UC Berkeley | 
California has dramatically improved its air quality, but racial disparities persist
The state’s aggressive emissions policies have reduced exposure to PM2.5 air pollution by 65 percent since 2000, but low-income communities of color still breathe the dirtiest air.
UC San Diego | 
Dangerous airborne fungus boosted by California droughts
Valley fever cases peak from September to November; drought temporarily dampens these peaks, but leads to bigger surges once rain returns
UCLA | 
Lyme disease early detection could get boost from simpler, faster testing technology
An AI-enabled testing technology with point-of-care potential was shown to be accurate and reliable in UCLA-led study.
UC Newsroom | 
You know wildfire smoke is bad for you. But did you know it's this bad?
Breathing wildfire smoke harms our lungs — but the damage doesn't stop there. And UC research finds that wildfire smoke could be 10x more toxic than smoke from "everyday" sources like traffic and industry.
UC Davis | 
Innovative new technology helps seniors age in place
Interactive tech can help older adults live alone and ease caregiver fatigue.
UC Santa Barbara | 
Mosquitoes sense infrared from body heat to help track humans down
It’s not quite heat vision, but mosquitoes do use thermal infrared to find human hosts.
UC Berkeley | 
Stop worrying about being happy
New psychology research suggests worrying about being happy makes people unhappy.
University of California Health | 
Access to life-saving nutrition for babies is closer to becoming law as AB 3059 heads to governor’s desk
The University of California and Assemblymember Akilah Weber, M.D., celebrate the successful passage of AB 3059, a pivotal step toward addressing disparities in accessing donor milk, a life-saving nutrition source for babies in need. With the bill passed by both the Senate and Assembly, attention turns to securing the Governor's signature to make it law.
UC Santa Cruz | 
Singing from memory unlocks a surprisingly common musical superpower
Go ahead and sing in the shower — you might just have perfect pitch.
UC San Francisco | 
Here’s what to know about the mpox outbreak emergency
A physician-researcher explains different variants of the disease and risks to different populations.
UC Irvine | 
Helping students, parents prepare for the new school year
In this podcast, psychologist Jessica Borelli offers strategies for easing the back-to-school transition.
UCLA | 
Venting your frustrations can make friends like you better — if you do it right
Psychologists at UCLA find it isn’t cathartic but can strengthen bonds that might pay off in the future.