UC Riverside |

The science of learning social cues

The eye patterns of children can help us learn about the development of anxiety and emotion.

UC Berkeley |

Don't feel bad about feeling bad

Science says putting on a happy face for the sake of it can just make you feel worse.

UC San Diego via The Conversation |

Watching children learn how to lie

Fear not — it's an important developmental first step.

UCLA |

Why do some people prefer order, and others thrive in uncertainty?

A new study suggests changes in two brain regions could be responsible for attitudes related to risk.

UC Davis |

Remembrance of things past

Being able to reflect on our own memories improves through adolescence, boosting learning ability and IQ.

UC Merced |

Do you post enough for your partner?

Two researchers explore how social media transforms romance, stress and more.

UC Merced |

Immigration status has health implications for young Latinos, study shows

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) provides psychological benefits to undocumented youth.

UC San Diego |

Why a familiar face is a friendlier one

Our emotional perception is profoundly altered when we already know someone.

UC Berkeley |

Predicting the future with the wisdom of crowds

A training that makes people 'superforecasters' yields surprisingly effective results.

UC Berkeley |

Golden State Warriors a case study in ‘greater good’

The NBA champions find success through cooperation, empathy and mindfulness.

UC Santa Barbara |

3 minutes to mindfulness

Just a few minutes may be all you need to reduce stress and get your mind under control.

UCLA |

UCLA doctors use magnetic stimulation to ‘rewire’ the brain for people with depression

FDA-approved therapy appears to be effective for some whose condition isn’t improved with medication.