When did archery in the Americas begin?

People in the Americas started to use bow and arrows about 5,000 years ago, coinciding with the growth of exchange networks and when people live in villages

Karen Nikos-UC Davis • futurity
Dec. 21, 2023 ~6 min

Analysis finds bias in shell casings as forensic evidence

“Firearms experts are failing to report evidence that’s favorable to the defense, and it has to be addressed and corrected.”

Rachel Cramer-Iowa State • futurity
Oct. 3, 2023 ~6 min


Survey: Pandemic gun buyers have more self-harm risk, extreme beliefs

Survey results indicate that pandemic gun buyers differ in mental health risks and extreme beliefs from people who own no guns.

Kara Gavin-U. Michigan • futurity
Sept. 15, 2023 ~9 min

Mass shooters seeking fame aim for ‘surprise’

Mass shooters pursuing fame often plan their attacks as "surprises," a study shows. This tendency makes them uniquely challenging to prevent.

Leah Schmerl-NYU • futurity
May 9, 2023 ~6 min

Most firearm owners keep one handy, not locked

Most firearm owners keep at least one firearm unlocked, and some view gun locks as an unnecessary obstacle in an emergency.

Patrice Harley-Rutgers • futurity
March 10, 2023 ~5 min

Oldest bone weapon in Americas is stuck in a mastodon rib

"This is this the oldest bone projectile point in the Americas and represents the oldest direct evidence of mastodon hunting in the Americas."

Texas A&M University • futurity
Feb. 3, 2023 ~6 min

Oldest bone weapon in Americas is stuck in a mastodon rib

Texas A&M University • futurity
Feb. 3, 2023 ~6 min

Firearm injuries damage children’s mental health

New mental health diagnoses are more likely after a childhood firearm injury than after a vehicle crash, research finds.

Kara Gavin-U. Michigan • futurity
Dec. 9, 2022 ~5 min


Firearm injuries damage children’s mental health

New mental health diagnoses are more likely after a childhood firearm injury than after a vehicle crash, research finds.

Kara Gavin-U. Michigan • futurity
Dec. 9, 2022 ~5 min

Rates of carrying loaded handgun double in 4 years

"...there has been a striking increase in handgun carrying in the US," says lead author of the new study Ali Rowhani-Rahbar.

Kim Eckart-Washington • futurity
Nov. 23, 2022 ~5 min

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