Why cities should stop playing Amazon’s game and quit offering companies tax incentives
February 28, 2019
Economic research suggests tax incentives and other corporate subsidies don't have the positive impact they're supposed to.
The science of work
February 27, 2019
Are innovators born or are they created? Elizabeth Lyons sets out to answer questions just like this.
Adolescents have a fundamental need to contribute
February 27, 2019
Teens get a bad rap as selfish, dangerous risk-takers, but neuroscience and psychology are revising that image.
Three years into soda tax, sugary drink consumption down more than 50 percent in Berkeley
February 21, 2019
Taxes may be a promising new tool in the fight again obesity, cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Female presidents are held to higher standards than males
February 20, 2019
A new analysis of presidential approval ratings reveals truths about gender biases.
Swipe right: 7 tips for online dating
February 14, 2019
UC Berkeley's Skyler Wang tells you what you need to know about online dating.
Young, gifted and black: The next generation of activists
February 13, 2019
This Black History Month, we honor some of the bright young activists who are challenging the status quo and working to build a better future for us all.
When a sigh is not just a sigh
February 7, 2019
A brand new audio map of vocal outbursts spans 24 emotions.
Young, gifted and black: The next generation of researchers
February 6, 2019
For Black History Month, we highlight young researchers who are turning their work into a potent force for social justice and equity.
Joint bank accounts make for happier couples
February 6, 2019
Those who keep finances separate are likelier to split up, be less satisfied with their relationship.