How to train your brain to manifest your goals

In this podcast episode, the author of a new book explains the scientific research on how to train your brain to achieve your goals.

U. Chicago • futurity
May 3, 2024 ~3 min

How Twitch is redefining journalism

As the popular streaming app Twitch moves into news coverage, researchers dig into how it's changing journalism and what makes it unique.

Matt Cooper-Oregon • futurity
May 2, 2024 ~7 min


The buddy system can help you meet your goals

Sticking with a goal, like going to the gym, isn't easy, but going with a friend can help, research suggests.

UC Berkeley • futurity
May 2, 2024 ~6 min

Police search innocent Black drivers more often during stops

"We have to figure out why officers are searching innocent Blacks more than innocent whites... the bias is there."

Morgan Sherburne-Michigan • futurity
May 1, 2024 ~6 min

Kids who wait for big rewards are more likely to do well in school

Kids who are better able to delay gratification are more likely to do well in school and have fewer behavioral problems, research finds.

National University of Singapore • futurity
April 26, 2024 ~6 min

How TikTok’s algorithm personalizes what you see

An expert explains how TikTok recommends videos, the impact that has on users, and how to possibly mitigate unwanted effects.

Stefan Milne-U. Washington • futurity
April 25, 2024 ~10 min

How authoritarian regimes control the internet

A new study shows differences in the structure of the internet between democracies and autocratic countries.

Andy Fell-UC Davis • futurity
April 22, 2024 ~5 min

People see more of their own biases in algorithms

"Algorithms can codify and amplify human bias, but algorithms also reveal structural biases in our society."

Molly Callahan-Boston U. • futurity
April 22, 2024 ~10 min


Analysis: Divisive diagnosis from George Floyd case exploits racial stereotypes

"Excited delirium" perpetuates racial stereotypes and justifies police brutality. A new study bolsters efforts to discredit it.

Keila DePape-McGill • futurity
April 22, 2024 ~4 min

Tweaked science textbook diagrams boost student understanding

Simple changes to science textbook diagrams can boost undergrads' understanding of biology concepts, a new study shows.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
April 18, 2024 ~5 min

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