Economist says tariffs will be bad for your wallet

A global economist’s shares her take on the new presidential administration’s planned tariffs: "American consumers will get hurt."

Brown University • futurity
yesterday ~7 min

Swarms of small robots could get big stuff done

Swarms of small, inexpensive robots could one day be used in search and rescue, landmine clearing, and environmental monitoring.

Tufts University • futurity
yesterday ~6 min


Whale poop may have been a key fertilizer for oceans

New research finds that whale excrement contains significant amounts of iron, a vital element that is often scarce in ocean ecosystems.

Hannah Hickey-U. Washington • futurity
yesterday ~7 min

Daily omega-3 dose can slow down aging

A daily intake of one gram of omega-3s can slow down biological aging by up to four months, according to an analysis of clinical data.

U. Zurich • futurity
yesterday ~6 min

New clues may shed light on food allergies

New research may ultimately clarify the root causes and mechanisms of food allergies and intestinal diseases.

Rockefeller University • futurity
yesterday ~7 min

How optimism can keep you healthy during stressful times

New research digs into how optimism and pessimism affect well-being when facing stress, such as during the COVID pandemic.

Dan Bernardi - Syracuse U. • futurity
Feb. 17, 2025 ~5 min

Is it bad for your health to eat late at night?

Eating late at night is a common habit, but is it bad for your health? The answer isn’t a simple yes or no.

U. Rochester-URMC • futurity
Feb. 17, 2025 ~5 min

Plastic packaging may have less climate impact than alternatives

New research digs into the potential environmental impacts of replacing packaging like bags, films, and containers with alternatives.

Michigan State • futurity
Feb. 17, 2025 ~6 min


Political attacks chip away trust in local news

"Local news has always been a trusted lifeline for communities, but that trust is surprisingly fragile."

Amy McCaig-Rice University • futurity
Feb. 17, 2025 ~6 min

Smoking weed can be really bad for your teeth

New research has identified a health problem linked to frequent recreational cannabis use—tooth decay and severe tooth loss.

U. Buffalo • futurity
Feb. 17, 2025 ~7 min

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