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UC Newsroom |

Critical research hangs in the balance as UC faces unprecedented federal threats

Explore some of the research happening at UC that’s poised to deliver transformative benefits to the American people.

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12 foods you couldn’t live without — brought to you by the University of California

Across university farms and labs, and in partnership with growers and ranchers around the state, research from the University of California is at the root of the nation’s abundance.

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UC Davis electric vehicles
UC Davis via The Conversation |

How electric vehicles could take a bite out of the oil market

Shifting to plug-in cars could play a key role in helping oil demand taper off in the next few decades.
UC Riverside first-generation faculty
UC Riverside |

‘First-gen faculty’ campaign highlights professors who are the first in their families to attend college

Eighty-eight professors have self-identifed as first-generation so far, as a new campaign takes off on campus.
UC Santa Barbara virtual reality
UC Santa Barbara |

A billion tweets turned into virtual reality

UC Santa Barbara scholar is using billions of social media posts to create a virtual reality experience.
Wai Wai Nu Berkeley Law
UC Berkeley |

From political prisoner to international inspiration

Wai Wai Nu intends to use her Berkeley Law education to reform the government in her home country of Burma.
Oakland Promise Scholars
UC Newsroom |

Oakland Promise Scholars head for UC

Students awarded four-year scholarships in recognition of their academic achievements and volunteer service.
UCLA chai app
UCLA |

UCLA study helps Californians save electricity — and money — this summer

To participate in the study, download a free app, which transmits real-time updates to help you tweak your usage.
UCSF Esserman WISDOM study
UC Davis |

Massive study launched to test personalized approach to breast cancer screening

UC Health study aims to resolve ambiguity about the importance of annual mammograms.
Ban the Box
UC Newsroom |

UC is changing its hiring policy to remove barriers to opportunity

In 'banning the box,' UC makes a change to avoid discouraging qualified previously incarcerated job applicants.
Chris Kelly UC Irvine
UC Irvine |

From UC Irvine to 'Saturday Night Live'

'SNL' head writer Chris Kelly fell in love with improv as one of the campus' 'Live Nude People.'
UCSF sleep sheep
UCSF |

The science of sleep: A Q&A with neurology professor Ying-Hui Fu

From identifying how your genes want you to sleep to warding off Alzheimer's, learn the latest on shut-eye.
UCLA Majorana particle
UCLA |

UCLA-led research offers clearest evidence yet of long-sought Majorana particle

Finding could provide the vehicle for carrying ‘qubits’ of data in quantum computing.
dog UC Davis
UC Davis |

4 great ways to keep your dog safe this summer

Follow these tips from the School of Veterinary Medicine and enjoy the great oudoors worry-free.