Although Spider-Man got his superhero abilities from a spider bite, ordinary spider-bite victims may have to deal with other unusual (and much less pleasant) effects.

Many wild pollinators are threatened. Their decline could affect not only our food supply, but the very essence of our landscapes.

Where one starts matters. A new study from UC Irvine and UCLA challenges our definition of success.

Davis, Irvine law schools are part of initiative to increase numbers of future law students.

Interview with UC president touches on affirmative action, other topics.

There's a surprisingly strong environmental case to be made in favor of legalizing pot, because illegal marijuana farming is so bad for the environment.

New research suggests that people’s ability to spot liars is buried deeply in the unconscious mind.

UC President Napolitano reflects on the process of achieving diversity in higher education.

UC Riverside professor reflects on the life and work of the acclaimed Latin American author.

In the first global snapshot of its kind, a team of Scripps Institution of Oceanography researchers has shown how overfishing impacts coral reef health.