UCLA |

Why one teenager may need more — or less — sleep than another

New study finds the sweet spot for adolescent rest.

UCLA |

What do we lose when we multitask?

Answer: a lot. But we still find a way to retain important facts, a new study finds.

UC Riverside |

The science of learning social cues

The eye patterns of children can help us learn about the development of anxiety and emotion.

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory |

Antibacterial chemicals may cause adverse effects from mother to child

Triclocarban (TCC) found to be a potential health risk in the womb and during lactation.

UC Irvine |

Low-calorie diet may help keep the body young

The link between metabolism and aging revealed.

UCLA and UC Santa Barbara |

Seafood for everyone

A tiny fraction of oceans could satisfy the world’s fish demand, a new study finds.

UC Berkeley |

New app makes photographing the eclipse a snap

Be prepared for the Aug. 21 total solar eclipse.

UCSF |

Want to learn a new skill? Get some sleep

Faced with a new task, your brain adapts by rewiring itself as you snooze.

UC Berkeley |

Don't feel bad about feeling bad

Science says putting on a happy face for the sake of it can just make you feel worse.

UC San Diego via The Conversation |

Watching children learn how to lie

Fear not — it's an important developmental first step.

UC Riverside |

Increasing productivity by one day each month

Corporate wellness efforts boost the bottom line, a new study shows.

UC Davis |

Biology in Technicolor

Scientists are seeking to understand how, and why, color is produced by animals.