The first-of-its-kind SEACoast center will work to protect some of the most diverse ecological zones in the world.
‘On the same wavelength’? It's not just a saying
Bats' brains synchronize when they engage in social behaviors like grooming, fighting or sniffing each other.
Massive forest die-off in Sierra Nevada caused by multiyear drought
Nearly 80 percent loss at some elevations shows the devastating consequences of abnormally dry conditions.
Sea otters' low genetic diversity could spell trouble
The furry little creature isn't endangered, but a history of population declines can make extinction more of a risk.
Small towns, big flood waters
How do you move an entire town threatened by floods?
As bumblebee diets narrow, ours could too
Fewer plants cause developmental delays for the pollinators that keep our favorite foods growing.
Study uncovers surprising melting patterns beneath Antarctica’s Ross Ice Shelf
Scientists discover an ancient geologic structure under Antarctica’s largest ice shelf and describe the threats it may face.
UC reserve system grows to include Point Reyes, Mount Lassen
The new locations will provide opportunities for scientists and students as part of the world's largest university-administered reserve network.
Cool Campus Challenge winners announced
More than 22,000 people took actions to reduce their environmental impact during the month-long competition to reduce UC's carbon footprint.
2 northern white rhinos are left in the world. Here's how robots could save them.
Flexible robotics designed at UC San Diego could help navigate the tricky issues of saving this subspecies from extinction.
Squid skin inspires creation of next-gen heat regulating blanket
Something new to wear into your too hot, too cold office.
Marine animals more vulnerable to global warming than those on land, study says
An international team of scientists finds the ocean is changing more dramatically than land.