Scientists design way to use harmless bacteria to detect heavy metals in drinking water
February 27, 2020
The goal is to test water at the faucets people actually drink from and catch contamination along the way.
UCLA developing policy to phase out single-use plastics
February 6, 2020
The move could drive regional change and would make UCLA one of the largest universities in the U.S. to take action.
UC launches first-ever organic research institute, with a hand from Clif Bar
January 30, 2020
The California Organic Institute will accelerate the development and adoption of effective farming tools and practices.
America’s most widely consumed cooking oil causes genetic changes in the brain
January 23, 2020
Soybean oil is linked to metabolic and neurological changes in mice in new research.
Diet soda may be hurting your diet
January 7, 2020
Evidence suggests that artificial sweeteners are linked to chronic issues like obesity and diabetes. Should they be taxed?
Why purple sweet potatoes belong on your holiday table
December 20, 2019
Impress your friends — and Instagram — with this holiday superfood.
Limited eating times could be a new way to fight obesity and diabetes
December 5, 2019
What if you could treat common conditions just by limiting when you eat and drink all your calories? New research says it might work.
DDT linked to higher risk of diabetes among Asian Indian immigrants to U.S.
November 21, 2019
Prior exposure to the notorious pollutant may explain the population's higher rate of Type 2 diabetes.
California’s working landscape generates $333 billion in sales, 1.5 million jobs
November 18, 2019
A new analysis shows agriculture and natural resources are key to the state's economic vitality.
Nutritional supplements significantly reduce child deaths
November 7, 2019
Study finds a 27 percent drop in child mortality in low- and middle-income countries.