Ancient pigment can boost energy efficiency
October 19, 2018
A color developed by Egyptians thousands of years ago can boost energy efficiency by cooling rooftops and walls.
Climate change may deplete the world's beer
October 15, 2018
And you thought beer was expensive already: Declining barley production could make the beverage a luxury item.
UC named a national leader in renewable energy
October 10, 2018
For the second year in a row, the EPA recognizes the University of California with a Green Power Leadership Award.
Decisive sea otters distinguish differences by touch
September 27, 2018
New research reveals how sea otters hunt through the power of their paws and whiskers.
Just like pigeons, people tend to flock
September 27, 2018
Are we rational? Sure. But crowd panics, market bubbles and other collective actions seem to be built into our species.
How we can recycle CO2 to make eco-friendly concrete
September 27, 2018
UCLA researchers take aim at a surprisingly large source of greenhouse gas emissions: concrete.
What the battle over scooters gets wrong
September 18, 2018
The problem isn't what's on our streets. It's the streets themselves.
More than skin deep: How environment, diet and social experiences affect health
September 17, 2018
UC scientists dive into the ambient factors contributing to health crises like obesity and Type 2 diabetes.
Kindness: An unsung climate change tool
September 13, 2018
The solutions to climate change are not just technological — kindness can help any community weather its harshest impacts.
Climate summit puts California, UC in the spotlight
September 6, 2018
The University of California is among the thousands gathering to share solutions at the Global Climate Action Summit.