Climate Lab science messengers

Why scientists really aren’t the best champions of climate science

Facts and data alone won’t inspire people to take action in the fight against global warming. So what will? Find out in the final episode of "Climate Lab."

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5 myths about beer

And a fact: UC Davis brewing science classes helped start the craft beer revolution.

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Binge-watching: Healthy diversion or waste of time?

Experts weigh in on our new fix.

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UC San Diego opens first virtual reality lab for undergrads

Campus makes tomorrow's economy more accessible with new teaching lab.

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More than 1,100 to earn degrees at Hartnell, the largest in college’s history

The community college is also celebrating a record number of transfers to the UC system.

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Homeless vets with families: An untold part of veterans’ struggles

Homelessness among veterans overall is declining, but the number supporting young families is on the rise.

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Solving the mystery of floating rocks

Scientists uncover how pumice can remain buoyant for years.

UC Riverside ants

Using seaweed to kill California's least favorite ant

Hydrogel baits could help control Argentine ants, the subject of 85 percent of the state's pest control services.

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Top colleges doing the most for the American dream

UCs take the five top spots in the 2017 College Access Index.

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From first-generation to Fulbright

Daniela Estrada reflects UC Irvine’s commitment to the success of first-generation Latino students.

UCSF rat lungworm

Why a honeymoon in paradise turned into a nightmare

A UCSF doctor finds an unusual culprit when a couple falls prey to similar symptoms.

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What kind of personalities start entrepreneurial empires?

Find out how a founder's personality powers startup growth.

UC Santa Cruz Man in the High Castle

'Be so good they can’t ignore you'

Alum Kalen Egan produces Amazon’s 'The Man in the High Castle' thanks to hard work and creative drive.

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Researchers find computer code that Volkswagen used to cheat emissions tests

Computer scientist uncovers the smoking gun from 2015's scandal.

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UC Irvine named a Hispanic-serving institution

Latino enrollment reaches 25.7 percent, surpassing Department of Education benchmarks.

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7 challenges for achieving global food security

UC Davis’ Helene Dillard leads the charge for more sustainable, equitable food systems.

UC President Napolitano issues statement on President Trump's proposed fiscal 2018 budget

University of California President Janet Napolitano today (May 23) issued a statement on President Trump's proposed fiscal 2018 budget.

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Study of Earth's first animals broadens understanding of early evolution

Secrets of early life hide within one of the oldest fossil animals, Dickinsonia.

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After years of planning, California is likely to roll out its earthquake warning system next year

UC Berkeley scientists help launch a new network which will bring the state up to speed with countries like Japan.

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A leap for 3-D printing

Tresa Pollock receives a $3M fellowship to develop a platform for printing with new extreme-use materials.