And why — even though it's less effective this year — you should still get the vaccine.
A guiding light for the vulnerable
Unite to Light, a nonprofit that has distributed over 90,000 solar lamps to 65 countries, now turns to help Rohingya refugees.
For richer or poorer: 4 economists ponder what 2018 has in store
Greg Wright and others project the winners and losers of the economy in the coming year.
How driverless cars will change travel
Transportation expert Lewis Fulton weighs in on what roads will look like five, 10, even 20 years from now.
SF Mayor Ed Lee never forgot his Berkeley roots
The late Ed Lee worked alongside his graduate alma mater to tackle the challenges facing the city.
US retail jobs are bad — but it doesn’t have to stay that way
A new book compares working conditions in the US with other countries.
How climate denial blogs undermine scientific understanding
A lack of scientific rigor can spread like wildfire online, hurting public perception of climate change.
We'll always have ‘Casablanca’
As the beloved film turns 75, a scholar reflects on its enduring relevance.
Homeless and Hunger Awareness Week empowers students to help needy
The nationwide event inspires students to embrace public service here at home.
Stress and resilience among Mexican-origin families in California
New research hopes to improve the health of more than 40 percent of the state's population.
UC seeks applicants for its Free Speech Fellowship Program
Fellows selected by the National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement will lead the way on issues related to the First Amendment.
Presidential Public Service fellows embrace life in the public sector
Twenty-seven undergrads take on the challenges of public service in Sacramento and Washington DC.