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Explore UC as 100 students
Find out what UC would look like if its entire undergraduate student body of 226,000 were represented as just 100 students in this interactive infographic.
California’s water supplies are in trouble as climate change worsens natural dry spells, especially in the Sierra Nevada
The State Water Project cut its initial allocations for water agencies to 0 percent for 2022. An expert explains why.
Most dog breeds highly inbred
A majority of canine breeds are highly inbred, contributing to an increase in disease and health care costs throughout their lifespan.
Oops! You did it again. New test predicts if impulsivity is pathological
If you can’t stop saying or doing things that you later regret, this story is for you.
Holiday gifts that challenge gender stereotypes can support children’s development
A psychology professor outlines how children’s toys can reinforce stereotypes and shares gift-giving tips that may help counteract the effects.
The superfoods that fueled ancient Andeans through 2,500 years of turmoil
Archaeologists reconstruct a pre-Incan diet and find a lesson in human resilience.
Only alcohol – not caffeine, diet or lack of sleep – might trigger heart rhythm condition
New research finds only alcohol use to be a consistent trigger for heart arrhythmia.
Hundreds of UC faculty named among the world’s Highly Cited Researchers
The University of California system ranks at the top of Clarivate's list, a “who's who” of researchers worldwide.
Understanding omicron, the new COVID-19 variant
Here's what we know so far about the omicron variant.
UC leaders urge the Biden administration to strengthen the DACA program
A proposed rule would fortify the program that provides legal protections for young people who were brought to the United States as children.
Scientists discover potential cause of Alzheimer’s disease
Existing drugs may offer effective prevention.
Supply chain shortages hit home
With labor shortages and other pandemic-related issues continuing, supply chain problems will likely extend deep into 2022, if not longer.
The link between blood pressure and spinal cord injuries
Patients with spinal cord injuries — even devastating ones — have a better chance of regaining some mobility if their blood pressure is maintained within newly defined range during surgery.
How to handle the holidays amid COVID-19 safety concerns and other challenges
Clinical psychologist Jessica Borelli shares tips for reducing stress during a holiday season that is almost, but not quite, back to normal.
The science behind ‘brain flow’ — and how to achieve it
Being “in the zone” is a real thing, and scientists are beginning to understand how it works.
Too many firefighters are dying of cancer. UCLA’s Derek Urwin aims to change that
The veteran L.A. County firefighter expects to earn his Ph.D. in chemistry in winter quarter and start a new career focused on understanding firefighter safety and health.
Serve your community at your Thanksgiving table
Six ways to bring deeper meaning to your meal by supporting farmers, farmworkers and the planet.
A color-popping idea for Thanksgiving dessert
Impress your family and friends with this colorful holiday superfood.
Racism isn’t rocket science — it’s more complicated
Understanding the history of America’s structurally racist roots can be just as nuanced as research done in a science lab, says Victoria Robinson, and worth celebrating as a way to bridge differences.
Study shows climate-driven forest fires on the rise
The western U.S. will see an exponential increase in widlfire activity over the coming decades, researchers report.