Climate-Related Trauma Can Have Lasting Effects on Decision-Making, Study Finds
Q&AA new study from UC San Diego suggests that climate trauma — such as experiencing a devastating wildfire — can have lasting effects on cognitive function.
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Doomscrolling Again? Expert Explains Why We’re Wired for Worry
Insights & ExpertsA quick scroll to “stay informed” can spiral into hours of anxious doomscrolling. Why does bad news feel so addictive—and what’s it doing to our mental health? UC San Diego Today spoke with the Department of Psychiatry's Susan Tapert to find out.
Communicating with Compassion: A Student’s Perspective
Insights & ExpertsThird-year student Madeline Balzarini shared her experience participating in the Non-Violent and Compassionate Communication Workshop Series, hosted by UC San Diego’s International Services and Engagement Office, with UC San Diego Today.
Courtside with Coach Eric Olen
Q&AFor the first time in Triton history—and in its first year of full DI eligibility—the men’s basketball team was crowned Big West Regular Season Champions and will compete in the Big West Men's Basketball Championship. Head Coach Eric Olen reflects on the team and what this means for the university.
Could Cutting NIH Funding Delay the Next Alzheimer’s Breakthrough?
Insights & ExpertsAfter joining Rep. Scott Peters in Washington, D.C., Dr. Jim Brewer, chair of the Department of Neurosciences, is raising concerns about proposed NIH funding cuts. In this Q&A, he explains why sustained federal investment is essential to advancing Alzheimer’s research and more.
UC San Diego Ranked Among World’s Top 10 Universities Powering Global Innovation
Insights & ExpertsUC San Diego has been named one of the world’s top 10 universities driving global innovation, according to a report by Clarivate. Recognized for its groundbreaking research and industry impact, the university’s ideas fuel patented breakthroughs, startup creation and economic growth worldwide.
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