Family bias can explain a non-trivial part of the observed gender disparities in math performance.
American parents (still) prefer boys — and it's hurting their daughters' test scores
Air pollution impacts childhood development, study shows
Children who live near major roads are at higher risk for developmental delays because of traffic-related pollutants.
New center to address immigration policy debates in real time
U.S. Immigration Policy Center at UC San Diego aims to bring data-driven research to decision makers, media and the public.
66 million-year-old deathbed linked to dinosaur-killing meteor
Researchers have found an unprecedented fossil site that tells the story of Earth’s last mass extinction event.
Researcher finds dangerous levels of metals in liquor sold in Uganda
UCLA Extension’s Ochan Otim found traces of arsenic, chromium and lead in the spirits.
Study finds nearly a third of cat owners use food puzzles
Why your pet might thank you for trying them.
Teens who seek solitude may be on the right track
While loneliness is often correlated with depression, choosing to be alone can actually be good for you.
A new treatment for kidney stones
A shock wave device used by UC Irvine urologists could be a gamechanger for treating painful kidney deposits.
Skin repair reduces ‘inflamm-aging’ factors linked to chronic disease
In a pilot study, treatment with a reparative skin cream lowered cytokine levels which are linked to Alzheimer's and more.
UC reaches tentative agreement on multiyear contract for librarians
The University of California and the University Council-American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT) have reached a tentative agreement on a new five-year contract that reflects the important role librarians play in UC’s academic and research missions, UC announced today (March 28).
Can short-term stress make the body and mind more resilient?
A new UCSF study is testing a theory about how much stress is good for us.
Local extinction of Southern California mountain lions possible within 50 years
Conservation strategies focused on connectivity and coexistence could help preserve the population.