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What Does a Pain Score Mean to Doctors and Patients?

Tannistha Sarkar, a PhD candidate in sociology at UC San Diego, studies what pain scores really communicate. Her research explores how patients interpret and describe pain, how doctors understand those accounts, and why the same number can mean very different things to different people.

Politics and Profanity: Why Are Politicians Swearing More?

Benjamin Bergen, professor of cognitive science, and Pamela Ban, associate professor of political science, both from the UC San Diego School of Social Sciences, examine why swearing among politicians is on the rise and what it reveals about persuasion, emotion and modern public discourse.

Like Humans, Some Primates Become Cautious of Germs in the Wake of a Viral Outbreak

In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, people became more cautious of germs and potential sources of infection. A new University of California San Diego study suggests macaques may respond similarly after experiencing a disease outbreak, becoming more wary of potentially contaminated food.

From Tutors to School Leaders, UC San Diego Education Studies Shapes the Region’s Classrooms

From tutoring and mentoring local students to preparing future teachers and school leaders, UC San Diego’s Department of Education Studies is helping shape education across San Diego County. Through hands-on learning, community partnerships and research, its impact extends far beyond the classroom.

Polynesian Wayfinding Is Written in the Genomes of Island Populations

A new University of California San Diego study shows the history of voyaging is reflected in the genomes of Polynesian populations today.

Fewer Than Half of Americans Expect Free and Fair Midterms

Americans are heading into the 2026 midterm elections with widespread uncertainty about the integrity of the vote, according to a new national survey from the University of California San Diego.

What These Emmy-Nominated Shows Reveal About Hollywood’s Impact on Local Economies

Ahead of this year’s Emmy Awards, UC San Diego professor of Ethnic Studies Curtis Marez discussed what four nominated shows—Widow’s Bay, Pluribus, DTF St. Louis and Beef—reveal about Hollywood’s effect on the places where television is made.

Every Breath You Take Has a Unique Impact on the Brain

A new study led by researchers at the University of California San Diego shows that the brain does not simply respond to breathing as a steady rhythm. Instead, the detailed shape of each individual breath is closely linked to the shape of neural activity in brain regions.

Wildfire Losses Have Lasting Economic Consequences for Homeowners

A new National Bureau of Economic Research from the University of California San Diego shows that wildfire damage can have long-term economic consequences for households, resulting in income losses, relocation of residents as well as slow rebuilding for several years after a fire.

Are the European Wildfires a Sign of a Climate Tipping Point?

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.

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