UC Santa Barbara |

Do we have free will?

A study by UC Santa Barbara psychologists explores how a compromised belief in free will corrupts intuitive cooperation.

UC Riverside |

Thirdhand smoke linked to Type 2 diabetes

UC Riverside and UCSF study has health implications for nonsmokers living in homes that have (or had) smokers.

UC Riverside |

New eco-friendly method to stop Argentine ants

UC Riverside researchers add pheromone to bait and find a 74 percent reduction in activity by the invasive species.

UC San Diego |

3…2…1: UC San Diego readies next steps in twin astronaut study

Observation of identical twins – one on earth, one in space – advances NASA’s preparations for mission to Mars.

UC Merced |

UC Merced researchers identify drug that could treat melanoma

Scientists discover a genetic activation among patients with skin cancer that could be suppressed by a new drug.

UC San Francisco |

Biden advances national cancer moonshot at UC San Francisco

The vice president meets with UC Berkeley and UCSF experts to discuss accelerating research and clinical trials.

UC Davis |

Neuroscientists explore how the brain handles teleportation

UC Davis researchers show how we are mentally capable of "beaming up."

San Diego Union-Tribune |

Eminent climate change scientist courts religion

A UC San Diego professor attempts to galvanize action on climate change by drawing attention to its disproportionate impact on the world's poor.

UC Santa Barbara |

For shame: the science behind the social programming

Research by UC Santa Barbara scientists demonstrates that shame evolved as a mechanism for protecting social relationships.

San Francisco Chronicle |

Biden at UC San Francisco Saturday to talk about cancer ‘moonshot’

The vice president will headline a conversation about the $1 billion initative to eradicate cancer.

UC Davis |

Study: California blowout led to largest U.S. methane release ever

In first study on Porter Ranch, UC Irvine and UC Davis researchers confirm the extent of the pollution, which impacts California's ability to meet state GHG targets.

UC San Diego |

The talkative ocean: sounds of deep-water animal migration recorded

UC San Diego researchers find shrimp, jellies and squid may communicate underwater, much like dolphins and whales.