Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory |

Crop yield gets boost with modified genes in photosynthesis

Researchers increase plant proteins that result in more efficient use of sunlight.

UC Merced |

Grad student’s water-mapping work leads to national recognition

Using big data to streamline water planning and fight climate change.

UC Davis |

Why do seabirds eat plastic? The answer stinks

Marine plastic debris is an olfactory trap for seabirds.

UC San Francisco |

Mexico's soda tax could reduce diabetes, heart disease and health costs

International study finds that Mexico's soda tax could save approximately $1 billion in direct health care costs over next decade.

UC San Diego |

Creating a new kind of climate warrior

Researchers help rural women in India improve health and slow global warming through clean cookstove use.

KPCC |

How America is coping with the devastating avocado shortage

UC farm advisor Ben Faber explains the avocado shortage.

The New York Times |

Putting sugary soda out of reach

Early indicators are promising from UCSF's ban on sales of sugar-sweetened beverages.

UC Riverside |

'Bionic' spinach plants can detect explosives

The work has potential applications in agriculture and in the defense and law enforcement fields.

UC Davis |

New animal health-food safety lab dedicated

Lab devoted to protecting farm animals, the food supply and the public against new and emerging diseases.

UC Davis |

UC Davis center receives $10M to continue improving ag health and safety

Center provides practical solutions for farmers, farmworkers and communities.

UCLA |

Do soda taxes help curb obesity?

UCLA dietitians weigh in.

UC San Diego |

Eating healthy, with a side of science

The science of healthy eating: not just how to eat healthy but why eating healthy is good medicine.