High-altitude archaeology uncovers earliest evidence of potato consumption.
Brain's memory strategies change as you age
Activity patterns shift over time without affecting recall, new research shows.
Researchers put mouse embryos in suspended animation
Development has potential implications for assisted reproduction, aging and even cancer.
Unconscious brain training beats phobias without the stress
A UCLA team tests a new method to help people manage fears.
Older first-time mothers are also more likely to live longer
Study finds that women giving birth for first time later in life increase chances of living to 90.
The future of nuclear energy
New startups are paving the way for a leaner, greener version of the power source.
The extraordinary effects of dust on global weather
Climate change could double the volume of dust in the atmosphere, warn UC San Diego scientists.
What UC Santa Cruz is learning about otters
At Long Marine Lab, scientists working to understand the challenges facing marine mammal populations in the wild.
36 UC researchers named AAAS fellows
They are recognized for their contributions to innovation, education and scientific leadership.
With legal pot comes a problem: How do we weed out impaired drivers?
An easy-to-use test to measure alcohol impairment exists, but right now there's no equivalent for marijuana.
UC awards national security lab grants
The University of California announced today (Nov. 21) the award of more than $14 million in research grants and fellowships to expand UC’s scientific collaboration with its two affiliated national security laboratories.
Global push to eradicate malaria boosted by $29M grant
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation offers extra support to accelerate the epidemic's end.