Algorithm could help solve hearing aids’ ‘cocktail party problem’

A brain-inspired algorithm could improve word recognition accuracy in noisy situations by up to 40 percentage points.

Boston University • futurity
April 28, 2025 ~8 min

Can you copyright a Met Gala outfit?

A fashion law expert explains how some Met Gala outfits are legally protected and the most important copyright issues in high-end fashion.

Addison Dunlap - NYU • futurity
April 28, 2025 ~6 min


How alcohol abuse damages decision-making brain circuits

Months after withdrawal, brain activity during decision-making remained impaired in rats, according to new research.

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
April 28, 2025 ~6 min

2 new therapies can treat ulcerative colitis

"These studies describe the successful results of two new therapies that were effective in treating moderate to severe ulcerative colitis."

U. Chicago • futurity
April 28, 2025 ~7 min

Kids exposed to higher ozone levels face higher asthma risk

Children exposed to higher ozone levels early in life are more likely to develop asthma, according to new research.

U. Washington • futurity
April 25, 2025 ~7 min

Poor sleep quality could be an early sign of Alzheimer’s

Poor sleep quality is linked to a brain region vulnerable to Alzheimer's disease, a new study finds.

Yale • futurity
April 25, 2025 ~6 min

About one third of young adults are skeptical about democracy

Almost a third of 18-29 year olds are disengaged politically and more open to authoritarianism, according to new survey.

Tufts University • futurity
April 25, 2025 ~8 min

Pay transparency can come with unexpected consequences

Is it good to know how much your co-workers make? A new study finds unintended consequences with pay transparency.

David Danelski - UC Riverside • futurity
April 25, 2025 ~6 min


Tiny gold bits may one day help restore lost vision

Researchers have identified a new approach that may one day help to restore vision in people affected by macular degeneration and other disorders.

Brown University • futurity
April 25, 2025 ~7 min

Can social media improve your mental health?

When used carefully and mindfully, social media can likely boost mood and emotional well-being, researchers say.

Washington U. in St. Louis • futurity
April 25, 2025 ~6 min

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