A yearlong observation will focus on African Americans’ extraordinary contributions to American life and the struggle for justice.
Who stalled the gender revolution?
Friendly attitudes toward gender equality increased for decades, then hit a speed bump in the '90s. The reason why might surprise you.
London's town
London Breed made history as San Francisco's first black female mayor, but she was once just an aspiring chemist.
The future isn’t so golden for California’s next wave of retirees
About half of the state's private sector employees ages 25 to 64 don’t have dedicated retirement assets, a new brief says.
Hate spoilers? This AI tool spots them for you
Neural networks-based SpoilerNet is designed to catch online spoilers before they catch you off guard.
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.
The trip of an after-lifetime
A growing community of researchers are approaching near-death experiences from an academic standpoint.
The art of nothing
William Davies King has been collecting cereal boxes for 40 years. A new art piece will make them all disappear.
How UC Davis’ Temporary Building 9 changed the art world
TB 9 is just a building, but it has nurtured artists at UC Davis and birthed an art movement.
Welcome to Disneyland
A new course provides an in-depth look at the world of Disney — from a professor who has taken more than 600 spins on the Matterhorn.
Want to stand out at work? Do these things tonight.
How employees spend their leisure time predicts their feelings and behavior the next day, a new study finds.
With new rig, student can achieve director dream
D’Vonte Johnson is ready to turn auteur, thanks to a student-designed camera rig compatible with cerebral palsy.