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The amazing sensitivity of human touch
December 21, 2017
People can feel when surfaces differ by just a single layer of molecules, suggesting new avenues for touch technology.
SF Mayor Ed Lee never forgot his Berkeley roots
December 14, 2017
The late Ed Lee worked alongside his graduate alma mater to tackle the challenges facing the city.
Former street kid fulfills educational promise with Ph.D.
December 14, 2017
Marcus Shaw turns his troubled past into an area of study and fuel for his own academic achievement.
How tax reform could price students out of graduate school
November 29, 2017
Provisions in tax proposals making their way through Congress could cost students thousands of dollars a year.
Women rising
November 27, 2017
Women scientists surpass men as leaders of the campus' biggest research grants.
Late researcher Sharon Gray's wish fulfilled
November 16, 2017
Budding Ethiopian scientist Sara Gebremeskel interns at UC Davis, thanks to an outpouring of support for her late mentor.
Veterans gain vital legal aid through new UCLA Law clinic
November 2, 2017
Students help veterans gain access to benefits and address criminal justice issues.
Dance your Ph.D.
October 30, 2017
Using aerial dance to explain her research, Nancy Scherich wins a Science magazine competition.
Is biology behind your political views?
October 26, 2017
How your body processes its fight or flight response may affect your opinion, a new study finds.
John Lithgow: An actor’s lessons
October 25, 2017
The Emmy award-winner shares encouragement and experience with an MFA class.