UC Berkeley |

When a sigh is not just a sigh

A brand new audio map of vocal outbursts spans 24 emotions.

UCLA |

Joint bank accounts make for happier couples

Those who keep finances separate are likelier to split up, be less satisfied with their relationship.

UC Newsroom |

Young, gifted and black: The next generation of researchers

For Black History Month, we highlight young researchers who are turning their work into a potent force for social justice and equity.

UC Davis |

Want a successful Super Bowl ad? Don't make people think

Ads that take a certain approach find victory during the game's biggest event.

UC Riverside |

Fathers are happier parents than mothers, new study shows

A new study shows fathers experience more well-being from parenthood than mothers.

UC Riverside |

From Timothy Leary's office to the company of giants

How Robert Rosenthal brought behavioral psychology to the masses with “Pygmalion in the Classroom.”

UCLA |

Don't wait to have fun, science says

Our quest for just the right moment often means missing out on having a good experience.

UC Riverside |

Rethinking what we teach about California's missions

There are ghosts to be reckoned with in our state and its history, which an entirely new field aims to address.

UC San Diego |

Risk tolerance: It's in your DNA

Large study identifies genetic variants linked to risk tolerance and risky behaviors.

UC Santa Cruz |

The importance of being tilted

New findings show how a tilt of the head facilitates social interaction, with potential benefits for people with autism.

UCSF |

The mystery of the super-ager

Researchers are trying to figure out the secret to some elderly people's success.

UC Davis |

The female historians unearthing women's stories

A new Oxford handbook restores women to their rightful place on the world's stage.