Why Are People Lining Up for Labubus? An Expert Breaks Down the Pop Culture Craze
From Pop Mart to pop culture: Caroline Jack, associate professor in the Department of Communication, breaks down how a toy like Labubu becomes a global trend.
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Is the Return to Office Leaving Women Behind?
Remote and hybrid work became the norm after the COVID-19 pandemic, but more workplaces, like Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, Disney and even the federal government have mandated that employees return to offices in recent years. But not all employees are returning at the same rate.
Gossip Can Be Good For You?
Eshin Jolly, assistant professor of psychology, explores how gossiping can be a valuable tool for social connection.
Gene Signature an Early Warning System for Aggressive Pancreatic Cancer, Study Finds
A molecular pathway used by pancreatic cancer cells to adapt to stress and inflammation could lead to earlier detection and treatment of the deadly disease.
New Research Debunks Fears of Supermarket Surge Pricing with Electronic Shelf Labels
Amid growing political concerns that supermarkets are quietly gouging shoppers through dynamic “surge pricing,” a new study from the University of California Rady School of Management offers a surprising conclusion: it’s not happening.
Documentary by UC San Diego’s Patty Ahn Explores Global BTS Fandom
"BTS ARMY: Forever We Are Young" offers a layered portrait of the massive, multilingual and multicultural fan community known as “ARMY” that helped propel K-Pop band BTS into global superstardom.
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