A new U.S. policy has left thousands waiting to request asylum in Mexican border cities since the summer of 2018.
Thousands of asylum seekers left waiting at the US-Mexico border
Scientists chart course toward a new world of synthetic biology
Genetically engineered trees that provide fire-resistant lumber for homes? We're on the cusp of a revolution.
UC campuses among the world’s best in two new global rankings
UC recognized for its research quality and outsized influence in scholarly and academic publications around the globe.
The trip of an after-lifetime
A growing community of researchers are approaching near-death experiences from an academic standpoint.
22 percent of young men engage in ‘disordered eating’ to bulk up
Skinny self-image, heavy workouts in adolescence are warning signs of ‘disordered eating’ researchers find.
Sea otters' low genetic diversity could spell trouble
The furry little creature isn't endangered, but a history of population declines can make extinction more of a risk.
A little formula in first days of life may not impact breastfeeding at 6 months
A new answer to a common parenting dilemma: to offer or not to offer formula to help newborns gain weight.
New technology helps media detect ‘deepfakes’
From wrinkled noses to pursed lips, the distinct quirks in how we speak may hold the key to combating manipulated videos.
How to make your kid like broccoli
Recency bias is the parenting technique you've been missing.
New study finds microplastic throughout Monterey Bay
A new study shows that microplastic particles are not only common, they're in the food chain.
Want to meditate more effectively? Try algorithms
Digital media often seems to deplete our attention. Scientists have found a way to flip that equation.
Number of young people facing poverty has increased over last decade
An incomplete social safety net contributes to the problem, paper finds.