A $19 strawberry from Erewhon and the rising cost of everyday staples have turned grocery prices into a cultural flashpoint. Neuroeconomist Uma Karmarkar unpacks why these moments strike such a nerve—and what they reveal about how we’re coping with uncertainty, control and economic stress in 2025.
One summer. New cities. Lasting memories. Eight UC San Diego students take us inside their summer adventures through their own stories and photos. Follow along with their journeys in a series of reflections recorded during their travels.
Five UC San Diego experts offer insight into how tariffs work, why they’re used, and what their impact is in today’s interconnected world.
Eyewitness misidentifications have long been a source of wrongful convictions, casting doubt on the reliability of memory in the courtroom. But UC San Diego psychologist John Wixted says that if memory is tested the right way, it can be a powerful tool for justice.
Nadia Brashier of Psychology shares why we come to believe things that are untrue and tips for spotting misinformation.
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.
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