How a UCSF team is giving Cronutt the sea lion a second chance with neuroscience
October 15, 2020
Cronutt, a sea lion suffering from toxic algae-induced epilepsy — a problem on the rise due to climate change — gets a shot at a better life.
UCs top Sierra magazine's ‘Cool Schools’ rankings
October 13, 2020
UC Irvine takes the top spot with five other UC campuses in the top 30 of the Sierra Club’s sustainable schools list.
Artificial intelligence is for the birds
October 8, 2020
Researchers are upgrading their migratory tracking capacity by creating a model to recognize bird calls.
Professor Tracey Osborne taking on complex, grand challenges in climate and social justice
September 17, 2020
All of our greatest challenges are connected, says Osborne, and solutions lie in the recognition of that fact.
In the line of fire
September 10, 2020
Alum Adam Lowdermilk was a successful musician, but the tragic 2018 Camp Fire prompted a leap into firefighting.
Extreme wildfires can create their own dangerous weather, including fire tornadoes — here's how
August 27, 2020
Extreme wildfires can fuel tornadoes, creating erratic and dangerous conditions for firefighters.
What it takes to evacuate five seals, two dolphins and a sea lion
August 27, 2020
All of the resident marine mammals at Long Marine Laboratory are safe and well after a successful evacuation effort.
Wildfires burn six UC Natural Reserves; seventh threatened
August 24, 2020
Wildfires are burning at six reserves in the UC Natural Reserve System across northern and central California, and threatening a seventh.
What to know about wildfire smoke and COVID-19
August 24, 2020
Worried that air pollution from wildfires could increase the severity of COVID-19 symptoms? Learn the risks and how to protect yourself.
Q&A: How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke
August 20, 2020
Berkeley Lab indoor air experts share their tips on dealing with air pollution.