UC Berkeley scientist Matt Walker shows how missing sleep can really catch up with you in his new TED Talk.
Lack of sleep shrinks men's testicles?
These psychiatrists bring mental health care to those who need it most
A program at UCSF is training psychiatrists to care for people often overlooked by the mental health care system.
How has #MeToo changed the way we live?
A new study provides insight into three questions that are central to today’s media coverage of #MeToo.
Preparing to care for the Baby Boomer wave that’s coming
Scientists examine how wisdom, loneliness, sleep quality and more impact the well-being of older persons.
Study busts myths about gossip
A first-of-its-kind study asserts that women don’t gossip negatively more often than men, among other conclusions.
UC Berkeley students investigate war crimes using social media
A new generation of human rights investigators is already contributing to vital and Pulitzer Prize-winning work.
UCSF launches new Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative with $30M gift
Marc and Lynne Benioff's donation will create a first-of-its-kind initiative to research the causes of homelessness and find solutions.
Anxiety ‘epidemic’ brewing on college campuses
Rates of worry have doubled since 2008, researchers find.
Media exposure to mass violence can fuel cycle of distress, study shows
Researchers found graphic news exposure can fuel anxiety while promoting more media consumption.
American parents (still) prefer boys — and it's hurting their daughters' test scores
Family bias can explain a non-trivial part of the observed gender disparities in math performance.
New center to address immigration policy debates in real time
U.S. Immigration Policy Center at UC San Diego aims to bring data-driven research to decision makers, media and the public.
How to engage in difficult but respectful dialogue
‘3 Practices’ work especially well. A two-day workshop explored the technique.