Immigration benefits local economies, including wages

Immigration boosts local wages and having neighbors of foreign descent can reduce prejudice, according to new research.

Andrew Thurston-Boston U. • futurity
April 17, 2024 ~11 min

Childhood trauma may stymie muscle function later

Traumatic experiences during childhood may get "under the skin" later in life, impairing the muscle function of people as they age.

Morgan Sherburne-Michigan • futurity
April 17, 2024 ~7 min


Genome unveils coffee’s prehistoric origins

Researchers have created what they say is the highest-quality reference genome to date of the world's most popular coffee species, Arabica.

U. Buffalo • futurity
April 17, 2024 ~11 min

Fitness trackers and phones can help monitor multiple sclerosis

Fitness trackers and smartphones offer an easy and accessible way to monitor progression of multiple sclerosis, researchers say.

Fabio Bergamin-ETH Zurich • futurity
April 17, 2024 ~7 min

New model reveals hidden patterns in Alzheimer’s

“This research shows that [Alzheimer's disease] progresses differently in each person, with unique patterns of biomarker changes.”

Shantell Kirkendoll-Duke • futurity
April 17, 2024 ~6 min

Red cabbage juice may ease inflammatory bowel disease

Red cabbage juice can alleviate inflammation-associated digestive health conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease in mice.

Eric Slusher-U. Missouri • futurity
April 17, 2024 ~5 min

Should you worry about bird flu found in cows?

Bird flu is circulating among dairy cows and a dairy farm employee has been infected. An expert explains what you need to know.

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
April 16, 2024 ~9 min

Intervention could help young women avoid criminal justice system

Adolescence is the prime time to help young women who’ve had repeated run-ins with the US juvenile justice system find a different path.

U. Oregon • futurity
April 16, 2024 ~6 min


Newfound cells may be ‘missing link’ in how you see color

New research offers insight into the complex workings of the retina and its role in processing color.

Luke Auburn-Rochester • futurity
April 16, 2024 ~5 min

‘Quantum memory’ could make the internet super fast and secure

"...what we've developed is a crucial piece in the very foundation for an internet of the future with quantum speed and quantum security."

Kristian Bjørn-Hansen-U. Copenhagen • futurity
April 16, 2024 ~12 min

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