But a pair of UC Riverside studies finds that kids and pets don't offset isolation from social distancing, nor do video chats.
Partners help us feel more connected during pandemic
UC San Diego and San Diego County test COVID-19 early alert system in schools
A new pilot program uses wastewater and surface monitoring to detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in TK-8 schools and child care centers.
Humanity’s best friend, even in a pandemic
Dogs’ highly evolved noses can rapidly detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus, research finds.
Evidence mounts that eco-friendly wine tastes better
Certified organic French wines rated higher by experts, UCLA-led study finds.
Spoiler alert: spoilers make you enjoy stories more
Did someone spoil the next episode of "Game of Thrones"? They might have done you a favor.
Making the ultimate mosquito repellent
How getting to know a mosquito’s nose helped researchers sniff out better bug sprays.
How we're adapting to wearing masks
People are adapting to speaking and listening in our masked world, with some unexpected perks, a study shows.
Your childhood diet has a lifelong impact, study finds
The effects of unhealthy food followed young mice into adulthood.
A UCSF team has engineered a tiny antibody capable of neutralizing the coronavirus
Called a nanobody, this treament could be taken by someone with COVID-19 to reduce their viral load immediately.
A California university tries to shield an entire city from coronavirus
UC Davis is providing free testing, masks and quarantine housing to tens of thousands of people who live nearby.
Should we be double masking?
Epidemiologist Brandon Brown answers this and other new COVID-19 questions.
Scientists jump-start two people’s brains after coma
‘Stunning to see with your own eyes,’ says UCLA neuroscientist Martin Monti.