Vulnerability of mussels to harmful effects from acidic seawater varies among different West Coast locations, study finds.

Want to motivate individuals to stop global warming? UC San Diego research points to a successful strategy.

UC is increasingly playing a pivotal role in the California economy as a driving force behind successful startups.

People are responsible for more than 90 percent of California fires, says a UC Berkeley scientist.

Berkeley Lab study finds auto accessory responsible for almost 1 percent of national gas consumption.

UC Merced botanists study plants in diverse habitats to peek into the future of California's crops.

New drones can more accurately pinpoint methane leaks and enhance safety in rural areas.

Of 12 crops examined in Yolo County, walnuts are most vulnerable, while processing tomatoes and alfalfa acreage may increase due to warmer winters.

The Earth has broken a record set 56 million years ago, according to UC Riverside and UC Santa Cruz researchers.

Alternative fuel hype delivers excitement but not sales. A UC Davis professor examines what a massive shift to low-carbon vehicles will take.

"Upcycling" greenhouse gases into new building materials could be a climate game changer.

UC Riverside study shows plants grown in poor air release more pollutants when burned than biomass in purer areas.