UC Berkeley |

Comedian Maz Jobrani on noticing the good in his life

How writing down three good things every day helped the stand-up see the positive in life.

UC Davis |

How gratitude can help you bounce back from setbacks

It's not just for Thanksgiving — gratitude can help us overcome thought patterns hardwired in our brains.

UC Riverside |

If dogs could talk

How we interact with pit bulls sheds light on the ways we reproduce social inequality, says Katja Guenther.

UC San Diego |

How to have better conversations with friends, family — or anyone

Hate small talk? Find yourself having the same arguments? Some tips to make things better this holiday season.

UCLA |

Body image concerns are universal

A new app helps researchers understand the true extent of our insecurities.

UC Newsroom |

Why Congress is moving forward from turning the clocks forward

Changes to time, and routine, can mess with our sleep. That doesn't just hurt our physical health — it makes us lonely.
UC Santa Barbara |

Kids these days

Humanity has been complaining about ‘kids these days’ across cultures and generations for at least 2,600 years.

UC Irvine via The Conversation |

Using stimulants to cram for exams ruins sleep and doesn't help test scores

Students looking to gain an academic edge by taking Adderall and other stimulants will find it backfires.

UC Riverside |

Advice for introverts: fake it, and you'll be happier

Research suggests the happiest introverts may be extraverts.

UCLA Anderson Review |

That online hotel review you wrote? It matters

Ratings act as free advertising for hotels with good reviews, a new study finds.

UC Riverside |

How embracing awe may set you free

Waiting can cause anxiety for almost anyone, but a new study shows how awe can dispel its effects.

UC Riverside |

The trip of an after-lifetime

A growing community of researchers are approaching near-death experiences from an academic standpoint.