Scary sharks may be box-office hits, but a study shows ominous music could be harming conservation efforts.
Why sharks need a new soundtrack
Carcinogen in drinking water traced to firefighting foam
Highly fluorinated compounds found near industrial and military sites, affecting millions.
How California can balance nitrogen's benefits and harm
First-of-its-kind UC Davis study of nitrate pollution offers path to reconcile agriculture and the environment.
100 years of national parks, 100 years of climate change data
To see the future of our parks in the face of global warming, UC Berkeley scientists are taking a walk through the past.
15 national treasures and the UCLA scientists working to save them
Experts from a variety of fields are developing new knowledge to help save these creatures.
10 powerful climate change insights for improving the planet
UC Davis research could solve pressing issues in health, economics and sustainability.
Looking different than your parents can be an evolutionary advantage
New research has roots in ideas raised by Charles Darwin more than 150 years ago.
Why sunflowers move like clockwork
Scientists discover new hormonal mechanisms in the sun-worshipping plant.
A trap for bedbugs?
Scientists make a new discovery as to what attracts these pests.
Scientists discover how birds soar to great heights
Mathematical models demonstrate how the animals make decisions as they navigate the air.
Do eco-friendly wines taste better?
Raise a glass to organic grapes: UCLA study finds eco-certified wine rated higher by wine publications.
Preserving the nation's last dark skies
A UC Merced grad student develops a solution to protect Yosemite from light pollution.