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Scientists devise algorithm that detects sarcasm better than humans
December 14, 2015
Computers show an accuracy rate of 75 percent — notably better than the humans, according to research co-led by UC Berkeley.
Illuminating depression’s circuitry
December 10, 2015
UC San Francisco neurosurgeon Edward Chang is studying whether flawed brain circuitry causes mood disorders and how to restore neural processing.
Five early signs of autism
December 7, 2015
Getting a diagnosis for Autism Spectrum Disorder as early as possible is important for early intervention, UCLA professor Connie Kasari says
Toddlers can spy deception in others
November 13, 2015
Even tots younger than 2 can tell when someone's trying to pull a fast one.
Pet therapy: Students increasingly bringing “emotional support” animals to college
November 12, 2015
Nobody claims the dorms are evolving into petting zoos. But animals are gaining a toehold (clawhold?) in Cal residences.
Who’s the ‘enviest’ of them all?
November 4, 2015
Research suggests young adults are more envious than their elders – and about more things.
The Grand Challenge of combating depression
October 28, 2015
Genetic study of 100,000 people will be the largest ever on a single disorder.
Mission impossible?
October 1, 2015
Humans just aren't cut out for tedious jobs like monitoring a computer screen — even if the consequences of failure are dire.
Uncovering the secrets of the adolescent brain
September 30, 2015
Big data study will explore the developing minds and brains of 10,000 children.
Babies time their smiles to make their moms smile back
September 23, 2015
A toddler-like robot allows researchers to confirm their findings — and to help study non-verbal children and adults.