In a new study evaluating the impact of the FjordPhyto citizen science program, survey data showed that travelers visiting Antarctica expressed an appreciation for learning about ecosystems and climate change while feeling enriched by citizen science engagement.
Nadia Brashier of Psychology shares why we come to believe things that are untrue and tips for spotting misinformation.
A new study from the Rady School of Management reveals that public exposure to reports of Congressional stock trading significantly reduces Americans’ trust in Congress and their willingness to comply with the law — regardless of political affiliation.
The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) has announced that University of California San Diego Professors Russell Impagliazzo, Cornelis Murre and Elizabeth Winzeler have been selected as new members. NAS membership represents one of the most distinguished honors for U.S. scientists and engineers.
Social media is full of advice on how to feel calmer, happier and healthier: Just try a cortisol "cocktail," spend a day “rotting” in bed or manifest your dream life into reality. UC San Diego experts break down the science behind six of these popular coping strategies and self-care trends.
SoCal LINK, a research-practice partnership between the Department of Education Studies and the Learner-Centered Collaborative, shapes the future of PreK-12 education by aligning research with real-world needs.
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