New research in psychology has found that that older couples have lower levels of the stress hormone when their partners feel positive emotions. This effect was even stronger for people who reported higher satisfaction in their relationships.
The extent to which “civilization” heightens or lessens the likelihood of violent conflict throughout human history has remained one of the most enduring questions among anthropologists. But a new collaborative study of archaeological groups from the Andes region of South America suggests that being part of a centrally organized state society is only part of the equation.
Hostility for people in opposing political parties in the U.S. has been increasing for decades. Research in political science is at the frontier of more detailed measures of polarization that show what drives those feelings. This research provides insight on what might change the course of the nation.
Ever wondered about the scientific accuracy of relationships in your favorite rom-coms? Paul Eastwick, a psychology professor at UC Davis, does this ins his newly released podcast Love Factually.
A UC Davis research team systematically analyzed 40 empirical studies, the majority of which had found that outdoor air pollution is associated with differences in children’s brains. These differences include volumes of white matter, which is associated with cognitive function, connections throughout the brain and even early markers for Alzheimer’s.
Enrollment of low-income, undocumented students declined by half at University of California and California State University campuses from 2016 through the 2022-23 academic year, according to a new study by the University of California Civil Rights Project at UCLA and UC Davis School of Law.
In her short film Unpacking Immigration, anthropology doctoral candidate Harleen Bal illuminates what she calls the “unseen middle step between the farm and the table” by exploring the lives of immigrant meatpackers living in Livingston, California.
Adolescents who had emotional support from friends and relatives, and who were biologically prepared to respond well to others, were more likely to exhibit prosocial behavior and empathy for others as they entered young adulthood, compared to adolescents without that kind of backing.
In 2022, the nation’s largest infant formula manufacturer sent new parents scrambling when it launched a product recall that sparked shortages nationwide. UC Davis researchers contributed to a National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine report that identifies the causes of the shortages and detailed recommendations for securing national supplies.
The UC Davis College of Letters and Science has political scientists, historians, security experts and others who can address various issues in the elections this year. This expert guide was initially published in February and again updated in September 2024.
