UC Davis |

Can being uncertain of your social rank be bad for your health?

New research suggests that not knowing where you stand takes a serious toll.

UC Santa Barbara |

Understanding human belief

Researchers make a breakthrough in quantifying belief system dynamics behind religion and politics.

UC Irvine |

Study shows foster care is bad for your health

First-of-its-kind survey finds greater mental and physical ailments among children who have been in the system.

UC Berkeley |

What really motivates people to vote?

Hint: It's not policy.

UC Santa Cruz |

The more you Google, the more likely you are to keep Googling

"Let me Google that for you" may not be so good for us after all.

UC Davis |

Wine industry leaders optimistic as millennials opt for premium wines

It turns out young people are willing to trade in beer cans for a glass of wine.

UC Irvine |

How parenting has improved since the '60s

Almost all surveyed Western nations show an increase in child care time spent by both parents.

UCLA |

Mindfulness helps children as young as 3 manage their emotions during school

An innovative new program is helping students deal with stress and focus on schoolwork.

UC Riverside |

Are you a jerk? Take the quiz

These 5 simple questions developed by a philosopher will help you figure out where you stand.

UC San Diego |

Ever wonder what the teen brain is thinking?

A landmark national survey of emotional, cognitive and social development among adolescents is now underway.

UC Irvine |

Study links selfies and happiness

Smartphones aren't always negative — for stressed-out college students, sharing photos boosts positive feelings.

UC Berkeley |

White racism linked to fatal heart disease for blacks and whites

Living in unabashedly racist communities can shorten lives, new study finds.