Today’s humans share many genes with oceanic creatures missing heads.
What are kids actually learning from popular TV?
A 50-year survey shows the values kids learn have changed from decade to decade, often reflecting shifts in the broader culture.
UC welcomes new era of climate-action partnership with Biden administration
As the nation’s premier public research institution and California’s third-largest employer, the University of California has taken bold steps to confront the existential threat of climate change and to harness the power of science to create solutions. While UC is a national leader among universities in its efforts to lower its greenhouse gas emissions and to invest in clean energy, the University recognizes it will take collective action to pull us back from the brink of disaster given the scale and severity of the climate crisis. The University therefore welcomes a stronger partnership with the federal government to embark on a new period of innovation and discovery and looks forward to seeing how our renowned faculty contribute to addressing this crisis.
Making decisions based on how we feel about memories, not accuracy
A new study explores the difference between subjective and objective memory.
How robustly will individuals respond to the COVID-19 vaccine — and for how long?
Age, stress and lack of sleep contribute to response in a variety of vaccines. Is a COVID-19 booster shot next?
New study reveals the ‘hidden costs’ of being Black in the U.S.
Near-daily discrimination takes a measurable toll on Black men, who do not enjoy the same improvements in physical and mental health that white men experience with higher incomes.
UC secures landmark open access deal with world’s largest scientific publisher
The University of California today (March 16) announced a pioneering open access agreement with the world’s largest scientific publisher, Elsevier, making significantly more of the University’s research available to people worldwide — immediately and at no cost. The deal will put more UC research into the hands of individuals across the globe at a time when international collaboration to fight COVID-19 has illuminated the value of open access to scientific findings.
Decreases in exercise more closely linked with higher rates of depression during the pandemic
Disruption to physical activity is a leading risk factor for depression during this period, a new study shows.
John Chaput can store the Declaration of Independence in a single molecule
By using a synthetic genetic polymer, the researcher overcomes prior limitations and lets you hold the world in the palm of your hand.
Internet trends suggest COVID-19 spurred a return to earlier values and activities
American values, attitudes and activities have changed dramatically during COVID-19, according to a new study of online behavior.
A mass exodus from California? Not exactly, says new UC Berkeley study
But one particular area has experienced a lot of departures, researchers say.
3 ways to cope with COVID-19 fatigue
UC Davis Health psychologist Kaye Hermanson suggests ways to alleviate daily stressors.