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Decisive sea otters distinguish differences by touch
September 27, 2018
New research reveals how sea otters hunt through the power of their paws and whiskers.
New antibiotics that work
September 6, 2018
8,000 new combinations are surprisingly effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Anatomy of fake news
September 5, 2018
Students have created a website that shines a light on the modern scourge of bogus “news”
The UC ‘September Issue’: Boldly Californian
September 5, 2018
We combed our campuses for student styles that we admire. Here's what we found.
A guilt-free flip-flop
August 16, 2018
Affordable, sustainable footwear is possible — thanks to the power of algae.
2017 a banner year for commercializing UC research
July 23, 2018
About eight new companies a month spring from UC research.
Grad student discovers first known manta ray nursery
June 28, 2018
The habitat is the first of its kind to be described in the world.
Mother and daughter become Fulbright scholars
May 24, 2018
Inspired by her daughter, Violet Barton applied to grad school, and now follows her to El Salvador on a Fulbright.
Grad student's passion for Prince fuels research
May 9, 2018
Dig if you will, a picture: the chance to study the legendary musician as a subject of academic research.
UC grad students bring ingenuity to the fore at Grad Slam
May 4, 2018
10 campus finalists thrill by distilling years of research into three-minute talks on topics from synesthesia to ‘mansand.’