Ask a Psychologist: Why Do We Fall for Fake News?
Politics & SocietyNadia Brashier of Psychology shares why we come to believe things that are untrue and tips for spotting misinformation.
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Congressional Stock Trading Severely Undermines Public Trust and Compliance with the Law
Business & EconomicsA 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.
Three UC San Diego Researchers Elected to the National Academy of Sciences
Health & BehaviorThe 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.
Do TikTok’s Viral Life Hacks Actually Help Your Mental Health?
Health & BehaviorSocial 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 Leverages the Power of a Triangle to Transform Schools
Politics & SocietySoCal 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.
Use of Metformin Associated with Exceptional Longevity Among Older Women
Health & BehaviorIn a study of older adult women with diabetes, metformin, a widely used diabetes medication, was associated with a 30% lower risk of death before age 90 compared to use of sulfonylurea, another diabetes medication.
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