Researchers find zebrafish embryos die at alarming rates when exposed to certain 3-D printed materials.
Some 3-D printed objects are toxic
West Nile virus killing millions more birds than previously thought
The findings are particularly alarming for birds with smaller populations, which can’t rebound like a large population can.
California’s fish populations are declining
Two independent data sets show changing ocean conditions adversely impact fish off California.
UC researchers present 10 scalable solutions for climate change
These solutions offer a practical framework outlining both immediate and longer-term actions for moving toward carbon neutrality.
California universities launch experiment to go carbon-neutral 'at scale'
UC pledges to stop contributing to climate change while going about its normal business. Can the lessons we’re learning here be scaled up to the nation and the world?
Loss of large land mammals could change landscapes forever
Loss of large land mammals could change landscapes forever. Earlier extinctions had significant impacts on both flora and other fauna that persist to this day.
Lawn mower emission reduction device wins national award
Several generations of engineering teams have worked on the NOx-Out device to cut air pollution.
A classroom without walls
Course on ecology and conservation takes students from across UC out in the natural landscape.
UC launches Cool Campus Challenge in a push toward carbon neutrality
'We’re on our way to becoming the very first university system to wipe out our carbon footprint for good.'
UC Merced researchers to tackle water crisis on multiple fronts
In the Central Valley, the Sierra and beyond, multicampus research initiative dives into state's drought issues.
Botanist to study responses of trees, shrubs to extreme drought
UC Riverside professor receives National Science Foundation grant for research into survival mechanisms of plant species in California.
Tiny motors rev up to tackle rising carbon dioxide levels
Machines much smaller than the width of a human hair could one day help clean up ocean pollution.