Gene discovery may halt worldwide wheat epidemic
November 21, 2017
Scientists hope they can fend off a devastating strain of stem rust.
How American cities can make sci-fi a reality
November 7, 2017
David Sedlak finds a solution to our water woes in "Dune."
Is it really possible to live a zero-waste life?
October 30, 2017
Picture all of the trash you’ve thrown away this week. How much do you think you could reduce that amount if you really tried? By half?
Lauren Singer thinks you can take it all the way to zero, and she has the total lack of garbage to prove it.
Well, not total: Singer has a glass mason jar that holds five years of her garbage — every last piece of it.
When there's nowhere colder to go
October 25, 2017
As the oceans warmed, species migrated to Antarctica. What happens when climate change heats up their home?
UC’s #MyLastTrash campaign asks you to help push campuses toward zero waste
October 23, 2017
A new effort strives to transform habits and meet an ambitious 2020 goal.
UC named national leader in clean energy
October 23, 2017
The university was one of only eight organizations nationwide to earn the distinction.
UCLA research puts wildfire risk into historic context
October 18, 2017
Western U.S. precipitation extremes are closely aligned with the region’s past, a new study shows.
Shining light on the social lives of viruses
October 18, 2017
Animal behavior theories can provide a fresh look at how viruses spread, scientist says.
Why a little dirt is good for us
October 5, 2017
Disinfectants can inhibit cellular energy production and even lead to an increased risk of Parkinson's disease.
New podcast explores people, places behind the food we eat
October 3, 2017
The Berkeley Food Institute explores the network of people and places behind what we eat in a new series.