Unprecedented study of 32 families generates mountains of data on "material culture" of modern society.

UC Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program finds that mix of toxins in butts pollute beaches, oceans and our bodies.

Researchers aim for comfort, energy efficiency with newly developed tools.

Formula-fed infants experience metabolic stress that puts them at risk for obesity, diabetes and other health problems.

Drop in cost would make solar a major player in energy industry.

Warmer climate seen to increase crime and violence.

Panel recommends new, personalized strategies to reduce overtreatment of malignancies

Link between memory and cravings appears to hold sway over addiction relapse.

Southern California may lose 30 to 40 percent of annual snowfall by midcentury.

At-home sensory therapy with common household items yields notable gains.

Deal signed to develop products, testing platform for nano-sensor designed to help detect deadly pathogens in food supply chain.