What it means to be boldly Californian
Look back on 150 years of amazing discoveries, students and visionaries that helped make UC what it is today in a new video.
Spiders vs. scorpions
Spider fear is one of the most well-studied phobias, but a new study shows people are more afraid of scorpions.
Opioid crisis: This doctor’s street-level views could change the course of the epidemic
UCSF's Daniel Ciccarone explores opioid use up close to try to stem the rising tide of overdoses.
Psychedelic drugs could treat depression, and other mental illnesses
Psychedelics have shown promise in the clinic for treating neuropsychiatric diseases.
Trump and Sessions can end immigrant family separations without Congress’ help
Current immigration laws give the executive branch considerable discretion.
Electrically stimulating the brain may restore movement after stroke
The findings suggest the potential for brain implants to treat stroke patients.
What it means to be moved by love
There are universal sensations when we are moved by love, including goosebumps, tears and tenderness.
Napolitano on family separations: ‘I don’t know how this could be justified either legally or morally’
The UC president called Trump’s zero-tolerance policies ‘cruel’ and a ‘misallocation’ of resources.
V. Ramanathan shares $1.33M sustainable development prize with fellow climate science pioneer
The renowned Scripps climate researcher and former NASA scientist James Hansen honored for their work.
How Sally Ride shattered the ultimate glass ceiling
UC astronauts like Sally Ride paved the way for women at the highest level: space.
Mammals going nocturnal to avoid humans
Human activity is causing the planet’s mammals to flee daylight for the protection of night, according to a new study.
Does pain expected equal pain felt? Ask a kid
A science-backed strategy can help calm your kid before their next blood draw or shot.
The rise of California's tent cities
The extreme shortage of affordable housing is driving California's epidemic of homelessness.
UC Davis launches digital tool in Lebanon to help Syrian refugees reclaim right to education
Jihad Qusanyeh, imprisoned and tortured as a student, will be among the first to assemble his virtual ‘backpack.’
Pulling fresh water from desert air
Powered only by sunlight, a next-generation water harvester has pulled drinking water from thin, desert air.
Meet UC’s 2018 graduates: Californians who are citizens of the world
The Class of 2018 is ready to lead, both at home and abroad.
The University of California leads in US patents
The UC system easily rises to the top when it comes to invention.
Bus driver turned UCLA graduate steers life in new direction
Sequoia Thompson follows her dream of becoming a clinical psychologist and working with queer black youth.
Speak your truth
Transgender grad Lucero Camarena will bring a message of authenticity to the commencement stage.
Welfare backlash tied to white fear of declining status
Racial resentment is found to fuel opposition to government anti-poverty programs.