UCLA |

Your brain might be hard-wired for altruism

UCLA neuroscience research suggests an avenue for treating the empathically challenged.

UC Riverside |

More carbon released today than anytime in past 66 million years

The Earth has broken a record set 56 million years ago, according to UC Riverside and UC Santa Cruz researchers.

The Conversation |

A nation at risk – how gifted, low-income kids are left behind

A UC Berkeley professor argues early support for students in underserved communities can have a major payoff.

UC San Diego |

Eastern monarch butterflies at risk of extinction unless numbers increase

A study led by UC San Diego draws worrisome conclusions about the health of the iconic creature.

UC Berkeley |

Preventing sperm’s ‘power kick’ could be key to unisex contraceptive

UC Berkeley and UCSF biologists discover a new birth control target during a first-of-its-kind study of fertilization.

UC Davis |

Moving beyond the 'fuel du jour'

Alternative fuel hype delivers excitement but not sales. A UC Davis professor examines what a massive shift to low-carbon vehicles will take.

UCLA |

Recycled water is good for your health, UCLA researchers say

Smart water use is increasingly urgent - that's why findings from a new study on recycled H2O are so critical.

The New York Times |

Dinosaur's jet lag helps explain why time change is hard

Glow-in-the-dark plankton and a UC San Diego scientist will show you why you've been having a slow week.

UC Merced |

Is fishing truly sustainable?

A UC Merced graduate student finds the industry may have a bigger impact on the climate than previously thought.

UCLA |

New study reveals nuanced story behind economic disparity in Los Angeles

Major racial and ethnic differences in wealth are documented in detail for the first time in this UCLA report.

The Atlantic |

A mother’s immune system, a child’s autism

UC Davis professors are trying to establish a connection between maternal antibodies and the disorder.

UC Davis |

This is your brain on exercise

UC Davis researchers find that vigorous exercise boosts critical neurotransmitters and may help restore mental health.