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Diverse pool of Californians apply to UC in record numbers

Data collected from the application cycle that closed Nov. 30 show that 193,873 students applied for admission to at least one UC campus – 158,146 of them as freshmen and the remainder as transfer students.

How power makes people selfish

'Power tends to corrupt; absolute power corrupts absolutely,' said the British historian Lord Acton. Unfortunately, this is not entirely a myth. UC Berkeley psychologist Dacher Keltner explains some of the ways in which power encourages individuals to act on their own whims, desires and impulses.

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Where does gold come from?

The iron in our blood or the oxygen that we breathe all formed during chemical reactions inside of a star. But when it comes to heavier elements such as gold, a different process might be at play. UC Santa Cruz's Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz has his own theory about where gold comes from in the universe — it may have to do with the spectacular explosions of supernovae.

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Is sugar in fruit different than sugar in soda?

How does the sugar in fruit compare to the sugar in processed foods like soda or cookies? Kimber Stanhope, a nutritional biologist at UC Davis, walks us through the science.

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How Dr. Seuss created Green Eggs and Ham

Dr. Seuss is best known for his children's books. How did he go about putting them together? UC San Diego's Lynda Claassen walks us through his process of notes and sketches for the beloved 'Green Eggs & Ham.'

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Explore UC Riverside's Community Gardens

The UCR Community Gardens provide a space to educate, engage, inspire and feed the campus and local community.

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Make the best pie ever using science

You may have Grandma’s recipe for the perfect crust, but do you really know what goes on at the molecular level? UCLA biophysicist Amy Rowat shares some of the scientific aspects of apple pie and explains how you can apply these insights in the kitchen.

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Diverse pool of Californians apply to UC in record numbers

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How power makes people selfish

Where does gold come from?

Is sugar in fruit different than sugar in soda?

How Dr. Seuss created Green Eggs and Ham

Explore UC Riverside's Community Gardens

Make the best pie ever using science

Preliminary data show record high number of UC applicants for fall 2015

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UC president announces $10 million research awards initiative, first group of recipients

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Dozens of UC students awarded Global Food Initiative fellowships

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