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Let’s get vaccinated, for our families and communities, says UC President Drake in a new video
President Drake, who provided vaccinations on a recent Sunday at a community hub in the Mission District, delivers a PSA on why getting immunized against COVID-19 is so important.
How to resocialize after the pandemic
COVID-19 took a toll on our relationships. Understanding why might help us come back together.
Did racism kill Jackie Robinson?
Jackie Robinson integrated Major League Baseball over 70 years ago, breaking down barriers for future generations. Now, scientists ask — did racism lead to Robinson's early death?
Could California put solar panels on top of canals?
Scientists at UC Merced and UC Santa Cruz are exploring a potential project to combine renewable energy with water conservation.
Up close with Iceland’s new (and erupting) volcano
A geology professor witnesses the birth of Iceland’s newest volcano, which is still erupting.
The incredible bacterial ‘homing missiles’ that scientists want to harness
A Berkeley Lab-led team is digging into bacteria-produced nanomachines that could fast-track microbiome science.
Testing strategies for safer air travel during the pandemic
A new study offers much-needed data to airlines and states that have had little guidance on how to enable safe travel.
FDA approves first test of CRISPR to correct genetic defect causing sickle cell disease
UC scientists and physicians hope to permanently cure patients of sickle cell disease by using CRISPR-Cas9 to replace a defective gene with the normal version.
'Another glass ceiling shattered'
Student Gina Schneider becomes a part of history as one of the first women in the U.S. to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout.
A new theory for Zoom fatigue
Scholar’s theory on what causes Zoom fatigue focuses on how the technology warps our sense of space in interactions.
The K-12 post-pandemic classroom
A UC Irvine professor of education discusses COVID-19’s lasting impact on reading, writing and recovery.
New sitcom produced by UC Riverside’s Reza Aslan brings humor and heart to assimilation
The new show follows a Marine combat veteran and a former interpreter as they adjust to life in America after life in Afghanistan.
UC Santa Cruz joins new consortium to ensure future of SlaveVoyages database
Three UC campuses will help grow a repository that Henry Louis Gates Jr. has called one of the most significant research projects in the history of slavery.
Historical photographs of César Chávez available through UC Merced library
The UC Merced Library holds intimate portraits of labor leader, community organizer, businessman and Latino American civil rights activist César Chávez.
When ‘eradicated’ species bounce back with a vengeance
Lessons from a failed experiment in removing invasive species mark a new way forward.
To keep a sharp mind, start thinking of heart health in your 20s
Obesity, hypertension and high glucose in early adulthood may take a heavy toll on cognition late in life, UCSF-led study shows.
Is this the age of the vaccine passport?
Experts look at the potential impact of the passports, which are likely to permeate travel, education and the workplace.
Growing national movement urges Congress to reinvest in Pell Grants
UC, along with nearly 1,200 higher education organizations, urged Congress this week to reinvest in the federal aid program that helps millions of students afford college.
Navigating a year of heartbreak and hope: Q&A with Dr. Carrie L. Byington, executive vice president of UC Health
A look at UC’s role in helping California respond to an unprecedented crisis.
COVID-19: A year in reflections
The UC community shares their stories of a year of hardship, courage and resilience.