UCLA Bunche center report finds that earnings and social media traffic are higher for content with more women and minority actors.
Gene linking sleep and seasonal affective disorder found
Novel gene mutation discovered at UCSF could help explain why shorter days can trigger depression.
Can we use Wi-Fi to see through walls?
We use Wi-Fi to stay connected, but UC's Yasamin Mostofi shows that Wi-Fi can also be used to sense the world around us – even behind walls.
The wild, wild West Coast
Unexpected phenomena and El Niño leave UC Santa Cruz researchers wondering what the future holds for West Coast ecosystems.
Bill Gates’s clean energy moonshot launches with help of UC
In his first interview since announcing the project, Gates discusses the ambitious agenda of the Breakthrough Energy Coalition.
UC Santa Cruz graduate student makes 'powerful' 3-D printing breakthrough
Collaboration with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory could lead to more efficient energy storage.
Berkeley Lab, UC Berkeley scientists lead new space telescope project
NASA's WFIRST will explore mysteries of dark energy, hunt for distant planets, retrace universe's history during 6-year mission.
UC researchers receive Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers
Seven UC campuses and three labs represented among awardees granted major government honor.
Eye drops to reverse cataracts
UC San Francisco’s Jason Gestwicki describes his lab’s work developing eye drops to reverse cataracts, a potential boon to millions of people who go blind every year in developing countries because they can't afford (or have access to) the current, successful surgical treatment.
Tracking El Niño’s impact
UC Santa Barbara geologists are measuring coastal erosion and the effects of rising sea levels and storms brought by weather phenomenon.
$1.2 million awarded by UCLA to help Los Angeles County thrive despite climate change
Developing smart grids and converting wastewater are among the projects earning grants as part of the Sustainable LA Grand Challenge.
How to sleep like a pro (athlete)
Six tips for better sleep from UCSF expert Cheri Mah, who consults with the Golden State Warriors and other elite athletes.