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Would you let an economist set you up on a date?

Long before online dating sites existed, a pair of economists hit upon a formula with applications far beyond romance.


Find social media frustrating? Try empathy

Many walls are put between us by social media. But we can start breaking them down by putting ourselves in another’s shoes.


Purple power: Sweet potatoes get vibrant

Purple sweet potatoes could be the next big thing, thanks to ANR research. These vibrant tubers are chock full of healthy antioxidants, and sure to impress your family and friends — and social media.


Fighting to end breast cancer: The challenge is on

On May 15, UC’s California Breast Cancer Research Program will bring breast cancer researchers and advocates from around the world to San Francisco to compete for two grand prizes and an Audience Choice Award. Watch this exciting competition via a live webcast.


Young, gifted and black: The next generation of researchers

Young black scholars and scientists are already making a difference in their communities and the wider world, turning their research into a potent force for social justice and equity.