Only 60 Santa Cruz Island horses remain. UC Davis researcher Amy McLean is working to keep the line alive.
A singular story
A new book reveals the extraordinary history of famous conjoined twins Chang and Eng Bunker.
Meditation's lasting power
A first-of-its-kind study of meditation practictioners shows they are able to maintain their cognitive gains.
Imagining a world without prisons
How activist icon Angela Davis continues to challenge us today.
How California became a food and wine lover's dream
The little known history of the land of milk and honey.
The secret to making it out of poverty
UC Irvine's Martín Burt finds families that overcome poverty have one thing in common — and it isn't income.
The University of California is born
The university began 150 years ago on a simple, but revolutionary idea: That college should be available to everyone.
Once-mysterious ‘Atacama Skeleton’ illuminates genetics of bone disease
UCSF researchers sequence the genome of the ‘Atacama skeleton’ and discover new mutations.
Uncovering the mystery of John Muir’s Sierra Nevada hut
A remarkable hike sent Doug Harnsberger on a quest to make the shelter become a National Historic Landmark.
How UCLA created a treasure trove for film and TV lovers
Much of Hollywood's Golden Age would have been consigned to the dustbin of history if it weren't for film lovers at UCLA.
‘Top Chef’ finalist got his start at campus cafe
From student coffeehouse cook to masterly ‘cheftestant’, Joe Sasto is a rising star.
‘Black Panther’ success amplifies findings of UCLA’s Hollywood Diversity Report
A Hollywood myth says movies with racial diversity don't make money; this year's report tells a much different story.