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COVID Lockdown Disrupted Preschoolers’ Social Skills, Trailblazing Research Shows

January 29, 2025
Lockdowns. Social distancing. Shuttered schools and businesses. The COVID-19 pandemic and its sweeping disruptions set off a stampede of “what it’s doing to us” research, focused largely on schoolchildren. How were students’ academics affected? Their mental health? Their social development? Left...

What Kind of Dog Poop Bags Should I Use?

January 27, 2025

Give to UC Merced Campaign Tops $1.4 Million, Breaking Record for Third Year

January 26, 2025
Give to UC Merced, the university’s annual year-end fundraising campaign, was the most successful of its 11-year history, garnering nearly $1.43 million from 647 donors. The tremendous show of generosity far exceeded the original goal of $250,000 from 500 donors. Each year, the UC Merced campaign...

Should I throw out my kid’s Froot Loops?

January 23, 2025

The FDA knew long ago that red dye No. 3 causes cancer. Why did it take so long to ban it?

January 15, 2025

Novel Research Reveals Costs, Rewards for Youth Who Serve as Emotion Interpreters

January 13, 2025
Young people whose parents or caregivers aren’t acclimated to their community’s dominant language and culture play a valuable role in bridging communication gaps, including unspoken misunderstandings triggered by a gesture or facial expression. These interpreters, who range from pre-schoolers to...

It's not really the typical time for nasty California fires. What changed that?

January 9, 2025

Last year, 96% of California was drought-free. A new map is far more grim.

January 5, 2025

Newsom's executive order targets ultra-processed foods, improving public health

January 3, 2025

2024 Year in Review

December 19, 2024
2024 was a remarkable year for UC Merced. From groundbreaking research and academic excellence to inspiring student achievements and impactful community engagement, it has been a year of growth, innovation, and resilience. All of this was documented by our newsroom staff in more than 200 articles....

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