AI slop and misinformation is a systemic problem, and new research in communication shows us the limits and costs of dealing with it individually with constant skepticism.
A new review paper in Nature Neuroscience summarizes what researchers have learned about how the insula works in animals and how that might translate to its function in humans. These insights may open up the potential for the development of new treatments and therapies that change people’s lives.
Researchers at the Center for Mind and Brain have a rare opportunity to partner with epilepsy patients in an experiment that will help us understand how the brain navigates us through the world from the neurons up.
A new report co-authored by UC Davis sociologist Ariana Valle documents steep economic costs for Los Angeles Latino business owners during the June 2025 surge, including an estimated $3.16 million in losses for local businesses and an uncertain financial future.
As of March 2026, every U.S. state had introduced at least one bill seeking to regulate social media or other digital platforms for people younger than 18. The wave of legislation would be difficult for anyone to keep track of. Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have built a public database to help.
