Ask a Psychologist: Why Do We Fall for Fake News?
Nadia 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
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.
SoCal LINK Leverages the Power of a Triangle to Transform Schools
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.
Food for Thought: The Ingredients for Social Change
In the UC San Diego School of Social Sciences, scholars are looking at the cultural, environmental, economic, and political implications of the foods we eat. Their work explores food systems and ways to make access to food more equitable and sustainable.
More Power Grid Connectivity in Western U.S Could Supercharge Clean Energy
A new study led by researchers at the University of California San Diego offers a first-of-its-kind look at how deeper coordination among Western U.S. states could lower the cost of decarbonizing the electric grid—and speed up the clean energy transition.
UC San Diego Professor Explores Academia’s Role in AI’s Evolution at Major National Conference
At the inaugural HumanX conference in Las Vegas, David Danks, a UC San Diego professor of Data Science, Philosophy, and Policy and national expert in AI ethics, shared insights on the evolving international landscape of AI and the industry's unique dynamics.
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