UC Davis |

Solar power at night?

It’s no joke, says a professor developing prototypes of nighttime solar cells capable of generating power.

UC Berkeley |

New helmet design can deal with sports’ twists and turns

UC Berkeley neurologist Robert Knight has designed a helmet that can absorb blows today's helmets don't protect against.

UC Riverside |

Putting gene therapy in reach

A disruptive new technology could bring cellular engineering and its lifesaving potential to more people.

UCSF |

Toward a “head-to-toe” health check from a single blood test

A UCSF physician is developing a screen capable of providing a detailed portrait of current health and future disease risks.

Berkeley Lab |

Shedding a new light on Egyptian mummies

Berkeley Lab teams work with Cairo University researchers to study soil and bone samples dating back 4,000 years.

UC San Diego |

UC's race to stay ahead of wildfires

UC San Diego matches increased fire danger with improved monitoring capability.

Berkeley Lab and UC Santa Cruz |

Seeing the cosmos in color for the first time

DESI, a 5,000-eyed instrument, is being used by UC researchers to explore the mystery of dark energy in color.

UCLA |

Body image concerns are universal

A new app helps researchers understand the true extent of our insecurities.

UC Berkeley |

Racial bias found in widely used health care prediction algorithm

A new study reveals significant racial bias in a software program that affects access to care for millions of Americans.

UC Newsroom |

Lo and behold: The internet

On this day 50 years ago, the internet was born.

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory |

Improving indoor air quality during wildfires

Indoor air scientists explain how to protect homes, schools, and other buildings from air pollution during wildfires.

UC San Diego |

Is the future alternative meats?

Plant-based and cultivated meats are popping up everywhere — even Burger King. Are they here to stay?