Nobody claims the dorms are evolving into petting zoos. But animals are gaining a toehold (clawhold?) in Cal residences.
Students increasingly bringing “emotional support” animals to college
Who’s the ‘enviest’ of them all?
Research suggests young adults are more envious than their elders – and about more things.
The Grand Challenge of combating depression
Genetic study of 100,000 people will be the largest ever on a single disorder.
Mission impossible?
Humans just aren't cut out for tedious jobs like monitoring a computer screen — even if the consequences of failure are dire.
Uncovering the secrets of the adolescent brain
Big data study will explore the developing minds and brains of 10,000 children.
Babies time their smiles to make their moms smile back
A toddler-like robot allows researchers to confirm their findings — and to help study non-verbal children and adults.
Male or female? It's not always so simple
Researchers are studying the biological origins of sexual orientation and gender identity.
The shifting concept of home
New book examines how conventional nuclear-family-in-suburbia model has evolved into unique ‘lifespaces’ in 21st century America.
How awe makes us generous
A new study from UC Berkeley and UC Irvine finds that feeling small in nature makes us more generous to other humans.
How to convince vaccine skeptics, and how not to
UCLA and University of Illinois psychologists find a way to change minds.
Summer romance: Will it last?
UC Irvine researchers apply scientific method to study of how we receive affectionate messages.