Media exposure to mass violence can fuel cycle of distress, study shows
April 18, 2019
Researchers found graphic news exposure can fuel anxiety while promoting more media consumption.
American parents (still) prefer boys — and it's hurting their daughters' test scores
April 11, 2019
Family bias can explain a non-trivial part of the observed gender disparities in math performance.
New center to address immigration policy debates in real time
April 4, 2019
U.S. Immigration Policy Center at UC San Diego aims to bring data-driven research to decision makers, media and the public.
How to engage in difficult but respectful dialogue
April 4, 2019
‘3 Practices’ work especially well. A two-day workshop explored the technique.
Researcher finds dangerous levels of metals in liquor sold in Uganda
April 2, 2019
UCLA Extension’s Ochan Otim found traces of arsenic, chromium and lead in the spirits.
Teens who seek solitude may be on the right track
March 28, 2019
While loneliness is often correlated with depression, choosing to be alone can actually be good for you.
Can short-term stress make the body and mind more resilient?
March 27, 2019
A new UCSF study is testing a theory about how much stress is good for us.
New project aims to predict people likely to use firearms in suicides
March 14, 2019
Shocking stats about suicide by firearm (the most common method in the U.S.) move professors to action.
An easy life hack to make weekends more refreshing
March 6, 2019
Does treating your weekend like a vacation make you happier? A working paper says yes.
Why cities should stop playing Amazon’s game and quit offering companies tax incentives
February 28, 2019
Economic research suggests tax incentives and other corporate subsidies don't have the positive impact they're supposed to.