UC Santa Barbara |

UC Santa Barbara/Google team makes huge computing breakthrough

Researchers solve a problem that would normally take 10,000 years in 200 seconds and achieve ‘quantum supremacy.’

UC Santa Cruz |

Human Rights Lab trains students to investigate wrongdoing

This fall, 19 students will begin investigating alleged human rights abuses with their new high-tech sleuthing skills.

UC Berkeley |

Our energy grid is vulnerable. Locally sourced power may be the answer.

Solar-powered microgrids could be key in the face of increasing wildfire risk and cybersecurity threats.

UC Davis |

A breath test for opioids

UC Davis and Lawrence Livermore Lab researchers have developed a new method for detecting opioids.

UCLA |

Brain implant restores visual perception to the blind

People without sight can detect motion, distinguish light and dark with a new wireless device.

UC Davis |

Where DNA falls short in cracking crimes, scientists can use this new tool

Crime buffs know DNA has transformed forensics, but isn't always good enough. That's where proteomics comes in.

UC Berkeley |

Water harvester makes it easy to drink water from thin air

A device that cycles 24/7 to produce enough water from desert air to drink is close to hitting the market.

UC San Diego |

New app allows inspectors to find gas pump skimmers faster

A new tool will help detect devices that criminals install in gas pumps to steal consumer credit and debit card data.

UC San Diego |

New robotic lens lets you zoom in by blinking your eye

The lens is the first example of an interface between humans and soft machines. Is ‘The Terminator’ next?

UC Santa Barbara |

Spotting misinformation online via artificial intelligence

Computer scientist William Wang’s deep learning project aims to understand the spread of online misinformation.

UCLA |

Einstein was right about relativity, UCLA says — for now

Welcome to ‘extreme astrophysics’ — the most detailed study ever of a supermassive black hole and Einstein’s general theory of relativity.

UC Irvine |

UC Irvine algorithm solves Rubik’s Cube in just 1 second

In 20 moves, the artificial intelligence can solve a puzzle that keeps people busy for hours (or days ... or months ... )