UC San Diego |

How an immigrant workforce leads to innovation

H-1B visas have become a political football, but their impact on products was little known — until now.

UC Santa Cruz |

Autistic people want to socialize — they just may show it differently

Research on social signals in autism suggests new ways to meet their needs.

UC Irvine |

Deciphering dementia’s gender gap

UC Irvine researchers win grant to explore why Alzheimer’s affects more women.

UC Merced |

How California's sea stars are evolving past a devastating pandemic

Sea star wasting disease provides a rare opportunity to watch a species bounce back from near-total collapse.

UC Santa Barbara |

Republicans and Democrats agree on climate change — they just don't realize it

The key to fixing climate change isn't convincing people it's real: it's getting them to choose policy over party.

UC San Diego |

Could vitamin D lower your risk for breast cancer?

A new study suggests that those with higher levels of the vitamin had one-fifth the risk.

UC San Diego via The Conversation |

Electric scooters on collision course with pedestrians and lawmakers

This occasionally dangerous form of transportation could end up making cities safer for everybody.

UC Berkeley |

Study shows wingspan has a correlation to athletic prowess in the NBA, MMA

Wingspan may be the secret to success for athletes in the NBA and mixed martial arts.

UC Berkeley |

CRISPR reduces autism symptoms in mice

Exaggerated repetitive behavior characteristic of autism was lessened after a receptor was edited.

UCLA |

Climate change is making it harder for couples to conceive

Research finds warming temperatures have a negative effect on fertility, birth rates.

UC Riverside |

How private prison companies are influencing immigration policy

Increased support for punitive immigration legislation is found where ICE detention facilities are privately run.

UC Davis via The Conversation |

How ride-hailing could improve public transportation instead of undercutting it

With the right rules, ride-sharing apps could enhance public transit.