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- 1Teens face different online risks depending on platform, study finds●University of Southern California: Risks faced by teens online vary by platform, study shows. “A recent study in JAMA Pe
Researchers at the University of Southern California collaborated on a study published in JAMA Pediatrics offering one of the first assessments of how different social media platforms expose teenagers to distinct types of harm. The findings suggest that online risks are not uniform, and that platform-specific features shape what dangers young users encounter, a point likely to feed ongoing debates about regulating social media for minors.
- 2Saturn's Moon Offers Clues in Search for Alien Life▼Saturn’s moon offers clues in search for extraterrestrial life
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside say Saturn's moon Enceladus could offer clues about whether life exists beyond Earth. The frozen moon has a subsurface ocean that vents material into space, making it a promising target in the search for extraterrestrial life, and the findings are drawing attention among scientists and space enthusiasts.
- 3Berkeley report calls for world court review of Mexico under López Obrador●Berkeley report urges world court review of Mexico under López Obrador
A report by the University of California, Berkeley is urging the International Court of Justice to review Mexico's conduct under former president Andrés Manuel López Obrador. The document reportedly raises concerns about governance and rule of law during his 2018-2024 administration. The call is drawing attention to how López Obrador's legacy is being judged internationally as Claudia Sheinbaum's government continues his political movement.
- 4California mails 2026 general election ballots to San Diego voters▼Ballots for 2026 California general election mailed to San Diego voters
County election officials in San Diego have begun mailing ballots to registered voters for the 2026 California general election. The mailing marks the start of voting under California's universal vote-by-mail system, which sends a ballot to every registered voter. Voters can return ballots by mail, at drop boxes, or in person, with officials urging early returns ahead of election day.
- 5UCSB Researchers Join Three NSF Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes▼UCSB researchers to collaborate in three of NSF's Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes
Researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara will take part in three of the National Science Foundation's Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes, the university announced. The multi-institution institutes are part of the NSF's effort to advance quantum science and technology, and UCSB's involvement underscores its standing as a leading center for quantum research.
- 6UCSD studies mental health outcomes after device-free camp●UCSD looks at mental health outcomes following device-free camp
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego are examining the mental health effects of a device-free camp, looking at how stepping away from phones and screens influences young people's wellbeing. The work feeds into a broader debate about social media and technology use among adolescents, and what unplugged experiences might offer.
- 7Former Governor Gray Davis Reflects on Career in Berkeley Project●Now an elder statesman, former Gov. Gray Davis surveys his career in a major Berkeley project
Former California Governor Gray Davis, now regarded as an elder statesman, is reviewing his decades in public life as part of a major oral history project at the University of California, Berkeley. The undertaking documents his career, including his time as governor and the 2003 recall that ended it, preserving his account for researchers and the public.