UCSF |

First ‘plug and play’ brain prosthesis demonstrated in paralyzed person

In a significant advance, researchers have developed a way to make prosthetics ‘learn’ better from the brains that control them.

UC San Diego |

The marshmallow test, revisited

Children will wait longer for a treat to impress others, new psychology experiments show.

UCLA |

COVID-19 may have been in Los Angeles as early as last December, UCLA-led study suggests

An unexpected 50 percent uptick in patients presenting with respiratory illnesses may indicate pre-pandemic arrival of the coronavirus.

UCSF |

COVID-19 vaccines are moving fast, but will Americans agree to get them?

A UCSF-led flu study sheds light on which groups are most likely to skip shots.

UC Berkeley via The Conversation |

Race and class can color teachers’ digital expectations for their students — with white students getting more encouragement

While providing access to technology is important, it won’t even the digital playing field. Embracing all students’ digital interests as opportunities for learning can help.

UC Berkeley |

Being a selfish jerk doesn’t get you ahead, research finds

Nice guys and gals don’t finish last after all.

UC Santa Barbara via The Conversation |

Extreme wildfires can create their own dangerous weather, including fire tornadoes — here's how

Extreme wildfires can fuel tornadoes, creating erratic and dangerous conditions for firefighters.

UC Santa Cruz |

How to evacuate five seals, two dolphins and a sea lion

All of the resident marine mammals at Long Marine Laboratory are safe and well after a successful evacuation effort.

UC Merced |

Some immune cells appear to ‘know’ the coronavirus, even though they’ve never met

Having had the common cold appears to have programmed some people’s immune cells to recognize the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

UCSF |

How to reopen schools safely during COVID-19, according to pediatricians

UCSF doctors on what we know about COVID-19 in children, the safety precautions schools need to take, and the pros and cons of reopening schools.

UCSF |

What to know about wildfire smoke and COVID-19

Worried that air pollution from wildfires could increase the severity of COVID-19 symptoms? Learn the risks and how to protect yourself.

UC Irvine |

UC Irvine develops low-cost, accurate COVID-19 antibody detection platform

The portable imager could massively increase testing across the nation by the end of 2020.