UC Riverside |

Manganese in drinking water a cause for concern

A wide-ranging study suggests officials should monitor the chemical element as a possible public health threat.

UC San Diego |

How love leads us by the nose, explained

Neuroscientists ID the roots of attraction.

UC Merced |

Summer school for Buddhist monks

Researchers engage in the scientific method at Indian monasteries.

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory |

Antibacterial chemicals may cause adverse effects from mother to child

Triclocarban (TCC) found to be a potential health risk in the womb and during lactation.

UC Irvine |

Low-calorie diet may help keep the body young

The link between metabolism and aging revealed.

UC Berkeley |

New app makes photographing the eclipse a snap

Be prepared for the Aug. 21 total solar eclipse.

UCSF |

Want to learn a new skill? Get some sleep

Faced with a new task, your brain adapts by rewiring itself as you snooze.

UCSF |

Flame retardant exposure found to lower IQ in children

Largest review of research to date shows clear connection between PBDEs and decreased intelligence.

UC Davis |

Professors swim for science across Tahoe

The Women for Water Research team draws attention to the importance of protecting lakes and streams.

UC Berkeley |

Marian Diamond, known for studies of Einstein’s brain, dies at 90

Renowned educator and scientist discovered brain plasticity and shared her love of anatomy with millions.

UC Davis |

Massive study launched to test personalized approach to breast cancer screening

UC Health study aims to resolve ambiguity about the importance of annual mammograms.

UCSF |

The science of sleep: A Q&A with neurology professor Ying-Hui Fu

From identifying how your genes want you to sleep to warding off Alzheimer's, learn the latest on shut-eye.