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What Hollywood gets wrong (and right!) about protecting the Earth from asteroids
Meet Kirsten Howley, the real-life Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory astrophysicist working to prevent “Armageddon,” as UC celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (Feb. 11).
UC summit will focus on student involvement in the war on global hunger
Register by March 12 to participate in the 2021 Universities Fighting World Hunger Virtual Summit to be held March 25-26, 2021.
19 UC faculty awarded 2021 Sloan Research Fellowships
The prestigious award is granted to promising researchers across six campuses and Berkeley Lab.
COVID Stories: Fourth-year student grabs her surfboard, pursuing endless summer
Juggling chemistry with surfing, Katia Gibson says: “I’ve had an epiphany, and I want my life to be like this.”
Are we stuck with COVID-19 forever?
Experts weigh in on whether COVID-19 is here to stay.
Could gene therapy halt the progression of Alzheimer’s disease? A first-in-human clinical trial will seek answers
Earlier animal studies suggest the restorative gene treatment may slow, prevent or reverse progression of the disorder.
Is this one protein responsible for weight gain?
Diminishing a single protein in a set of mice caused them to gain only half the weight of other mice, even on a high-fat diet.
UC students call on federal lawmakers to increase financial aid
UC students and leaders testified to the urgent need to reinvest in Pell Grant funding that helps those from low-income families pay for college.
Q&A: David Paige on the Feb. 18 Mars Perseverance landing
The UCLA planetary scientist is deputy principal investigator for one of the NASA rover’s experiments.
6 ways to manage coronavirus depression
Knowing what depression looks like and how to manage it can help prevent you from slipping into dark moods.
New skin patch brings us closer to wearable, all-in-one health monitor
The tool could be a boon to people who need to monitor underlying conditions, like diabetes or high blood pressure.
Two UC Irvine alums are California Teachers of the Year
Both earned their teaching credentials at the UC Irvine School of Education.
Partners help us feel more connected during pandemic
But a pair of UC Riverside studies finds that kids and pets don't offset isolation from social distancing, nor do video chats.
Research security symposium focuses on protecting America’s intellectual capital
Security experts, higher education leaders convene in late Jan. to address the rise of foreign threats.
Happy Lunar New Year
Reflections on the holiday and its global celebrations from scholars at UC Irvine.
UC San Diego and San Diego County test COVID-19 early alert system in schools
A new pilot program uses wastewater and surface monitoring to detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in TK-8 schools and child care centers.
Humanity’s best friend, even in a pandemic
Dogs’ highly evolved noses can rapidly detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus, research finds.
Professor launches Center for Athletes’ Rights and Equity
New research center is the brainchild of Eddie Comeaux, a higher education professor and former Division I athlete.
Evidence mounts that eco-friendly wine tastes better
Certified organic French wines rated higher by experts, UCLA-led study finds.
UC, UCSA launch nationwide effort to increase aid for low-income students
The Double the Pell campaign calls on the federal government to reinvest in Pell Grants, the vital aid program that helps millions afford college.