New research suggests the classic video game represents “flow” — a state of blissful distraction.

A single gene plays a critical role in noise-induced deafness — but an experimental drug appears to provide protection.

CRISPR opens door to new type of medicine: “genome surgery.”

Sixty percent of community college students are not qualified to take a college math course.

E-cigarettes may be hotly debated, but one thing is clear: They are not biodegradable.

A color developed by Egyptians thousands of years ago can boost energy efficiency by cooling rooftops and walls.

Ditch the highlighter. Stop re-reading over and over again. Quiz yourself instead. 

And you thought beer was expensive already: Declining barley production could make the beverage a luxury item.

Shuvo Roy is not content to just work on the world's first bioartificial kidney. Now he's doing the same for the pancreas.

Silicon Valley's business models concentrate wealth, new research finds.

Health choices made easy, thanks to a new model that relies on data from your FitBit.

Olive oils can be appreciated like wines — and the UC Davis Olive Center wants you to have a taste.