Scripps researchers collaborate on new technology study using 'robotic plankton.'
Swarm of underwater robots mimics ocean life
CRISPR research institute expands into agriculture, microbiology
Gene-editing tools may help prevent illness, improve crop yields and nurture a balanced ecosystem.
$5M foundation gift to help support US-China energy center
Gift will also create Berkeley Lab’s first endowed chair.
Can you brew beer on the moon?
Engineering students are preparing to test the viability of yeast in space in a fun way.
Too much sitting, too little exercise may accelerate biological aging
Older women with low physical activity and 10 hours of daily sit time had even 'older' cells.
Taking aim at gun violence
Law professor launches national effort to study firearm mayhem, police shootings and survivor trauma.
Intense industrial fishing
How China maintains large catches and what it means for fishery management.
Researchers capture first glimpse of ruby seadragons in the wild
Nearly two years after a marine biologist team discovered the species, they capture the first glimpse of it in the wild.
UC Irvine study reveals natural process for scar-free healing
New discoveries about skin regeneration could also have anti-aging applications.
Arabica coffee genome sequenced
Coincides with birth of California-grown specialty coffee industry.
Vapers beware: 10 things to know about e-cigarettes
Electronic cigarettes may have special appeal to young people, but that doesn’t mean they are safe.
Signs of hope for endangered sea turtles in new study
New research will help scientists put together a more effective conservation plan.