UC Santa Barbara via The Conversation |

People’s bodies now run cooler than ‘normal’ — even in the Bolivian Amazon

‘Normal’ body temperature has declined all over the world — but why?

UC Santa Barbara |

Closing the plastic loop

Researchers develop a low-energy method for upcycling polyethylene plastic waste into valuable molecules.

UC Irvine |

What makes an insect indestructible?

Materials scientists discover the design secrets of the ironclad beetle, which can even survive getting run over by a car.

UCSF |

How a UCSF team is giving Cronutt the sea lion a second chance with neuroscience

Cronutt, a sea lion suffering from toxic algae-induced epilepsy — a problem on the rise due to climate change — gets a shot at a better life.

UC Newsroom |

UCs top Sierra magazine's ‘Cool Schools’ rankings

UC Irvine takes the top spot with five other UC campuses in the top 30 of the Sierra Club’s sustainable schools list.

UC Merced |

Artificial intelligence is for the birds

Researchers are upgrading their migratory tracking capacity by creating a model to recognize bird calls.

UC Merced |

Professor Tracey Osborne taking on complex, grand challenges in climate and social justice

All of our greatest challenges are connected, says Osborne, and solutions lie in the recognition of that fact.

UC Santa Cruz |

In the line of fire

Alum Adam Lowdermilk was a successful musician, but the tragic 2018 Camp Fire prompted a leap into firefighting.

UC Santa Barbara via The Conversation |

Extreme wildfires can create their own dangerous weather, including fire tornadoes — here's how

Extreme wildfires can fuel tornadoes, creating erratic and dangerous conditions for firefighters.

UC Santa Cruz |

How to evacuate five seals, two dolphins and a sea lion

All of the resident marine mammals at Long Marine Laboratory are safe and well after a successful evacuation effort.

UCSF |

What to know about wildfire smoke and COVID-19

Worried that air pollution from wildfires could increase the severity of COVID-19 symptoms? Learn the risks and how to protect yourself.

UC Natural Reserve System |

Wildfires burn six UC Natural Reserves; seventh threatened

Wildfires are burning at six reserves in the UC Natural Reserve System across northern and central California, and threatening a seventh.