While it might seem counterintuitive, we often regulate negative emotions by seeking even more negative entertainment.

New open-access virtual reality research environment transports visitors to Renaissance Italy.

UCSF releases most comprehensive study of people experiencing homelessness.

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., today (June 15) issued the following statement on California’s 2023-24 budget:

With passage of California’s fiscal year budget, the state Legislature has demonstrated its strong support for the University of California and our shared priorities. We are deeply grateful to Governor Newsom and the legislature for this support — especially during a fiscally challenging time. We believe this budget reflects their belief in the University of California’s role as a driver of economic innovation and social mobility.

We asked 7 scientists about the challenges and joys of working in climate science as members of the LGBTQ community.

Blades made from bamboo and mycelium could keep a growing number of wind blades out of landfills.

A scholar of young adult fiction presents a fresh list of LGBTQ ‘must-reads’ for the summer of 2023.

How to protect yourself against the new, fast-spreading omicron subvariant known as ‘Arcturus.’

In a first, UCSF researchers have identified chronic pain states in individuals directly from their neural activity.

A new study finds scaling up production using existing processes is highly energy-intensive.

Working with fruit flies, researchers have discovered neural pathways that tamp down the pain response.

The large-scale study is believed to be the first to demonstrate an association with Parkinson’s.