Analyzing one of Darwin's favorite birds, a research team finds the genetic changes that clipped the bird's wings.

Millions of nights of insufficent sleep could be created by rising temperatures, study says.

Scruples are found across the natural world and for good reason, new research shows.

Scientists uncover how pumice can remain buoyant for years.

Hydrogel baits could help control Argentine ants, the subject of 85 percent of the state's pest control services.

UC Davis’ Helene Dillard leads the charge for more sustainable, equitable food systems.

Secrets of early life hide within one of the oldest fossil animals, Dickinsonia.

The algae in your fishtank could provide new fuel and medical applications, thanks to its UC-decoded genome.

The good news is it's not too late to reverse the trend.

If you follow the headlines, nuclear energy seems to be enjoying a bit of a renaissance. A new generation of nuclear innovators is emerging, young tech startups are poised to disrupt a lethargic industry, and there’s a palpable wave of optimism over the potential for nuclear power to help combat climate change. But at recent UN climate change conferences, the word “nuclear” was barely heard. Why the disconnect?

Agricultural technology can help bridge the gap.

An underwater robot explores inhospitable waters to help predict how and when Antarctic ice shelves collapse.