Why Are People Lining Up for Labubus? An Expert Breaks Down the Pop Culture Craze
From Pop Mart to pop culture: Caroline Jack, associate professor in the Department of Communication, breaks down how a toy like Labubu becomes a global trend.
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Gossip Can Be Good For You?
Eshin Jolly, assistant professor of psychology, explores how gossiping can be a valuable tool for social connection.
The $19 Strawberry That Went Viral. The Egg Prices Everyone’s Talking About. An Expert Explains Why
A $19 strawberry from Erewhon and the rising cost of everyday staples have turned grocery prices into a cultural flashpoint. Neuroeconomist Uma Karmarkar unpacks why these moments strike such a nerve—and what they reveal about how we’re coping with uncertainty, control and economic stress in 2025.
Notes From Abroad: First Impressions, New Adventures
One summer. New cities. Lasting memories. Eight UC San Diego students take us inside their summer adventures through their own stories and photos. Follow along with their journeys in a series of reflections recorded during their travels.
Tariffs, Explained — and Explored
Five UC San Diego experts offer insight into how tariffs work, why they’re used, and what their impact is in today’s interconnected world.
How Eyewitness Memory Can Serve Justice
Eyewitness misidentifications have long been a source of wrongful convictions, casting doubt on the reliability of memory in the courtroom. But UC San Diego psychologist John Wixted says that if memory is tested the right way, it can be a powerful tool for justice.
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