UC Irvine |
National conference opens flow of ideas on drought
Top researchers, public officials and policymakers converge at UC Irvine to discuss extreme water shortages and how to handle them.
UC San Diego |
Turning back the clock on Parkinson’s
The Movement Disorder Center at UC San Diego is investigating ways of earlier diagnosis of Parkinson's and other progressive diseases.
UC Newsroom |
UC Grad Slam tests scholars' communication skills
Contest challenges students to amaze and enlighten the public before the three-minute buzzer sounds.
UC Davis |
UC Davis reactor gets a role in Mars mission
NASA prepares for manned missions into deep space, the McClellan Nuclear Research Center is playing an integral role in the groundwork.
UC Davis |
Roadkill hot spots
The Road Ecology Center tracks the unfortunate end for many animals and birds on California's roads. The center's California Roadkill Observation System produces an interactive map of roadkill around the state.
UC Davis |
Crickets aren't the miracle source of protein
The insects pack a protein punch, but may not be the 'wonder food' in terms of sustainable cultivation.
Lawrence Berkeley Lab |
Cool roof time machine duplicates roof aging
Berkeley Lab gets go-ahead for its method of mimicking natural soiling of roofing materials and its effect on cooling properties.
UC Irvine |
Scientists partner with Under Armour to create squidlike fabric for self-regulating thermal comfort
Scientists partner with Under Armour to create a new fabric that lets wearers regulate their personal thermal comfort.
Slate |
Lessons from the fields
Pioneering UC research connects the dots between health and exposure to agricultural chemicals.
UC Berkeley |
Poverty-level wages cost U.S. taxpayers $153 billion every year
While the U.S. economy rebounds, persistent low wages are costing taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars in public support to working families,
UC Newsroom |
UC scholars win Guggenheim fellowships
Thirteen fellows from seven campuses are among the newly named honorees for 2015.
UC San Diego |
Brain scans hint at autistic toddlers' language development
Why do some children's language skills progress, and others' falter? Differences in brain activation may explain why.