For Black History Month, we highlight young researchers who are turning their work into a potent force for social justice and equity.
Self-driving cars will ‘cruise’ to avoid paying to park
Autonomous vehicles have every incentive to create havoc, transportation planner says.
Fractures, head injuries common in e-scooter collisions, according to new research
First-of-its-kind UCLA study analyzes the public health impacts of the increasingly popular scooters.
Why middle-class black women dread the doctor’s office
A new book by Tina Sacks tells the human stories behind racial biases in health care.
From Timothy Leary's office to the company of giants
How Robert Rosenthal brought behavioral psychology to the masses with “Pygmalion in the Classroom.”
Iceboxes and jail: Helping immigrant mothers and children held at the border
A week with UC Berkeley lawyer Paula Raffaelli, who volunteered to help detainees navigate the legal system.
Coming to America
Historical context helps explain the urgency of present-day Central American migrations.
Administrations change, but tendency to believe threats does not
Research shows political views predict whether people trust false information about dangers — no matter who's in office.
The UC Santa Cruz alumna who leads Mexico's anti-corruption efforts
Irma Eréndira Sandoval, who earned a Ph.D. in politics in 2006, is now on the front lines of Mexico's war on corruption.
Proposed changes to immigration laws would cost California jobs, harm public health
The state could lose up to $1.67 billion in federal benefits with changes to the ‘public charge’ test, a new report finds.
Racial bias taints neighborhoods — and residents, research reveals
The health and well-being of residents is jeopardized by bias about where they live.
How to avoid a Thanksgiving battle over politics
Don't want to get into it with your in-laws? Here's three tips to keep things civil over the holidays.