Political hashtags like #MeToo and #BlackLivesMatter make people less likely to believe the news
December 5, 2019
When news stories include a catchy hashtag, readers perceived the topic to be less socially important and more partisan.
Comedian Maz Jobrani on noticing the good in his life
December 4, 2019
How writing down three good things every day helped the stand-up see the positive in life.
How gratitude can help you bounce back from setbacks
November 26, 2019
It's not just for Thanksgiving — gratitude can help us overcome thought patterns hardwired in our brains.
If dogs could talk
November 26, 2019
How we interact with pit bulls sheds light on the ways we reproduce social inequality, says Katja Guenther.
How to have better conversations with friends, family — or anyone
November 25, 2019
Hate small talk? Find yourself having the same arguments? Some tips to make things better this holiday season.
Kids these days
October 18, 2019
Humanity has been complaining about ‘kids these days’ across cultures and generations for at least 2,600 years.
Using stimulants to cram for exams ruins sleep and doesn't help test scores
October 16, 2019
Students looking to gain an academic edge by taking Adderall and other stimulants will find it backfires.
A wealth of knowledge about debt
October 10, 2019
UCLA's Hannah Appel wants to unlock the potential collective power of America's $13.5 trillion in household debt.
What’s in a name? How the concepts of Hispanic and Latino identity emerged
October 10, 2019
UC Berkeley sociologist G. Cristina Mora explains the origins of the identity we celebrate during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Youth activism is on the rise
October 3, 2019
A wave of activism has been building for decades, and adults should pay attention, says professor Jessica Taft.