Tips from neuroscience can help you cope with events outside your control.
Reeling from the news? Train your brain to feel better with these 4 techniques
Can you tell fake laughter from real?
People around the world know genuine laughter when they hear it. Do you? Take the test.
Multimillion-dollar grant brings nicotine and cannabis policy center to campus
The new center positions UC Merced and the San Joaquin Valley as leaders in public health.
Autistic people want to socialize — they just may show it differently
Research on social signals in autism suggests new ways to meet their needs.
Republicans and Democrats agree on climate change — they just don't realize it
The key to fixing climate change isn't convincing people it's real: it's getting them to choose policy over party.
Nature is proving to be awesome medicine for PTSD
The awe we feel in nature can dramatically reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Climate change is making it harder for couples to conceive
Research finds warming temperatures have a negative effect on fertility, birth rates.
How ride-hailing could improve public transportation instead of undercutting it
With the right rules, ride-sharing apps could enhance public transit.
How to find truth in today’s partisan world
The Ethics Bowl teaches you not to win or lose a debate, but something more important: how to think.
Thank Instagram and Snapchat for your fading memories
Documenting your life may come at the cost of actually being able to remember it.
Spiders vs. scorpions
Spider fear is one of the most well-studied phobias, but a new study shows people are more afraid of scorpions.
Opioid crisis: This doctor’s street-level views could change the course of the epidemic
UCSF's Daniel Ciccarone explores opioid use up close to try to stem the rising tide of overdoses.