Autistic people want to socialize — they just may show it differently
July 19, 2018
Research on social signals in autism suggests new ways to meet their needs.
Republicans and Democrats agree on climate change — they just don't realize it
July 19, 2018
The key to fixing climate change isn't convincing people it's real: it's getting them to choose policy over party.
Nature is proving to be awesome medicine for PTSD
July 16, 2018
The awe we feel in nature can dramatically reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Thank Instagram and Snapchat for your fading memories
June 27, 2018
Documenting your life may come at the cost of actually being able to remember it.
Spiders vs. scorpions
June 21, 2018
Spider fear is one of the most well-studied phobias, but a new study shows people are more afraid of scorpions.
Opioid crisis: This doctor’s street-level views could change the course of the epidemic
June 21, 2018
UCSF's Daniel Ciccarone explores opioid use up close to try to stem the rising tide of overdoses.
What it means to be moved by love
June 20, 2018
There are universal sensations when we are moved by love, including goosebumps, tears and tenderness.
Does pain expected equal pain felt? Ask a kid
June 14, 2018
A science-backed strategy can help calm your kid before their next blood draw or shot.
Bus driver turned UCLA graduate steers life in new direction
June 11, 2018
Sequoia Thompson follows her dream of becoming a clinical psychologist and working with queer black youth.
Michael Pollan, on science, psychedelics and the human mind
May 31, 2018
The UC Berkeley professor talks his ‘trip’ through a whole new world on a new podcast.