UC Santa Barbara |

Dolly Parton: The great unifier?

America's first ‘Dollyologist’ reflects on how the country singer has become a figure that resonates all over the world.

UC Davis |

How to successfully pitch your ideas

To successfully pitch ideas to project leaders, base your approach on their identity as an idealist or pragmatist.

UC Davis |

Can you change your personality?

It may be possible, scientists say.

UC Santa Barbara |

An expert's view on Iran

Understanding the country's broader context is key to navigating the current political crisis, Kevin B. Anderson says.

UC Davis |

Is there (still) a gender gap in politics?

More women have run in the 2020 presidential election than ever before. But is the gap in representation closing?

UCLA |

The mystery of Easter Island revealed?

Rapanui people likely believed the ancient monoliths helped food grow on the Polynesian island, study says.

UC Riverside |

Divided GOP and Dems stand, united they worry in 2020

There's surprising common ground among the voters of both parties: They're going to worry. A lot, and similarly.

UC Irvine via The Conversation |

Hashtags make you less likely to trust news

When news stories include a catchy hashtag, readers perceived the topic to be less socially important and more partisan.

UC Berkeley |

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.

UC San Diego |

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.

Berkeley Lab |

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.

UC Berkeley |

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.