be stereotypically masculine.

James Devitt-NYU • futurity
July 17, 2024 ~7 min

We tend to partner up with people in our ‘league’

Men and women are good at judging their own attractiveness, and tend to partner up with people who are similarly attractive, researchers find.

Eric Hamilton-Florida • futurity
July 8, 2024 ~4 min


Team links gender equality to men eating more meat

“The differences in meat consumption between men and women tended to be greater in countries with higher levels of gender equality..."

U. Zurich • futurity
July 1, 2024 ~4 min

Science-backed tips to get out of feeling stuck

Feeling stuck? On this podcast, a scholar shares research on the tools to help overcome difficulties—from a job to a relationship.

U. Chicago • futurity
June 27, 2024 ~2 min

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