If dogs could talk
November 26, 2019
How we interact with pit bulls sheds light on the ways we reproduce social inequality, says Katja Guenther.
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.
Arctic Ocean could be ice-free for part of the year as soon as 2044
November 18, 2019
New study narrows the predicted timeframe for one worrying result of climate change.
Are students breathing good air?
November 14, 2019
A new study from Berkeley Lab/UC Davis finds many California classrooms don't have sufficient ventilation.
UC's race to stay ahead of wildfires
November 14, 2019
UC San Diego matches increased fire danger with improved monitoring capability.
Dogs put smelling skills to use in protecting endangered lizards
October 30, 2019
Detection dogs combined with DNA identification could represent a new, noninvasive sampling technique for lizard conservation.
Improving indoor air quality during wildfires
October 25, 2019
Indoor air scientists explain how to protect homes, schools, and other buildings from air pollution during wildfires.
Our energy grid is vulnerable. Locally sourced power may be the answer.
October 16, 2019
Solar-powered microgrids could be key in the face of increasing wildfire risk and cybersecurity threats.
How garbage from landfills is advancing UC's clean energy future
October 2, 2019
Landfills are a major source of greenhouse gas emssions. UC's new biogas deal turns that pollution into an energy source.
Finding alternatives to animal testing
September 26, 2019
Researchers are helping the EPA eliminate animal testing by using stem cells.