UC Newsroom |

California’s Institutes for Science and Innovation celebrate 20 years of research and discovery

Twenty years on, the four UC-based California Institutes of Science and Innovation are integral to addressing California's most pressing issues with research-driven innovation.

UCLA |

New solution to kill coronavirus on common surfaces in seconds

Cold atmospheric plasma via jet spray could be used to quickly disinfect hospitals, transport and more.

UC Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship |

2021 UC Startup Innovation Challenge

Open to UC students, alumni, faculty, staff, postdocs and visiting scholars, the challenge offers prize money and connects UC-affiliated startups with investors and support networks. Apply by Nov. 10 at UCInnovationChallenge.org!

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory |

Lab team develops first-ever living 3D-printed aneurysm to improve surgical procedures, personalize treatments

The replica represents a significant step in developing better care for the 1 in 50 Americans who will suffer from brain aneurysms.

UC Newsroom |

Apply now for UC’s Startup Innovation Challenge

Winners will take home a $50K cash prize and get to network with industry leaders.

UC Irvine |

UC Irvine develops low-cost, accurate COVID-19 antibody detection platform

The portable imager could massively increase testing across the nation by the end of 2020.

UC Davis, UC Santa Cruz |

Do fidget spinners really work?

The study will assess whether a high-tech fidget device increases focus and relieves anxiety in adults with ADHD.

UC Newsroom |

New UC-led institute awarded $25M to explore potential of quantum computing and train a future workforce

The development of the quantum computer will be a real scientific revolution, says Dan Stamper-Kurn, UC Berkeley professor of physics and director of the institute.

UC Riverside |

UC Riverside discovers first effective treatment for citrus-destroying disease

The disease that has devastated crops in Florida and threatens California may finally be stoppable.

UC Berkeley |

UC Berkeley launches trial of saliva test for COVID-19

Saliva can be gathered without medical supervision, unlike current tests, which saves time, money and precious PPE.

UCLA |

Wearable-tech glove translates sign language into speech in real time

It is inexpensive, flexible and highly durable, UCLA bioengineers say.

UC Irvine |

The future of retail

The pandemic may have altered the shopping landscape in permanent ways.