Costa's hummingbirds use physics to hide their weaknesses while they proclaim their love.
Saving the wild horses of the Channel Islands
Only 60 Santa Cruz Island horses remain. UC Davis researcher Amy McLean is working to keep the line alive.
How California became a food and wine lover's dream
The little known history of the land of milk and honey.
Has spring sprung too soon?
Spring is arriving sooner than it did 10 years ago, sometimes significantly so, researchers find.
How the Paris climate accord is becoming reality at UC
UC's new strategy to wean off natural gas will make the university a global leader — and best of all, it's scalable.
Everyday chemicals surpass cars as source of urban air pollution
A new study finds a shockingly high contribution from paints, pesticides, perfumes as vehicle emissions drop.
UC Irvine-led study identifies ‘hot spots’ of unsafe drinking water
Problems are more frequent in low-income, rural areas of the nation.
Trump’s push for new offshore drilling is likely to run aground in California
The effort to expand offshore oil production reignites a battle with California that dates back nearly 50 years.
Marijuana farms expose endangered owls to rat poison, study shows
An abundance of illegal sites without oversight are poisoning wildlife in Northern California.
The ocean is losing its breath
Climate change is rapidly increasing marine ‘dead zones,’ where oxygen is too low to support most marine life.
Healing burned paws with fish skin
A young mountain lion injured during the Thomas fire receives an innovative therapy to get him back on his feet.
How bird genetics adapt to climate change
Scientists find yellow warbler DNA is already adjusting to new conditions and ask whether it's enough to survive.