UC Science Today |

What's behind the amazing variety of human faces?

UC Berkeley's Michael Sheehan explains what drives this evolutionary trend on the UC Science Today podcast.

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Eating crickets may not be as eco-friendly as you think

Bugs hold potential as a food source but their sustainability claims have been “overstated," UC Davis and UC Cooperative Extension experts say.

Los Angeles Times |

To stop global warming, think beyond CO2

The world cannot meet the Paris agreement's goal of keeping global warming below 2 degrees Celsius by curbing carbon dioxide alone - we need to broaden our hit list to include short-lived climate pollutants.

Science |

Making the cut: CRISPR genome-editing technology shows its power

Science's magazine's 2015 Breakthrough of the Year was co-developed by UC Berkeley's Jennifer Doudna.

YouTube |

The science behind Jedi mind tricks

This is the story you're looking for: UC San Diego neuroscience graduate student explains how you can use The Force.

Medium |

How your genes may be giving you the giggles

With new genetic findings, researchers from UC Berkeley now have a better understanding of why some of us laugh more or are more easily embarrassed.

San Diego Union-Tribune |

Qualcomm, UC San Diego maintain tight bonds

Technology firm co-founded by former faculty member and campus grew up together in San Diego

UC Office of the President |

UC president announces 2016 Research Catalyst Award recipients

Grants totaling $4.8 million will foster multidisciplinary research in conservation biology, cultural preservation, agriculture, and the detection of dark matter.

Medium |

Mushrooms could boost your phone’s battery

Smartphone batteries begin to lose steam after a lot of use and need to be recharged more often. Portobella mushrooms could be the solution to this problem, according to UC Riverside researchers.

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Climate change facts you need to know

Under current guidelines, the planet is on target to warm up by 2 degrees Celsius in 2050 and by 4 degrees in 2100, triggering serious large-scale problems by the end of the century. UC San Diego's climate scientist V. Ramanathan accurately predicted this trend back in 1980. He says that if we make an effort to adopt existing technology today, we might be able to change our course on climate.

UC Davis |

Pigeons can distinguish cancerous breast tissue from normal

Study finds the birds are uncommonly good at distinguishing cancerous breast tissue from normal .

Medium |

Use science (and some booze) to make the best pie ever

These five tips from scientists will help you in the kitchen this holiday season.