Scientific advancements, student achievements and a new 'collision space' cap off a remarkable 2016.
A year of risks and rewards
UCSF's most popular science stories of 2016
Advances in cancer, drug, neuroscience and Zika research define an eventful year.
A quiet revolution: New faces in public office
Book provides first comprehensive survey of women, men of color in electoral politics.
Analyzing brain patterns may help neuroscientists reduce fear
UCLA-led research offers promise for treating anxiety, eating disorders.
Researchers combat antimicrobial resistance using smartphones
A simple, inexpensive attachment could help to expand testing to regions with limited resources.
The fish that adapts to lethal levels of pollution
Scientists are studying the Atlantic killfish to understand its secret.
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.
Robots and people working together to save water, enhance agriculture
Technology could change the way crops are maintained worldwide.
Biologist earns his ‘Zebra Stripes’ with new book
Professor takes readers along on his journey to understanding why zebras have stripes.
Pessimists — You aren’t alone in feeling down
New study shows even optimists get the blues.
Mass oyster die-off in S.F. Bay related to atmospheric rivers
Study first to show biological impact of atmospheric rivers.
Drought strikes centuries-old California oaks
An estimated 100 million trees have died during the most severe dry spell in living memory.