Even when you’re not at home, your house is a power glutton. Yes, yours. And it needs to go on a serious energy diet.
UC Newsroom |
The global warming facts you need to know
Under current guidelines, the planet is on target to warm up 2 degrees Celsius by 2050 and 4 degrees by 2100, triggering serious large-scale problems by the end of the century.
NPR |
A tiny spot in mouse brains may explain how breathing calms the mind
UCSF scientists locate a bridge between breathing and arousal centers.
UC Office of the President |
UC president joins Mexican government officials for announcement of $10 million in new funding for joint energy efficiency research projects
University of California President Janet Napolitano today (March 30) joined Mexican Secretary of Energy Pedro Joaquín Coldwell for an announcement of $10 million in new funding to support energy efficiency research projects led by Mexican research institutions in collaboration with researchers at UC.
San Francisco Chronicle |
The doctor who taught you how to love your brain
New documentary shines a spotlight on the trailblazing UC Berkeley professor.
Scientific American |
Scientists may be a step closer to creating solar-fueled vehicles
Berkeley Lab researchers are developing a practical method to convert water and sunlight into fuel.
San Francisco Chronicle |
The mission to capture storms’ water before it flows away
UC Santa Cruz grad students pioneer a program to fight future droughts while offsetting farmers' bills.
The Washington Post |
There’s new tech to build better basketball shooters. And Steph Curry is all over it.
Where is the 'guaranteed make zone'? Ask this UC San Diego grad student.
The Washington Post |
Dear Science: How do we know how old the Earth is?
UC Berkeley explains how zircons can tell us the age of our planet.
San Francisco Chronicle |
Study using fake resumes shows widespread age discrimination
In largest study of its kind, UC Irvine professor demonstrates hiring bias against older workers, especially women.
Christian Science Monitor |
Scientists want YOU to help make a solar eclipse movie
UC Berkeley is shooting the most complete record of this natural wonder, ever — but can't do it alone.
UC Office of the President |
The University of California and Israel’s Innovation Authority sign cooperation agreement
With the goals of fostering technological innovation and boosting research and development, the University of California has signed a memorandum of understanding with Israel’s National Technological Innovation Authority to increase cooperation between the two entities.