Evolutionary anthropologist Michael Gurven explains why the holidays bring out the better angels of our nature.

A device that translates brain signals into speech is just one of the UC breakthroughs that got the world’s attention in 2019.

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

These massive storms are likely to grow in intensity in coming years.

The California population could triple if otters returned to their historic home — they just need to get past those great white sharks first.

A major new study reveals how rapidly the Arctic is warming and examines its global consequences.

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

A new study examines meaning in life and its relationship with physical, mental and cognitive functioning.

‘We can reverse brain aging,’ says UC Berkeley biologist Daniela Kaufer.

What if you could treat common conditions just by limiting when you eat and drink all your calories? New research says it might work.

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

A UCSF physician is developing a screen capable of providing a detailed portrait of current health and future disease risks.