For four decades UC San Diego atmospheric scientist Veerabhadran "Ram" Ramanathan has warned that carbon dioxide and other emissions from human activity are heating up the planet. One of the first scientists to predict global warming, his models of rising temperatures have proved remarkably accurate.
What a billion tweets tell us about climate change
The planet is getting hotter. Will more hot days have an effect on happiness around the world? Evidence from over one billion tweets says yes – and it’s not going to be a day at the beach.
This solar greenhouse could change the way we eat
Pink is the new green, thanks to technology developed at UC Santa Cruz.
Will cars of the future run on poop?
Is brown the new green? UCLA researchers are using waste matter (yes, including poop) to make a new generation of advanced biofuels.
Your home is an energy hog — here’s how to put it on a diet
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.
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.
A tiny spot in mouse brains may explain how breathing calms the mind
UCSF scientists locate a bridge between breathing and arousal centers.
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.
The doctor who taught you how to love your brain
New documentary shines a spotlight on the trailblazing UC Berkeley professor.
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.
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.
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.