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7 world-changing UC innovations that emerged from federal research funding

From the internet to the ozone layer, AI to the human genome, UC scientists have turned federal research funding into history-making, economy-boosting solutions.

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Cuts to federal science spending will cost every American

America’s scientific leadership is teetering. The proposed federal budget would send it off a cliff.

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An election like no other. Getting Californians ready to vote
UC Newsroom |

Your voting questions, answered

Don't miss this Oct. 5 event with UC election experts.
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UC Berkeley via The Conversation |

6 ways mail-in ballots are protected from fraud

The mail-in voting process has several built-in safeguards that make it hard to vote fraudulently.
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UCSF |

This diet is popular — but it doesn’t work

Research shows intermittent fasting is not effective on its own for weight loss.
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UC San Diego |

Statins reduce COVID-19 severity, likely by removing cholesterol that virus uses to infect

Researchers discovered that cholesterol-lowering statins reduced risk of severe COVID-19 infection.
Margaret Atwood and Kate Schatz on Zoom
UC Santa Cruz |

Hope in the time of dystopia

“The Handmaid's Tale” author Margaret Atwood offers wisdom, historical context and views on current events during an online lecture.
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UC Newsroom |

New UC poll: Concern over current events could spur record numbers of young adults to vote

The state’s newest voters are paying close attention to the issues, and nearly 60 percent plan to vote early, most of them by mail.
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UCSF |

‘Awe walks’ boost emotional well-being

Awe leads to more positive feelings, and helps us intervene with negative ones, study says.
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UCLA |

Why you should never feel guilty about getting a good night’s sleep

UCLA researchers behind a new study on the human brain say ‘sleep is as important as food.’
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UC Newsroom |

Learning resources for parents, students and educators as school gets back in session

Standards-based lessons that will remain useful long after life and learning have returned to normal.
Tracey Osborne
UC Merced |

Professor Tracey Osborne taking on complex, grand challenges in climate and social justice

All of our greatest challenges are connected, says Osborne, and solutions lie in the recognition of that fact.
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UC Davis |

Can dogs detect COVID-19?

Some very good dogs are trying.
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UC Berkeley |

How we sleep today may forecast when Alzheimer’s disease begins

Get some more sleep — deep, restorative slumber may defend against virulent dementia.