UC Newsroom |
University of California partners with U.S. Department of Energy to advance energy, discovery and national security through Genesis Mission
UC scientists at seven campuses and three national labs lead 15 percent of DOE-funded projects.
UC Newsroom |
How UC research is helping the Golden State take charge of its climate future
UC is delivering on the state's $100-million investment to tackle climate challenges head on, from natural disasters to rising energy costs and insurance premiums.
UC Davis |
Loneliness drives cognitive impairment, can lead to shorter life, study suggests
A National Institutes of Health study with data from 18 countries suggests that older people who struggle with loneliness — rather than strictly being alone — may experience a faster mental and physical decline.
UC Berkeley |
The nose knows: Electric snoot can smell when your food’s gone bad
A new proof-of-concept device created by UC Berkeley researchers can sniff out gases emitted by harmful bacteria, allergens and other food safety hazards.
UC Irvine |
The ‘dad bod’ dilemma
A new UC Irvine study highlights how fathers may influence childhood obesity risks.
UC Riverside |
What is screwworm, and what is the outlook for the outbreak?
Earlier this month, the USDA confirmed the presence of screwworm in Texas, which could decimate the multibillion-dollar cattle and dairy industry. UC Riverside entomologists answer some of the questions arising from such a threat.
UC San Francisco, UC Berkeley |
How new AI cuts breast cancer screening time for high-risk women
Using AI on mammograms can identify patients at highest risk for breast cancer and get them same-day follow up care, eliminating stressful waiting times.
UC Berkeley |
Tripping into old age: Can psychedelics protect the aging brain?
In a new study, UC Berkeley researchers are investigating whether psilocybin can support healthy aging by boosting plasticity in the brains of older adults.
UC Newsroom |
Experimental drug for pancreatic cancer based on UC research offers new hope
A new era in the treatment of deadly pancreatic cancer was heralded by scientists this week, thanks to research by the University of California.
UC Merced |
New study urges earlier detection of Valley fever as cases climb
A new study calls for a shift in how Valley fever is recognized and treated, warning that delayed diagnosis continues to prolong illness, drive unnecessary treatment and contribute to preventable deaths.
UC Santa Barbara |
Six roads to safety: New study finds a critical threshold for wildfire survival
17.7 million Americans live in communities too road-poor to evacuate safely.
UC Newsroom |
The unsung heroes behind D-Day’s success
Most people don’t know D-Day was supposed to happen on June 5. That it didn’t was key to the entire operation, and hinged on the ability to predict the weather — using UC research.