Teens get a bad rap as selfish, dangerous risk-takers, but neuroscience and psychology are revising that image.

Two billion tweets provide a glimpse into how we perceive our changing climate.

As a leader in the global movement toward open access to publicly funded research, the University of California is taking a firm stand by deciding not to renew its subscriptions with Elsevier. Despite months of contract negotiations, Elsevier was unwilling to meet UC’s key goal: securing universal open access to UC research while containing the rapidly escalating costs associated with for-profit journals.

Taxes may be a promising new tool in the fight again obesity, cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

The majority of atrial fibrillation triggers are lifestyle-related, such as alcohol, caffeine, exercise and lack of sleep.

Eight years ago, we learned students spend half as much time on homework as they did in the '60s. What will we learn this time?

New research has uncovered a mechanism that helps us modulate our drinking — when it functions properly.

A new analysis of presidential approval ratings reveals truths about gender biases.

UC leads colleges and universities in the number of recipients of this year's distinguished annual award.

The impact of mild hearing loss may be lessened by higher education.

A stem cell breakthrough opens the door to Type 1 diabetes care.

New insights could lead to better anti-scarring treatments.