What being left-handed says about culture
August 16, 2018
The number of left-handed people in a society can help explain its norms, new study finds.
Smartphones act as digital security blankets in stressful social situations
August 8, 2018
When people are in awkward social situations, their phones offer comfort and relieve feelings of isolation – without even turning them on.
Information overload has been around since the 1800s
August 2, 2018
There are striking similarities between 19th and 21st century mass media consumption habits and their effects on society.
Moral decision making is rife with internal conflict
August 2, 2018
New findings challenge the popular notion that we rely on our "guts" and don't think through challenging questions of right and wrong.
Reeling from the news? Train your brain to feel better with these 4 techniques
July 27, 2018
Tips from neuroscience can help you cope with events outside your control.
Can you tell a fake laugh from real?
July 27, 2018
People around the world know genuine laughter when they hear it. Do you? Take the test.
Multimillion-dollar grant brings nicotine and cannabis policy center to campus
July 24, 2018
The new center positions UC Merced and the San Joaquin Valley as leaders in public health.
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.