UCLA scientists are on a quest to discover the brain-based obstacles hindering vets even after they find homes.
Carrot genome paints colorful picture of domestication
Study reveals how the carrot has been touched by breeding practices as well as influenced by environmental change.
UC names Christine Gulbranson senior vice president for research innovation and entrepreneurship
The University of California Board of Regents today (May 12) approved Christine Gulbranson as senior vice president for research innovation and entrepreneurship at UC’s Office of the President.
UC’s climate of innovation pays off for California
UC is increasingly playing a pivotal role in the California economy as a driving force behind successful startups.
Breastfeeding is good for yet another reason, researchers discover
Breast milk antibodies interact with the just-forming immune system of a newborn to shape lifelong responses.
Care about coral reefs? Protect the 'lawnmowers'
A UC San Diego professor tells Science Today why conserving depleted reef-grazing fish is so important.
10 game-changing grad student startups
UC graduate students are California's startup machine, launching one new startup every two weeks.
We are not alone - there are germs in space, too
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is studying bacteria aboard the International Space Station.
Exploiting male-killing bacteria to control insects
A UC Riverside scientist's discovery of a lethal, sex-specific mechanism may help manage pest species in the future.
Inadequate financial savings tied to childhood health risks
UCLA study finds wealth is a greater predictor than income for obesity and illness in kids.
Tracking tigers is just as dangerous as it sounds
Watch a UC Berkeley doctoral candidate study the animals in Sumatra.
Children trust ‘smart’ characters on television
New UC Riverside study finds that figures viewed as clever help preschoolers model problem-solving behavior.