Climate-Related Trauma Can Have Lasting Effects on Decision-Making, Study Finds
A 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
A 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.
Courtside with Coach Eric Olen
For 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?
After 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.
Do Women Leaders Drive Better Environmental Outcomes?
Meera Mahadevan, an assistant professor of economics at UC San Diego’s School of Global Policy and Strategy discovered that when women are elected to political office in India, air pollution decreases.
Leader in Neurosurgery on Future of NIH Funding
NIH funding cuts could threaten U.S. medical research. A top neurosurgeon warns of risks to innovation and patient care.
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