UC San Diego |

Study uncovers surprising melting patterns beneath Antarctica’s Ross Ice Shelf

Scientists discover an ancient geologic structure under Antarctica’s largest ice shelf and describe the threats it may face.

UC Davis and UCSF |

What do dating technology and Alzheimer's have in common?

Artificial intelligence, developed around the same ‘swipe right’ approach we associate with dating apps, could vastly scale up Alzheimer’s research.

UC San Diego |

Nicotine exposure in newborns alters neurons, predisposes brain to addiction

Exposure to nicotine through mother's milk induced a number of changes in young mice.

UC Berkeley |

Lack of sleep shrinks men's testicles?

UC Berkeley scientist Matt Walker shows how missing sleep can really catch up with you in his new TED Talk.

UC Natural Reserve System |

UC reserve system grows to include Point Reyes, Mount Lassen

The new locations will provide opportunities for scientists and students as part of the world's largest university-administered reserve network.

UC San Diego via The Conversation |

How has #MeToo changed the way we live?

A new study provides insight into three questions that are central to today’s media coverage of #MeToo.

UC San Diego |

Preparing to care for the Baby Boomer wave that’s coming

Scientists examine how wisdom, loneliness, sleep quality and more impact the well-being of older persons.

UC Newsroom |

Students wow with science and solutions at 5th annual Grad Slam

Grad students across the UC system show off the future of research with aplomb — and in under three minutes.

UC Irvine Health |

ADHD: Could dogs be the answer?

Therapy dogs can help reduce symptoms in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

UCSF |

To Boldly Go or Anxiously Hang Back?

A small population of nerve cells in the brain play an important role in anxiety’s influence over behavior.

UC Riverside |

Study busts myths about gossip

A first-of-its-kind study asserts that women don’t gossip negatively more often than men, among other conclusions.

UC Newsroom |

Want to ace your tests? Take notes by hand

Even a brand new laptop won't give you an edge over pen and paper.