Top 10 stories of 2011
FUTURITY — From sex appeal to fish oil to ancient buckles, here’s a look back at some of the top research news of 2011. Continue…
Thursday, December 29, 2011 17:28 - 2 Comments
Health & Medicine - Jul 21, 2011 13:18 - 2 Comments
Seizure drug treats pre-Alzheimer’s
JOHNS HOPKINS (US) — An existing anti-seizure drug improves memory and brain function in adults with a form of cognitive impairment that often leads to full-blown Alzheimer’s disease. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jul 8, 2011 10:19 - 0 Comments
Researchers recover rare 25-foot squid
U. FLORIDA (US) — A deep-water squid found floating off the Florida coast is giving scientists a rare chance to learn more about these mysterious creatures. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jul 6, 2011 16:53 - 1 Comment
In 20s, hypertension risk for low earners
DUKE (US) — Young adults with lower income and less education face the greatest risk of having high blood pressure, new data shows. (more…)
Science & Technology - May 2, 2011 17:59 - 1 Comment
Cellular breakup caught on video
YALE (US) — Scientists have succeeded in creating a movie showing the breakup of actin filaments, the muscular workhorses of our cells. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jan 19, 2011 12:15 - 0 Comments
Robotic fish maneuvers with ribbon fin
NORTHWESTERN (US) — Inspired by the Amazon’s knifefish, engineers have designed a robotic fish that can move from swimming forward and backward to swimming vertically almost instantaneously. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jan 13, 2011 14:13 - 0 Comments
Metallic glass that’s strong and tough
CALTECH (US) — Tests show a new alloy material to be what most materials are not: shatter resistant and super strong. (more…)
Top Stories - Dec 30, 2010 12:37 - 0 Comments
Top 10 stories of 2010
Take a look back at some of the most read and most talked about stories of the year. (more…)
Uncategorized - Nov 16, 2010 15:51 - 2 Comments
Survey: Tell us what you think!
This week we’re conducting a quick survey of Futurity readers. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jul 19, 2010 11:45 - 1 Comment
Mayan treasures discovered in king’s tomb
BROWN (US)—A well-preserved tomb of an ancient Mayan king has been discovered in Guatemala. The tomb is packed with carvings, ceramics, textiles, and the bones of six children, who may have been sacrificed at the time of the king’s death. (more…)
Health & Medicine - May 24, 2010 12:02 - 2 Comments
Eating pistachios ups antioxidant levels
PENN STATE (US)—The benefits of pistachios eaten as part of a healthy diet continue to add up. New research finds the nuts can increase the levels of antioxidants in the blood of adults with high cholesterol. (more…)
Society & Culture - May 18, 2010 11:32 - 0 Comments
Should FTC set rules for Facebook?
U. MINNESOTA (US)—Concerns about changes to Facebook policies regarding sharing user information have some asking if the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) should set up social media guidelines to protect users’ privacy. (more…)
Science & Technology - May 18, 2010 10:51 - 1 Comment
Why machines should get back to nature
NYU (US)—Nature and technology may seem worlds apart, but a new book argues that the natural world can bolster the capacity of today’s most sophisticated machines. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Apr 29, 2010 15:51 - 0 Comments
Nations fail to meet biodiversity targets
UNC-CHAPEL HILL (US)—World leaders have failed to deliver on promises made in 2002 to reduce the global rate of biodiversity loss by 2010, and have instead overseen alarming biodiversity declines, according to a new study in the journal Science. (more…)
Science & Technology - Apr 20, 2010 12:02 - 0 Comments
How to grow corn rich in vitamin A
MICHIGAN STATE (US)—A research team has uncovered the mechanism by which the amount of beta-carotene, or provitamin A, is increased in corn, a finding that can help combat vitamin A deficiency and improve human health in the developing world. (more…)
Science & Technology - Mar 5, 2010 13:00 - 0 Comments
Ancient DNA shows polar bears evolved recently
BUFFALO / PENN STATE(US)—A rare polar bear fossil discovered in Norway in 2004 is helping fill in key pieces of the evolutionary history of polar bears and brown bears, including their response to past climate changes. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jan 6, 2010 16:42 - 6 Comments
Apple picking by the label
U. ILLINOIS—When asked to compare apples to apples, consumers said they would pay more for locally grown apples than genetically modified (GMO) apples. However, when described as having a “reduced environmental impact,” the GMO apples came out on top. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 23, 2009 12:48 - 4 Comments
Cancer drug taps green tea extract
EMORY (US)—By combining an established cancer drug with green tea extract, researchers hope to determine if the combination is helpful in reducing head and neck cancer risk. (more…)
Science & Technology - Dec 16, 2009 4:47 - 0 Comments
Sea cow fossil hints to Madagascar’s past
MCGILL (CANADA)—An ancient little sea cow now has a name. This primitive “dugong” is among the world’s first fully aquatic sea cows, having evolved from terrestrial herbivores that began exploiting coastal waters. (more…)
