When news stories include a catchy hashtag, readers perceived the topic to be less socially important and more partisan.
Hashtags make you less likely to trust news
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.
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.
Shedding a new light on Egyptian mummies
Berkeley Lab teams work with Cairo University researchers to study soil and bone samples dating back 4,000 years.
California students to get later school start, thanks to UC Berkeley alum
Two alums played a crucial role in the development of a new law that pushed back California school start times.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg visits campus, inaugurates new lecture series
The iconic justice paid tribute to her late colleague Herma Hill Kay and reflected on the emergence of women in law.
What’s in a name? How the concepts of Hispanic and Latino identity emerged
UC Berkeley sociologist G. Cristina Mora explains the origins of the identity we celebrate during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Why Greta Thunberg is so powerful
Researchers analyze how Greta Thunberg’s moral framing influenced the impact of her United Nations speech.
Youth activism is on the rise
A wave of activism has been building for decades, and adults should pay attention, says professor Jessica Taft.
The bizarre social history of beds
Today beds are synonymous with privacy. But they were once where travelers hunkered down with complete strangers.
Advice for introverts: fake it, and you'll be happier
Research suggests the happiest introverts may be extraverts.
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