Scientists are trying to understand whether we can know enough about exercise to prescribe it.
Should doctors write prescriptions for exercise?
Nanocapsule reaches cancer that has spread to central nervous system in mice
A single dose eliminated all B-cell lymphoma that had metastasized to the animals’ central nervous system.
Who stalled the gender revolution?
Friendly attitudes toward gender equality increased for decades, then hit a speed bump in the '90s. The reason why might surprise you.
Human breast milk may help babies tell time via circadian signals from mom
Is a bottle of morning milk at night the equivalent of turning on all the lights at bedtime?
UCLA to lead $10 million California conservation project
Scientists will study the DNA of endangered and threatened species and learn which are most vulnerable to climate change.
How UC spends the summer months
For the University of California, summer is a time to be unusually experimental, adventurous and productive.
Iconic Joshua trees are facing extinction
The national park would retain just 0.02 percent of its tree habitat if no climate change action is taken.
New robotic lens lets you zoom in by blinking your eye
The lens is the first example of an interface between humans and soft machines. Is ‘The Terminator’ next?
Finding non-opioid alternatives for cancer pain
Doctors are investigating a variety of new treatments to end cancer patients’ pain and give them hope.
Spotting misinformation online via artificial intelligence
Computer scientist William Wang’s deep learning project aims to understand the spread of online misinformation.
Like to wake up really, really early? You're not quite one in a million — but you are 1 in 300
A genetic trait may be behind those who thrive on very-early-to-bed, very-early-to-rise lifestyles.
How cilantro works as a secret weapon against seizures
Cilantro has been used as food and medicine for 8,000 years. Now, scientists know how it works to curb epileptic seizures.