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Coming of age in a warming world: How UC students are turning climate anxiety into action

How do UC students think about their futures, knowing that the climate they were born into will probably look a whole lot different than the one they grow old in?

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A UC degree launched Miguel Tamayo’s life as an aerospace engineer. Here’s how he paid for college.

Hear how one student paid for a UC education. 

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Scientists Devise an Algorithm That Detects Sarcasm Better Than Humans Can
California Magazine |

Scientists devise algorithm that detects sarcasm better than humans

Computers show an accuracy rate of 75 percent — notably better than the humans, according to research co-led by UC Berkeley. 
UC Newsroom |

Online learning, from Biochemistry to Basque

Growing catalog expands access to classes, from niche subjects to core curriculum.
UC Riverside physicist Miguel Aragón-Calvo uses 3D-printing technology to understand how the universe has evolved.
UC Riverside |

The universe in your hand

UC Riverside physicist uses 3D-printing technology to understand how the cosmos has evolved.
Walnuts, a top California export crop, grow in orchards like this.
UC Davis |

UC Davis cracks the walnut genome

The information should accelerate the rate of breeding and variety improvement in walnuts and help breeders select for desired traits such as insect and disease resistance, and drought tolerance.
Eric Castle is one of several UCSF dental and medical experts behind the Bluetooth-enabled SmartByte retainer, which is designed to improve patient usage.
UC San Francisco |

'Smart' retainer keeps patients (and teeth) in line

Innovative research is underway at UCSF to produce a Bluetooth smart retainer for orthodontics patients, with a goal of increasing the amount of time a patient wears the device to ensure the best possible treatment outcome.
Neurosurgeon Eddie Chang operates on a patient with epilepsy. Chang’s team is mapping the regions of the brain that trigger seizures while also studying the circuits that mediate mood.
UC San Francisco |

Illuminating depression’s circuitry

UC San Francisco neurosurgeon Edward Chang is studying whether flawed brain circuitry causes mood disorders and how to restore neural processing.
A new study offers strategic guidance on the placement of marine protected areas to meet global conservation goals - See more at: http://www.news.ucsb.edu/2015/016205/protecting-ocean-species#sthash.aMH7GEAd.PcNMUi3Q.dpuf
UC Santa Barbara |

Protecting ocean species

UC Santa Barbara researchers part of study that offers guidance on the placement of marine protected areas.
Santa vs. super heroes
UC Irvine |

Santa vs. superheroes

UC Irvine physics professor compares St. Nick’s powers to those of traditional caped crusaders.
How UC is playing a unique role in race against climate change
California Magazine |

How UC is playing a unique role in global race against climate change

UC is a participant in Bill Gates' Breakthrough Energy Coalition and has proposed 10 scalable solutions for "carbon neutrality and climate stability" in California.
Tipsy Elves founders Nicklaus Morton and Evan Mendelsohn appear on ABC’s Shark Tank in December 2013.
UC San Diego |

UC San Diego alums turn ugly Christmas sweaters into booming business

Company catering to holiday fad for gaudy designs and expects $10 million in sales this year.
As part of their community engagement campaign to counter extremism, students designed stylish merchandise to get their message out.
UCLA |

UCLA students seek to counter extremism in public diplomacy course

“Safe Spot” campaign's goal is to undermine recruiting tactics of the Islamic State group by using the Internet to foster acceptance and community.
A generous donation from Leonard and Wendy Goldberg will provide resources to help UCLA identify better treatments for migraine.
UCLA |

$10 million gift to UCLA is largest to support migraine research

Donation from philanthropists Wendy and Leonard Goldberg could help alleviate suffering for millions worldwide.