August 6, 2026
August 6, 2026 —
Wildfires are burning across parts of Europe, including regions many people may not associate with severe fire risk. So what do these fires reveal? Judson Boomhower, associate professor of economics discusses how wildfire risk is no longer confined to the places people are used seeing it.
July 30, 2026
July 30, 2026 —
The fifth Toy Story installment recently surpassed over $1 billion at the box office making it the highest-grossing film of 2026. So what is the secret behind the franchise’s enduring appeal? Shawna Kidman, associate professor of communication explains why in this Q&A.
June 18, 2026
June 18, 2026 —
Should one family control such a vast share of media production and distribution? For UC San Diego associate professor of communication Shawna Kidman, the answer is clear: its consequences could reach far beyond Hollywood — affecting independent movies, news outlets, sports and many jobs.
June 4, 2026
June 4, 2026 —
Psychologist Karen Dobkins shares practical steps for building a happier life by improving the way we relate to ourselves and others. The advice is at the heart a UC San Diego course she launched to help students practice self-awareness, emotional resilience, compassion and healthier communication.
June 2, 2026
June 2, 2026 —
In American In American politics, cursing and “four-letter words” are no longer confined to hot mics or hidden behind closed doors. Politicians and pundits are increasingly using so-called “bad words." Two UC San Diego professors explain why political swearing is on the rise.
May 28, 2026
May 28, 2026 —
Students often hear about the importance of networking for career success — but what does that actually look like? A new course launched by the Department of Economics in the School of Social Sciences gives students the chance to connect with accomplished professionals directly in the classroom.
May 19, 2026
May 19, 2026 —
A new UC San Diego study unveils the first empirical evidence that a modern artificial intelligence system can pass the Turing test — a major scientific benchmark that asks whether a machine can imitate human conversation so convincingly that people can’t reliably tell it apart from a real person.
May 13, 2026
May 13, 2026 —
A team of researchers from UC San Diego, University of Oregon, Purdue University, New York University and Princeton University found evidence that state media control can leave detectable traces in AI model behavior.
April 29, 2026
April 29, 2026 —
For the first time, the UC San Diego Speech and Debate Team, backed by university support, traveled farther than before and returned with a string of major national and international wins.
