The Conversation |

How building new dams is adding to Africa’s malaria burden

A UC Irvine researcher suggests a range of approaches for controlling disease while meeting infrastructure needs.

UC Berkeley |

With rise of leukemia in children, $6M grant funds search for causes

Researchers will build upon recent success linking risk of getting childhood leukemia to environmental exposures.

UC Davis |

UC Davis helps empower those tackling Africa's energy challenges

Young African leaders are leveraging campus expertise to develop zero-net energy solutions for their nations.

UC Berkeley via The Conversation |

The global impact of air conditioning: Big and getting bigger

Rising incomes and temperatures increase the amount of cooling units — and greenhouse gases.

UC San Diego |

Researchers can now monitor global warming due to human activity in real time

Scientists find the human impact on global warming can be distinguished from natural variability.

UC Davis |

Using urban pigeons to monitor lead pollution

New study shows bird toxin levels track with those of children in neighborhoods they share.

UC ANR via The Conversation |

Loss for words: Art, language and the challenges of living on a changing planet

Is climate change too abstract? A UC analyst says the right vocabulary can help us grapple with the problem.

UC San Diego via The Conversation |

Underwater microscope provides views of sea creatures in their natural setting

UC San Diego provides a fresh look at coral — up close and personal.

UC Davis |

Noninvasive health monitoring could help save gorillas

A UC Davis study finds a way to balance protecting and testing the animals.

UC Davis |

Working together to weigh a bee

Engineers and entomologists at UC Davis figure out a tricky problem vital to monitoring colony health.

UC Irvine |

High risk of wildfire projected for Amazon

UC Irvine and NASA forecast suggests greater danger than in past drought years.

UC Davis |

California's roadkill hot spots, according to UC Davis

New report equips officials with information to protect state wildlife.