Only 13 percent of the ocean can still be classified as wilderness.
The last wild ocean
Can you tell fake laughter from real?
People around the world know genuine laughter when they hear it. Do you? Take the test.
56 suspect chemicals found in the average pregnant woman
A new screening method shows that we may have more exposure to industrial chemicals than we thought.
Big data, big wins in medicine
Advances in patient care have already begun, thanks to UC's innovative approach to clinical data.
Welcome to shark park
UC Davis shark-tagging research helps make North America's biggest marine protected area seven times larger.
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.
Autistic people want to socialize — they just may show it differently
Research on social signals in autism suggests new ways to meet their needs.
Deciphering dementia’s gender gap
UC Irvine researchers win grant to explore why Alzheimer’s affects more women.
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.
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.
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.
Electric scooters on collision course with pedestrians and lawmakers
This occasionally dangerous form of transportation could end up making cities safer for everybody.