Bermuda is key to American colonial history

A new history book makes the case that the small island of Bermuda is nothing less than "the crucible of colonization."

Sandra Knispel-U. Rochester • futurity
May 31, 2023 ~8 min

DNA says migration reshaped Bronze Age Britain

The massive scale of the new study challenges previous notions of the origins of Celtic languages and culture in Britain, says coauthor Douglas J. Kennett.

Jim Logan-UC Santa Barbara • futurity
Jan. 6, 2022 ~6 min


X-rays may save Henry VIII’s revered ship, the Mary Rose

Bacteria and chemicals are eating away at the crown jewel of Henry VIII's 16th century fleet, the Mary Rose. A new X-ray method may help save her.

Michael Skov Jensen-Copenhagen • futurity
Nov. 16, 2021 ~6 min

More people want the COVID vaccine in the UK than in the US

In the race to convince people to get the COVID-19 vaccine, the United States faces an uphill battle compared to the UK, where more people want the shot.

Kim Ward-Michigan State • futurity
March 16, 2021 ~7 min

More people want the COVID vaccine in the UK than in the US

In the race to convince people to get the COVID-19 vaccine, the United States faces an uphill battle compared to the UK, where more people want the shot.

Kim Ward-Michigan State • futurity
March 16, 2021 ~7 min

Will social distancing extend until mid-2021?

Without a COVID-19 vaccine, the UK may need to keep some social distancing measures in effect until mid-2021, experts say.

Tom Frew-Warwick • futurity
May 15, 2020 ~5 min

Winter warm spells are more common for the UK

Warm winter spells in the United Kingdom have increased in frequency and duration two to three times over since 1878, report scientists.

Peter Thorley-Warwick • futurity
May 12, 2020 ~5 min

X-rays offer clues to armor on Henry VIII’s warship

X-ray analysis of three brass links from Henry VIII's warship the Mary Rose offers clues to life onboard.

Peter Thorley-Warwick • futurity
April 28, 2020 ~5 min


Hard Brexit could bring big grocery bills

A hard Brexit could increase a four-person family's grocery bill £20.98 per week, and possibly up to as much as £50.98 per week, research shows.

Alice Scott-Warwick • futurity
March 9, 2020 ~2 min

A no-deal Brexit isn’t going to be good for Britain’s health

Regardless of how Britain leaves the EU, serious consequences for British health will follow, but a no-deal Brexit would have the greatest impact.

Nardy Baeza Bickel-Michigan • futurity
March 15, 2019 ~3 min

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