COVID-19 took a toll on our relationships. Understanding why might help us come back together.
How to resocialize after the pandemic
Did racism kill Jackie Robinson?
Jackie Robinson integrated Major League Baseball over 70 years ago, breaking down barriers for future generations. Now, scientists ask — did racism lead to Robinson's early death?
Could California put solar panels on top of canals?
Scientists at UC Merced and UC Santa Cruz are exploring a potential project to combine renewable energy with water conservation.
Up close with Iceland’s new (and erupting) volcano
A geology professor witnesses the birth of Iceland’s newest volcano, which is still erupting.
The incredible bacterial ‘homing missiles’ that scientists want to harness
A Berkeley Lab-led team is digging into bacteria-produced nanomachines that could fast-track microbiome science.
Testing strategies for safer air travel during the pandemic
A new study offers much-needed data to airlines and states that have had little guidance on how to enable safe travel.
A new theory for Zoom fatigue
Scholar’s theory on what causes Zoom fatigue focuses on how the technology warps our sense of space in interactions.
FDA approves first test of CRISPR to correct genetic defect causing sickle cell disease
UC scientists and physicians hope to permanently cure patients of sickle cell disease by using CRISPR-Cas9 to replace a defective gene with the normal version.
UC Santa Cruz joins new consortium to ensure future of SlaveVoyages database
Three UC campuses will help grow a repository that Henry Louis Gates Jr. has called one of the most significant research projects in the history of slavery.
When ‘eradicated’ species bounce back with a vengeance
Lessons from a failed experiment in removing invasive species mark a new way forward.
To keep a sharp mind, start thinking of heart health in your 20s
Obesity, hypertension and high glucose in early adulthood may take a heavy toll on cognition late in life, UCSF-led study shows.
Lip-reading software helps users of all abilities to send secure messages
LipType lets people of all abilities send touch-free texts or emails without ever speaking aloud.