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.
Climate change is making it harder for couples to conceive
July 10, 2018
Research finds warming temperatures have a negative effect on fertility, birth rates.
How ride-hailing could improve public transportation instead of undercutting it
July 10, 2018
With the right rules, ride-sharing apps could enhance public transit.
How to find truth in today’s partisan world
July 9, 2018
The Ethics Bowl teaches you not to win or lose a debate, but something more important: how to think.