UCLA |
Driving high? Chemists make strides toward a marijuana breath analyzer
By oxidizing THC to create an electric current, a UCLA team’s fuel cell sensor can reveal the presence of the drug.
UC Irvine via The Conversation |
The metaverse isn’t here yet, but it already has a long history
The metaverse is still unfolding, but it has been developing for more than a century. Rudimentary virtual worlds have existed — in imagination and reality — since the days of the telegraph.
UC Santa Cruz |
UC Santa Cruz student named one of 50 top hackers of 2022
Each year, 50 recipients from a pool of over 150,000 active community members are selected for their exceptional contributions to the tech ecosystem and STEM education.
UC Irvine |
UC Irvine-developed COVID-19 test detects, identifies specific variants with 100% accuracy
The new RNA-based method advances personalized medicine for improved patient care.
UC Riverside |
California does not need to choose between post-pandemic economic growth and reducing carbon emissions
Green jobs in California will outpace nation by end of decade, analysis suggests.
UC Santa Cruz |
UC Santa Cruz student-developed game releasing to Nintendo Switch
The soon to be released, interactive, fast-paced game Squish was developed by UC Santa Cruz engineering and arts, games, & playable media students.
UC Irvine |
Autonomous vehicles can be tricked into dangerous driving behavior
Ordinary objects alongside the road can cause a car or truck to halt abruptly, research shows.
UC San Diego |
Student startup ‘Limber’ makes 3D-printed prostheses affordable and accessible
Student startup Limber is working to provide prosthetics to some of the millions of amputees worldwide lacking access.
UC San Diego |
Diagnosing neurological disease at home
A smartphone app that could allow people to screen for Alzheimer's and other neurological diseases and disorders by recording closeups of their eye.
UC San Diego |
Researchers shed light on why a certain plant virus is so powerful at fighting cancer
When injected into a tumor, cowpea mosaic virus triggers the immune system to treat the cancer and prevents it from recurring.
UC San Diego |
Sustainable sneakers: Scientists create the world’s first biodegradable shoe
UC San Diego scientists to launch their algae-based shoes through the company Blueview.
UC Irvine |
Squid skin-inspired cup cozy keeps your hands cool and your coffee hot
Engineers have developed a method for economical mass production of a new insulating material.