The solutions to climate change are not just technological — kindness can help any community weather its harshest impacts.
Kindness: An unsung climate change tool
More than skin deep: How environment, diet and social experiences affect health
UC scientists dive into the ambient factors contributing to health crises like obesity and Type 2 diabetes.
Climate summit puts California, UC in the spotlight
The University of California is among the thousands gathering to share solutions at the Global Climate Action Summit.
Finding Ebola before it finds you
For the first time, scientists discover a new Ebola species in a host prior to detection in an infected human or animal.
Is plastic making us fat?
When it comes to the obesity epidemic, plastics are fuel for the fire.
A guilt-free flip-flop
Affordable, sustainable footwear is possible — thanks to the power of algae.
Can we grow one of the world's largest food crops without fertilizer?
We could be one step closer with the discovery of a new variety of corn.
56 suspect chemicals found in the average pregnant woman
A new screening method shows that we may have more exposure to industrial chemicals than we thought.
Welcome to shark park
UC Davis shark-tagging research helps make North America's biggest marine protected area seven times larger.
How California's sea stars are evolving past a devastating pandemic
Sea star wasting disease provides a rare opportunity to watch a species bounce back from near-total collapse.
Climate change is making it harder for couples to conceive
Research finds warming temperatures have a negative effect on fertility, birth rates.
How ride-hailing could improve public transportation instead of undercutting it
With the right rules, ride-sharing apps could enhance public transit.