UC San Diego |
Marine bacteria are natural source of chemical fire retardants
Some natural compounds closely mimic toxic man-made chemicals that disrupt human hormones.
Berkeley National Laboratory |
Researchers detect smallest force ever measured
Method using lasers and optical trapping system is breakthrough in theoretical physics.
UC Davis |
Invasive water snakes may pose risk to California native species
About 300 have been spotted around the state and are likely pets set free.
UC Berkeley |
Young researcher discovers source of disco clams’ light show
Four years after falling in love with the cute little mollusk, graduate student Lindsey Dougherty has unlocks its secret.
UC Berkeley |
Study outlines significant economic risks for U.S. from climate change
Report is first data-driven national study to provide local estimates for economic impact down to the county level.
UC Irvine |
Crowdsourcing data used to predict World Cup winners
Algorithms created by cognitive scientist that aggregate opinions are on goal.
San Jose Mercury News |
California drought: Snowmelt's path shows impact from Sierra to Pacific
Five times more water is committed to users than flows through all the state's rivers and streams combined, according to UC Davis scientists.
UC Irvine |
Study finds that learning by repetition impairs recall of details
When learning, practice doesn’t always make perfect and nuanced aspects may fade away, neurobiologists find.
UC San Diego |
Cal-BRAIN kickstarts effort to map the brain
Statewide initiative led by UC San Diego signed into law.
UC San Diego |
Researchers document underwater cave and ancient remains
CISA3 divers discover evidence of a much-earlier 'visitor' to pristine submerged cave site.
Slate |
Living forever, the right way
Through the Immortality Project, researchers aim to answer the moral and biological questions surrounding extending human life spans.
UC Santa Barbara |
Ocean Health Index assesses U.S West Coast states
Loss of salt marshes and sand dunes — two key habitat areas — have negatively impacted carbon storage and coastal protection.