Americans live shorter lives than Europeans, no matter their wealth

Even the richest Americans face shorter lifespans than their European counterparts, according to a new study.

Juan Siliezar-Brown • futurity
yesterday ~7 min

‘Super’ AI uses less power by mimicking the human brain

"Modern AI like ChatGPT is awesome, but it's too expensive. We're going to make sustainable AI."

Lesley Henton-Texas A&M • futurity
yesterday ~7 min


New approach could speed up electric car charging in the cold

Electric car charging becomes less efficient in colder weather, but a new strategy for manufacturing battery electrodes could speed things up.

U. Michigan • futurity
yesterday ~6 min

Study may rewrite what we know about megalodon

The megalodon has long been imagined as an enormous great white shark, but new research suggests that perception is all wrong.

Jules Bernstein - UC Riverside • futurity
yesterday ~6 min

How feeling powerful at work can haunt you at night

Researchers conducted two studies examining how psychological power affects employees both at work and after hours.

U. Florida • futurity
yesterday ~5 min

Listen: What are the hidden dangers of grief?

In this podcast, a psychologist digs into how grief affects our bodies, including why grieving can make us more vulnerable to diseases.

U. Chicago • futurity
yesterday ~3 min

Is napping good for you?

Is napping good or bad for you? An expert in sleep surgery digs into the benefits and drawbacks.

Barbara Gutierrez - U. Miami • futurity
April 2, 2025 ~4 min

What’s behind high housing prices?

If you want to know why home sales are down and home prices are up, new research offers an explanation.

Holly Frew - Georgia State U. • futurity
April 2, 2025 ~7 min


What can scientists learn from people who’ve never had COVID?

Sabrina Assoumou says so-called "super-dodgers" could teach scientists a lot about the virus that causes COVID.

Boston University • futurity
April 2, 2025 ~11 min

Expert: Your humidifier could do more harm than good

Many people turn to humidifiers to manage symptoms like a stuffy nose or dry throat. An expert warns they could affect air quality in your home.

Chelsea Seeber - Virginia Tech • futurity
April 2, 2025 ~6 min

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