Synthetic protein binds to VX nerve agent

A new synthetic protein that quickly detects molecules of a deadly nerve agent could prevent a chemical warfare attack, researchers say.

Andrew Smith-Rutgers • futurity
Sept. 1, 2022 ~5 min

Owners trust firearm storage info from these sources

New research identifies subgroups of gun owners and the sources they trust for information on safe firearm storage.

Patrice Harley-Rutgers • futurity
March 14, 2022 ~5 min


‘Surge buyers’ of guns more likely to think of suicide

First-time gun owners who bought a gun during the pandemic were more likely than established gun owners to report lifetime and past-year suicidal ideation.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Nov. 2, 2021 ~6 min

Gun violence rose 30% during the pandemic

New research documents a surge in US gun violence during the COVID-19 pandemic. "The pandemic has yielded harmful ripple effects that need to be addressed."

Barbara Schindo-Penn State • futurity
Oct. 25, 2021 ~5 min

How health care providers can talk about guns

A new set of guidelines could empower health care providers to talk to patients about firearm injuries, a leading cause of death for adults and children in the US.

Corrie Pikul-Brown • futurity
July 27, 2021 ~7 min

Law prof: Today’s militias are more Klan, less patriot

Militias today have more in common with white supremacist groups like the KKK than those from the American Revolution, says professor Greg Ablavsky.

Sharon Driscoll-Stanford • futurity
Nov. 2, 2020 ~9 min

Gun culture isn’t just one thing in America

Only a marginal part of American gun culture is political, new research suggests. It documents a mentality called "gun culture 3.0."

Michelle Samuels-Boston U. • futurity
July 22, 2020 ~6 min

To cut military suicide risk, push safe gun storage?

"We cannot simply wait to know a service member is at high risk for suicide before we encourage safe storage or temporary storage away from home."

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
July 14, 2020 ~4 min


Women who own handguns at 35X risk of suicide

In addition, men who own a handgun are 8 times more likely to die of suicide by gun, according to the new study that followed new gun owners for years.

Beth Duff-Brown-Stanford • futurity
June 7, 2020 ~7 min

Women who own handguns at 35X risk of suicide

In addition, men who own a handgun are 8 times more likely to die of suicide by gun, according to the new study that followed new gun owners for years.

Beth Duff-Brown-Stanford • futurity
June 7, 2020 ~7 min

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