Scientists hope they can fend off a devastating strain of stem rust.
Homeless and Hunger Awareness Week empowers students to help needy
The nationwide event inspires students to embrace public service here at home.
How American cities can make sci-fi a reality
David Sedlak finds a solution to our water woes in "Dune."
Smart greenhouses generate solar power and grow crops at the same time
UC Santa Cruz shows you can capture solar for electricity and plant growth at the same time while reducing water needs.
More Latinos are joining 4-H
The 100-year-old organization is catching up to the state's diversity.
The next generation of avocados
As the fruit gains popularity worldwide, a new program plans to make it ever better.
Why food-obsessed millennials suck at cooking
Blame smartphones, UC Santa Cruz professor suggests.
New podcast explores people, places behind the food we eat
The Berkeley Food Institute explores the network of people and places behind what we eat in a new series.
Black tea may help with weight loss, too
The beverage promotes good health and lower weight by changing the mixture of bacteria in the gut.
UC Irvine opens expansive food pantry as more college students struggle with hunger
New pantry increases food security and provides healthy options on campus.
Two alumni-led companies are remaking school meals
The cafeteria is a healthier, more sustainable place these days, thanks to four alums with a passion for food.
Manganese in drinking water a cause for concern
A wide-ranging study suggests officials should monitor the chemical element as a possible public health threat.