UC continues to press for free access to publicly-funded research despite stalled talks with Elsevier.
UC Berkeley |
How UC is working to expand open access to its research
UC Santa Barbara |
Surviving the era of unlimited distraction
A team of scientists is helping teenagers learn to calm and focus their minds.
UC Office of the President |
UC scientists combat wildfires with lifesaving tools, solutions
While firefighters battle raging wildfires in Northern and Southern California, the University of California is finding lifesaving solutions to stem the growing threat of fire by harnessing cutting-edge technologies to meet the state’s frightening new reality.
UC Office of the President |
Nominations sought for ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ Nobel laureate meetings fellowship
The University of California’s Office of the President and the Office of the Chief Investment Officer are seeking applicants from UC students and postdoctoral fellows to attend an invitation-only week of lectures and small seminars with Nobel laureates in Lindau, Germany.
UC Office of the President |
UC President Napolitano’s statement on new restrictions regarding fetal tissue research
The Trump administration dealt a blow today to scientific discovery and medical advancement. Fetal tissue research has helped find cures for millions of Americans who suffer from debilitating diseases, while improving the quality of life for others.
UC Office of the President |
More than $9M in research grants awarded to UC campuses to address California’s critical issues
Grants from the University of California’s Multicampus Research Programs and Initiatives (MRPI) to help UC researchers address pressing contemporary issues.
UC Berkeley |
How poor sleep can ruin your social life
People found sleep-deprived individuals to be more socially unattractive, and felt lonelier after interacting with them.
UC Berkeley |
Water harvester delivers fresh water from air
Powered only by sunlight, a next-generation water harvester has pulled drinking water from thin, desert air.
UC Office of the President |
UC researchers named to prestigious National Academy of Inventors
Nine University of California inventors and innovators have been selected to become National Academy of Inventors (NAI) fellows, in recognition of their pioneering research with significant societal impacts.
UCLA |
Curcumin improves memory and mood, new study says
Lovers of Indian food, give yourselves a second helping. The compound found in turmeric has new benefits.
UC Office of the President |
UC praises Gov. Brown proposal to establish precision health institute
Executive Vice President of UC Health John D. Stobo issued a statement today (Jan. 10) applauding Governor Brown’s proposal to establish the California Institute to Advance Precision Health and Medicine.
UC Office of the President |
UC releasing new Climate Lab videos after first six episodes hit 12 million views
The University of California announced today (Nov. 17) that it is releasing three more episodes of its innovative new video series, Climate Lab, which seeks to change the way people communicate and think about global climate change.