The iron in our blood or the oxygen that we breathe all formed during chemical reactions inside of a star. But when it comes to heavier elements such as gold, a different process might be at play. UC Santa Cruz's Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz has his own theory about where gold comes from in the universe — it may have to do with the spectacular explosions of supernovae.

Avian ability to pinpoint 'signal' sounds inspires algorithm at the heart of a new type of auditory device.

With hundreds of thousands of acres of irrigated cropland removed from production this summer, the state expects losses in crop revenue, dairy and livestock value, and added costs from well-pumping.

Roundtable discussion — including UC Davis sociologist Elizabeth Sweet — addresses the gendered marketing of toys.

Awards totaling an anticipated $5 million will fuel intercampus research into a sustainable future for the state and nation.

How does the sugar in fruit compare to the sugar in processed foods like soda or cookies? Kimber Stanhope, a nutritional biologist at UC Davis, walks us through the science.

Academic studies from the University of California were among the most talked about research in online and popular media.

Researchers develop device that can do the work of pathology lab microscopes

Firearm suicides, notably among whites, have outpaced homicides, which have decreased in recent years.

You may have Grandma’s recipe for the perfect crust, but do you really know what goes on at the molecular level? UCLA biophysicist Amy Rowat shares some of the scientific aspects of apple pie and explains how you can apply these insights in the kitchen.

$5 million has been allocated for the public alert system in a major spending bill approved by Congress.

UC Santa Cruz faculty, plus researchers at UC Riverside, Lawrence Livermore and Los Alamos labs, are honored by Physics World.