How did we create more tons of plastic than there are people on Earth?

UC Berkeley's Jennifer Doudna reflects on how her gene editing tool may alter the world as we know it.

On World Oceans Day, check out the work UC Santa Barbara is doing to preserve our vast marine ecosystems.

Analyzing one of Darwin's favorite birds, a research team finds the genetic changes that clipped the bird's wings.

Millions of nights of insufficent sleep could be created by rising temperatures, study says.

A single dose produced groundbreaking improvements in language and social behavior, giving hope to families.

And a fact: UC Davis brewing science classes helped start the craft beer revolution.

Scientists uncover how pumice can remain buoyant for years.

UC Berkeley students make like bloodhounds in an experiment to demonstrate our olfactory powers.

The University of California’s third annual Grad Slam — a systemwide contest that challenges graduate students to explain their research in three jargon-free minutes — will take place at LinkedIn’s downtown San Francisco office this Thursday, May 4. 

Facts and data alone won’t inspire people to take action in the fight against global warming. So what will? Find out in the final episode of "Climate Lab."

The University of California and Vox today (April 19) announced Climate Lab, a six-episode video series exploring global climate change and UC’s groundbreaking work to mitigate its effects.