UC Merced |

Researchers trace roots of potato farming to Andes

High-altitude archaeology uncovers earliest evidence of potato consumption.

UC Santa Barbara |

Brain's memory strategies change as you age

Activity patterns shift over time without affecting recall, new research shows.

UCSF |

Researchers put mouse embryos in suspended animation

Development has potential implications for assisted reproduction, aging and even cancer.

New Scientist |

Unconscious brain training beats phobias without the stress

A UCLA team tests a new method to help people manage fears.

UC San Diego |

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.

UC Berkeley |

The future of nuclear energy

New startups are paving the way for a leaner, greener version of the power source.

Pacific Standard |

The extraordinary effects of dust on global weather

Climate change could double the volume of dust in the atmosphere, warn UC San Diego scientists.

UC Santa Cruz |

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.

UC Newsroom |

36 UC researchers named AAAS fellows

They are recognized for their contributions to innovation, education and scientific leadership.

UC San Diego via The Conversation |

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 Office of the President |

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.

UC San Francisco |

Global push to eradicate malaria boosted by $29M grant

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation offers extra support to accelerate the epidemic's end.