The cat. The myth. The legend
August 15, 2019
Big Boy, the unofficial campus cat, thrives thanks to an informal but comprehensive caretaking system.
UCLA to lead $10 million California conservation project
August 14, 2019
Scientists will study the DNA of endangered and threatened species and learn which are most vulnerable to climate change.
Iconic Joshua trees are facing extinction
August 8, 2019
The national park would retain just 0.02 percent of its tree habitat if no climate change action is taken.
UC Santa Cruz establishes interdisciplinary Southeast Asia research center
July 4, 2019
The first-of-its-kind SEACoast center will work to protect some of the most diverse ecological zones in the world.
‘On the same wavelength’? It's not just a saying
July 2, 2019
Bats' brains synchronize when they engage in social behaviors like grooming, fighting or sniffing each other.
Massive forest die-off in Sierra Nevada caused by multiyear drought
July 2, 2019
Nearly 80 percent loss at some elevations shows the devastating consequences of abnormally dry conditions.
Sea otters' low genetic diversity could spell trouble
June 20, 2019
The furry little creature isn't endangered, but a history of population declines can make extinction more of a risk.
As bumblebee diets narrow, ours could too
May 30, 2019
Fewer plants cause developmental delays for the pollinators that keep our favorite foods growing.
Study uncovers surprising melting patterns beneath Antarctica’s Ross Ice Shelf
May 29, 2019
Scientists discover an ancient geologic structure under Antarctica’s largest ice shelf and describe the threats it may face.