How self-interests prevent a Russia-China alliance

Despite increased relations, strategic self-interests may preclude an alliance between China and Russia, an expert explains.

Michael Malone-U. Miami • futurity
June 24, 2024 ~4 min

How ‘prehistory’ has shaped the way humans see ourselves

A historian argues we need to "take responsibility for what humanity is becoming," rather than looking to prehistory for answers.

James Devitt-NYU • futurity
March 26, 2024 ~14 min


Gulf War Illness cuts white blood cells’ ability to make energy

Gulf War Illness, which affects approximately 250,000 US veterans, cuts the ability of white blood cells to make energy, a new study shows.

Tim Lucas-Duke • futurity
Nov. 6, 2023 ~6 min

What’s next for Israel following Hamas attack?

An expert answers questions about the attacks in Israel and what the future may hold.

Jarret Bencks-Brandeis • futurity
Oct. 13, 2023 ~6 min

What should we make of Russia’s brief mutiny?

Sovietologist Marcia Beck gauges Putin’s power base, the motives behind the mutiny, and the ramifications for the Russia.

Michael Malone-U. Miami • futurity
July 3, 2023 ~9 min

War in Ukraine could last at least another year

Political scientists break down what's happening in the war in Ukraine and how the war could potentially end.

Sandra Knispel-U. Rochester • futurity
Feb. 23, 2023 ~23 min

Young men have higher risk of gun death in some US cities than in war

Young men who live in some US zip codes face more risk of firearm death than do those deployed in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars.

Corrie Pikul-Brown • futurity
Dec. 23, 2022 ~10 min

Book: How WWI shaped remembrance rituals

A new book explores the evolution and continued resonance of remembrance rituals in post-World War I Britain.

Sofia Tokar • futurity
Nov. 1, 2022 ~12 min


Russia-Ukraine war could spike global food insecurity, emissions

If Russia's war in Ukraine reduces grain exports, surging prices could worsen food insecurity. Emissions would also rise, researchers warn.

Dave Roepke-Iowa State • futurity
Oct. 14, 2022 ~5 min

How will the war in Ukraine end?

An expert explains what's going on in the war in Ukraine, worst-case scenarios, the outlook for peace, and what makes Putin so dangerous.

Sandra Knispel-U. Rochester • futurity
Oct. 6, 2022 ~17 min

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