UC Santa Cruz |

A year of risks and rewards

Scientific advancements, student achievements and a new 'collision space' cap off a remarkable 2016.

UCSF |

UCSF's most popular science stories of 2016

Advances in cancer, drug, neuroscience and Zika research define an eventful year.

UC Santa Barbara |

A quiet revolution: New faces in public office

Book provides first comprehensive survey of women, men of color in electoral politics.

UCLA |

Analyzing brain patterns may help neuroscientists reduce fear

UCLA-led research offers promise for treating anxiety, eating disorders.

UCLA |

Researchers combat antimicrobial resistance using smartphones

A simple, inexpensive attachment could help to expand testing to regions with limited resources.

UC Davis |

The fish that adapts to lethal levels of pollution

Scientists are studying the Atlantic killfish to understand its secret.

UCLA |

Science says the gift you should give is..

A professor finds out what kind of present will make the recipient feel more connected to you.

UC Merced |

Robots and people working together to save water, enhance agriculture

Technology could change the way crops are maintained worldwide.

UC Davis |

Biologist earns his ‘Zebra Stripes’ with new book

Professor takes readers along on his journey to understanding why zebras have stripes.

UC Riverside |

Pessimists — You aren’t alone in feeling down

New study shows even optimists get the blues.

UC Davis |

Mass oyster die-off in S.F. Bay related to atmospheric rivers

Study first to show biological impact of atmospheric rivers.

UC Natural Reserve System |

Drought strikes centuries-old California oaks

An estimated 100 million trees have died during the most severe dry spell in living memory.