More than 8.3 billion metric tons (9.1 billion tons). That’s the amount of plastic humans have created since the large-scale production of synthetic materials began in the early 1950s. It’s enough to cover the entire country of Argentina, and most of the material now resides in landfills or in the natural environment.

The University of California announced today (Nov. 30) that a $22 million investment from the State of California to accelerate innovation and entrepreneurship across the UC system has supported more than 500 new startups and existing companies, helped launch at least 47 new products and enabled companies to attract $3.7 million in additional investments. 

University of California President Janet Napolitano, Student Regent Paul Monge and Student Regent-designate Devon Graves issued a statement on the federal tax proposals moving through Congress.

Online shopping can actually be the better choice for the planet, UC's Climate Lab series finds — but you might want to rethink that option for free two-day shipping.

Mild-mannered materials scientist by day, comic book fan by night, Suveen Mathaudhu spends a lot of time thinking about superheroes. But it isn’t just a hobby: It’s research.

The University of California announced today (Nov. 17) that it is releasing three more episodes of its innovative new video series, Climate Lab, which seeks to change the way people communicate and think about global climate change.

It's a major step forward against a leading cause of blindness that affects 80 million worldwide.

Starting today (Nov. 9), the University of California will accept applications from individuals interested in joining the inaugural group of fellows for its National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement in Washington, D.C. The fellowship program is the cornerstone of the university’s newly established center, which aims to explore the timely, critical issue of free speech on our nation’s college campuses and in society as a whole.

UC Santa Cruz shows you can capture solar for electricity and plant growth at the same time while reducing water needs.

At the American Political Science Association’s (APSA) annual meeting today (August 31), University of California President Janet Napolitano challenged the higher education community to help the public distinguish between truth and divisive falsehoods, and to speak out against intolerance and bigotry.

UC Irvine hydrologists have developed a better method for anticipating a storm's impact.

UCLA research is helping doctors detect more subtle autistic symptoms.