How can physics become more diverse?

A new study explores ways to make the culture of physics more diverse and inclusive.

U. Pittsburgh • futurity
April 18, 2024 ~6 min

Immigration benefits local economies, including wages

Immigration boosts local wages and having neighbors of foreign descent can reduce prejudice, according to new research.

Andrew Thurston-Boston U. • futurity
April 17, 2024 ~11 min


Intervention could help young women avoid criminal justice system

Adolescence is the prime time to help young women who’ve had repeated run-ins with the US juvenile justice system find a different path.

U. Oregon • futurity
April 16, 2024 ~6 min

‘Aftercare’ gives support to young adults leaving foster care

People who age out of foster care face significant hurdles during the transition to independence, but aftercare support services can help.

Rachel Cramer-Iowa State • futurity
April 15, 2024 ~6 min

‘Political confidence’ has a darker side

New research underscores the potential negative implications of having strong political convictions.

Jack Harrison - Michigan State • futurity
April 15, 2024 ~7 min

Employees get better feedback when senior staff are in the same office

Senior workers are more likely to provide coaching and on-the-job training to junior staff when it's in their own best interest, researchers say.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
April 9, 2024 ~5 min

Why are nurses quitting health care?

At a time when hospital executives cite staffing issues as their most pressing concern, new research digs into why nurses are quitting.

Ed Federico-U. Pennsylvania • futurity
April 9, 2024 ~4 min

The right tutoring can reverse learning loss from the pandemic

New research finds that in-school tutoring can help kids recover from learning loss they face due to the pandemic.

U. Chicago • futurity
April 8, 2024 ~7 min


Disappearing photos increase dating app matches

Sharing photos that vanish after being seen can increase the number of matches on a dating app, researchers report.

Molly McCrory-Tulane • futurity
April 5, 2024 ~5 min

Ignoring boredom at work hampers your productivity later

"Like whack-a-mole, downplaying boredom on one task results in attention and productivity deficits that bubble up during subsequent tasks."

Shannon Roddel - Notre Dame • futurity
April 1, 2024 ~5 min

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