Is sugar in fruit different than sugar in soda?
How does the sugar in fruit compare to the sugar in processed foods like soda or cookies? Kimber Stanhope, a nutritional biologist at UC Davis, walks us through the science.
It's a wonderful life — and a wonderful California
From slugging Jackie Robinson to surfing the Internet, UC — its researchers and its students — have helped shaped California and the world.
Why should toys come in pink and blue?
Roundtable discussion — including UC Davis sociologist Elizabeth Sweet — addresses the gendered marketing of toys.
2014 across UC
In many ways, it was a very good year at the University of California's campuses and labs.
How Dr. Seuss created 'Green Eggs & Ham'
Dr. Seuss is best known for his children's books. How did he go about putting them together? UC San Diego's Lynda Claassen walks us through his process of notes and sketches for the beloved 'Green Eggs & Ham.'
Solar, water research proposals receive UC grants
Awards totaling an anticipated $5 million will fuel intercampus research into a sustainable future for the state and nation.
Praying for common ground at the Christmas-dinner table
UC Riverside's Reza Aslan, a scholar of religions, shares his family's efforts to bring together their backgrounds of faith.
What is the priority for public higher education in California?
Q&A with UC President Napolitano addresses 'what it takes to run the kind of public university system that California has historically had and what it will take in the future.'
Is it lonelier at the bottom or at the top?
Psychologist links human quest for power, influence and a foothold in the social hierarchy to mental health.
Research you've got to talk about
Academic studies from the University of California were among the most talked about research in online and popular media.
White House ratings to change conversation about higher education
Chancellor Wilcox: Excellence, access and diversity can be delivered at one time.
All UC medical centers designated as Ebola treatment centers
The hospitals were selected by state health officials; all of the facilities received an on-site assessment by CDC Ebola preparedness teams.
UC campuses dominate 'best value' list
Kiplinger's Best Values in Public Colleges rankings include Berkeley, UCLA, Santa Barbara, Irvine, San Diego, Davis and Santa Cruz.
Explore UC Riverside's Community Gardens
The UCR Community Gardens provide a space to educate, engage, inspire and feed the campus and local community.
Lens-free microscope detects cancer at the cellular level
Researchers develop device that can do the work of pathology lab microscopes
Make the best pie ever, using science
You may have Grandma’s recipe for the perfect crust, but do you really know what goes on at the molecular level? UCLA biophysicist Amy Rowat shares some of the scientific aspects of apple pie and explains how you can apply these insights in the kitchen.
China’s e-cigarette boom lacks oversight for safety
With little oversight, Chinese manufacturers are expected to ship more than 300 million e-cigarettes this year to the U.S. and Europe.
Changing trends in gun violence
Firearm suicides, notably among whites, have outpaced homicides, which have decreased in recent years.
What makes ancient Roman concrete so tough?
Changes during the curing process made the concrete remarkably resilient — and 'greener' than its modern counterpart.
Social media-behavioral psychology combo points to more HIV testing
Research suggests a valuable tool in the fight against the virus that causes AIDS.