Mel Mann, wearing sunglasses and a fedora, smiles faintly, standing on the shore of a lake

Featured Story

UC Newsroom |

‘Miracle’ medicine, based in federally funded science, arrived just in time to save his life

Millions of people are alive today because of leukemia therapies that arose from UC research, including retired Army Major Melvin Mann.

A map of the US from 1970 showing a dozen nodes of ARPANET

Featured Story

UC Newsroom |

7 world-changing UC innovations that emerged from federal research funding

From the internet to the ozone layer, AI to the human genome, UC scientists have turned federal research funding into history-making, economy-boosting solutions.

List Grid
Community
Campuses & Locations
Categories
Older adults working out together with weights outdoors
UC San Diego |

Physical activity may have a stronger role than genes in longevity

Can you extend your lifespan by exercise, no matter what your genetics say?
Two UC Davis students, a young Asian man and young Black woman, give each other a high five
UC Newsroom |

The University of California stands out in serving its students and the nation, says Washington Monthly

Four UC campuses were among the top 25 of all universities, public and private, in the new ranking.
Chancellor Juan Sánchez Muñoz takes a super-selfie with his wife, Dr. Zenaida Aguirre-Muñoz, and a multitude of new students at Scholars Bridge Crossing
UC Merced |

Campus community gathers to cheer on ‘magnificent’ new students

Nearly 2,400 new students of UC Merced were greeted by cheering faculty, families and staff at UC Merced's Scholars Bridge Crossing, a joyous fall semester tradition.
Two men standing together in front of a backdrop of wavy lines
UC Davis |

Clinical trial aims to restore speech to those who lost it due to brain injuries

BrainGate2 will use brain implants and machine learning to ‘decode’ people’s intended speech.
A glass of water with some water splashing out on a blue background
UCLA |

A simple method for destroying ‘forever chemicals’ and making water safe

Using common reagents in heated water, chemists can ‘behead’ and break down PFAS, leaving only harmless compounds.
Alison Holman
UC Irvine |

UC Irvine study examines distorted time perception during pandemic

The distortion of time may be an important risk factor to target with early interventions for better mental health.
Illustration of a pair of DNMT3A enzymes joining two auxiliary proteins (green) to form a four-part complex
UC Santa Barbara |

A new kind of chemo

Researchers identify a new class of drugs that offer a safer, more targeted treatment for leukemia patients.
Young woman writing in notebook walking through woods
UC Newsroom |

UC campuses among the world’s best colleges, per two new rankings

UC offers a top-notch education, according to The Princeton Review and Academic Ranking of World Universities.
Workers applying cool pavement
UC Newsroom |

The science of cool: How UC research is helping cities cope with heat waves

Cities can be considerably hotter than surrounding rural regions. New materials and technologies can cool things down.
A screenshot of pixelated figures interacting on an 80s video game type screen
UC Irvine via The Conversation |

The metaverse isn’t here yet, but it already has a long history

The metaverse is still unfolding, but it has been developing for more than a century. Rudimentary virtual worlds have existed — in imagination and reality — since the days of the telegraph.
Oroville Dam aerial view
UCLA |

Climate change makes catastrophic flood twice as likely, study shows

Increased runoff could lead to devastating landslides and debris flows — particularly in hilly areas burned by wildfires.
An older man wipes sweat off his brow, carrying a towel outside, bright sun overhead
UCLA |

How to stay safe in a heat wave

As temperatures rise, so does the risk of serious illness. Here’s how to protect yourself and your loved ones.