UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute receives funding for Human Cell Atlas projects
April 19, 2018
Three new projects will support efforts to develop a comprehensive reference atlas of all cells in the human body.
Stopping an environmental disaster before it’s too late
April 19, 2018
How UC research sounded the alarm on the ozone layer.
For hummingbirds looking for mates, it's all about the right approach
April 19, 2018
Costa's hummingbirds use physics to hide their weaknesses while they proclaim their love.
Saving the wild horses of the Channel Islands
April 12, 2018
Only 60 Santa Cruz Island horses remain. UC Davis researcher Amy McLean is working to keep the line alive.
The ‘aha moment’ that led to nuclear physics
April 10, 2018
How Ernest O. Lawrence looked inside the atom — and beyond.
A safer, better plastic
April 5, 2018
Aging plastic leaches harmful chemicals. Rebecca Braslau has made it her life's work to create a safer alternative.
How California became a food and wine lover's dream
March 28, 2018
The little known history of the land of milk and honey.
The tech declared ‘coolest’ at SXSW
March 21, 2018
Katia Vega's tattoos, in which biosensors replace ink, earn the “Sci-fi No Longer” award.
Remembering Stephen Hawking
March 15, 2018
UC Santa Barbara physicists reminisce about collaborating on many projects with the Cambridge legend.
New test can diagnose a heart attack within an hour
March 15, 2018
The improved diagnostic tool can detect heart attacks faster, and has already saved lives.