UC Davis and Lawrence Livermore Lab researchers have developed a new method for detecting opioids.
A breath test for opioids
Dyslexia, other learning challenges are focus of new $20M initiative
UCSF and UC Berkeley join forces to understand dyslexia and other specific neurodevelopmental differences that impact learning.
Why Greta Thunberg is so powerful
Researchers analyze how Greta Thunberg’s moral framing influenced the impact of her United Nations speech.
Finding alternatives to animal testing
Researchers are helping the EPA eliminate animal testing by using stem cells.
UCLA to assess California drinking water systems to identify risks and solutions
An analysis of this scope has never been done before in the state.
Youth activism is on the rise
A wave of activism has been building for decades, and adults should pay attention, says professor Jessica Taft.
Nominations sought for ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ Nobel laureate meetings fellowship
The University of California’s Office of the President and the Office of the Chief Investment Officer are seeking applicants from UC students and postdoctoral fellows to attend an invitation-only week of lectures and small seminars with Nobel laureates in Lindau, Germany.
The bizarre social history of beds
Today beds are synonymous with privacy. But they were once where travelers hunkered down with complete strangers.
Brain implant restores visual perception to the blind
People without sight can detect motion, distinguish light and dark with a new wireless device.
Advice for introverts: fake it, and you'll be happier
Research suggests the happiest introverts may be extraverts.
Where DNA falls short in cracking crimes, scientists can use this new tool
Crime buffs know DNA has transformed forensics, but isn't always good enough. That's where proteomics comes in.
Medical scanning rates continue to rise despite health risks
CT scans deliver far higher doses of radiation than traditional X-rays, a factor patients should consider, researchers say.