UC Riverside |

The science-backed answer to how to be happy in quarantine

A study reveals the one thing people can do to be just as happy during quarantine.

UC San Diego |

Coronavirus global slowdown is cleaning the skies. How long will it last?

Scripps Oceanography climate scientists ponder what episode tells us about global warming.

UC Newsroom |

How glow-in-the-dark jellyfish inspired a scientific revolution

What makes a jellyfish glow? For scientists, asking that simple question led to a powerful new tool that’s completely transformed medicine — and won the Nobel!
USA Today |

Supreme Court lets DACA proponents cite recipients' work fighting coronavirus

The high court agrees to consider a supplemental filing regarding the real-world consequences of the COVID-19 global health crisis and the life-sustaining role of nearly 30,000 DACA recipients on the front lines.

UC Santa Barbara |

Researchers mobilize to print protective gear for local medical facilities

California NanoSystems Institute launches 3-D printed face shield and mask effort.

UC Irvine |

Campus labs produce sample-preserving fluid for COVID-19 test kits

A ‘mini-task force’ responds to the urgent needs at the UC Irvine medical center.

UC Davis |

How important is speech in transmitting coronavirus?

Asymptomatic individuals could transmit infection via normal speech, underscoring the need for social distancing.

UC San Diego via The Conversation |

A healthy circadian rhythm may keep you sane and increase resilience to fight COVID-19

Beyond sanitizing and social distancing, your circadian rhythm is another powerful protective resource.

Inside Higher Ed |

Federal research is the key to solving the COVID-19 crisis

Now is the time to invest even more in it, write UC President Janet Napolitano and UC Health Executive Vice President Dr. Carrie L. Byington in a new op-ed.

UC Newsroom |

UC launches grant program to spur urgently needed COVID-19 research

To accelerate breakthroughs, UC will provide $2 million in seed funding to scientists across the state combating COVID-19.

UC San Diego |

Creating an early alert system for COVID-19

Researchers have combined the power of wearable device and big data analytics to track spread and early signs of infection — including among healthcare workers.

UC Riverside |

Study: Aggressive lockdowns need to last more than six weeks to contain COVID-19

Are you wondering how long COVID-restrictions have to last in order to curtail the pandemic? Three researchers crunch the numbers.