Psychologist: Show Troubled Kids Peter Parker, Not Spider-Man

Chris FradkinBefore Spider-Man became Spider-Man, he was Peter Parker, an orphan living with relatives of modest means, and a bullying victim forced to cope with the murder of his uncle.

Professor Wins Major Award for ‘Time Machine’ Project

Miriam BarlowUC Merced Professor Miriam Barlow was honored with a major award last month for her role in developing a method to restore the efficacy of antibiotics and help doctors deal with resistant bacteria.

Hmong Anniversary Celebration Kicks Off at UC Merced

Hmong artwork is on display in the UC Merced Art Gallery.This year marks the 40th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, and with it, the beginning of the Hmong, Lao and other Southeast Asian migration from Laos and

Kids Under 2 Can Spy Deception in Others, Study Shows

Rose ScottIn its most positive form, deception — when used in moderation — can be critical to maintaining social relationships. The ability to recognize and use deception is considered point of demarcation in a young person’s growth and maturation.

Study: Skewed Academic Expectations Linked to Sexual Risk

Irenee BeattieScholars and educators alike believe raising expectations leads to higher achievement and self esteem among adolescents.

Project Aims to Fight Breast Cancer One Message at a Time

Susana RamirezResearch indicates that obesity can increase a woman’s risk of developing and dying from breast cancer.

Humanities Center Aims to Bring Depth to Water Issues

Ignacio López-Calvo will serve as the new director of the Center for the Humanities.Open any newspaper — or news website — and you’re likely to see at least one article about California’s wat