Increased awareness of our thoughts at rest could lead to better mental health.
Does your mind jump around, stay on task or get stuck?
In cold offices, it's all about your feet
Two new UC Berkeley ideas examine heating from the bottom up.
A tiny machine
Electrical and computer engineers design an infinitesimal computing device, once the stuff of science fiction.
Social entrepreneurs take spotlight at TEDWomen
Featured UC startups range from a virtual reality game that heals trauma to the world's most advanced exoskeleton.
New theory explains how the moon got there
A fresh look at why the moon is so distinct from other objects in the solar system.
Can being uncertain of your social rank be bad for your health?
New research suggests that not knowing where you stand takes a serious toll.
Active genetics goes global
Tata Trusts and UC San Diego partner to establish Tata Institute for Active Genetics and Society.
Brain wave recordings predict whether antidepressants will work
UCLA study finds noninvasive method that may help speed relief from the disorder.
New tools keep watch over California climate
High-tech sensors are aiding a systemwide effort to understand and predict the effects of climate change in the state.
What is the secret to success?
Two researchers set out to understand why some people have the grit to persevere.
Wetlands offer valuable return on investment
Coastal habitats prevented more than $600 million in property losses during Hurricane Sandy, study finds.
Understanding human belief
Researchers make a breakthrough in quantifying belief system dynamics behind religion and politics.