Study shows that children’s readiness for kindergarten is influenced not only by whether they attend preschool, but also by their families’ behaviors, attitudes and values.

Botanists have compared tree survey data from the 1920s and ’30s with forest service data today. They find a decline in large trees and an increase in the density of small trees in forests throughout the state.

Greenhouse gases emissions down to 1990 levels and major steps are initiated to ramp up renewable energy use.

The same patterns that led to extinctions on land are now taking place in the sea.

Stick-on device takes the pain out of diabetic testing.

Institute for Globally Transformative Technologies produces first-of-its-kind blueprint for sustainable global development.

Overprotectiveness is an advantage when rearing dogs and cats, according to study from UC Berkeley and California State University, East Bay.

A Q&A with UCSF pediatric endocrinologist Robert Lustig about sugar.

Have you heard of food deserts? You may even live in one. The USDA defines a food desert as parts of the country that lack fresh fruit, vegetables and other healthy foods. They’re usually found in impoverished urban areas. Shashi Buluswar, the executive director of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory’s Institute for Globally Transformative Technologies, explains why healthy foods are often not available in low-income neighborhoods.

How? Volcanoes cool the atmosphere because of the sulfur dioxide that is expelled during eruptions.

UC researchers are studying ways to control the ubiquitous Argentine ant — an invasive non-native that's worn out its welcome.

Those who overindulged during the holidays may want to get a shot of cold air to kick-start some extra fat-burning activity for the new year.