Rapid rejuvenation in mice suggests physiological — and removable — blockages may be behind certain cognitive issues.
Preparing for a winter with the coronavirus
How will staying indoors more frequently affect the spread of COVID-19?
Women were the early big-game hunters of America, research suggests
The findings are a challenge to the old hypothesis (and familiar image) of ‘man-the-hunter.’
Scientists discover how a common mutation leads to ‘night owl’ sleep disorder
A small change in our biological clocks lengthens the clock period, causing people to stay up late at night and sleep late in the morning.
People’s bodies now run cooler than ‘normal’ — even in the Bolivian Amazon
‘Normal’ body temperature has declined all over the world — but why?
Q&A: When will a COVID-19 vaccine be ready?
Experts explain when a vaccine may be approved and how a COVID-19 vaccine is designed.
Meet UC’s 5 new MacArthur ‘genius’ award winners
Four UC alums and one faculty member will each receive a $625,000 unrestricted prize, or “genius grant,” as 2020 MacArthur fellows.
How a UCSF team is giving Cronutt the sea lion a second chance with neuroscience
Cronutt, a sea lion suffering from toxic algae-induced epilepsy — a problem on the rise due to climate change — gets a shot at a better life.
Artificial intelligence is for the birds
Researchers are upgrading their migratory tracking capacity by creating a model to recognize bird calls.
And now, the winner of the Ig Nobel Prize ...
Richard Vetter's work on how spiders terrorize those who study them nets him a parody Nobel.
UC Davis alum Charles Rice wins Nobel Prize
Now professor at The Rockefeller University, he shared the 2020 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine for the discovery of the hepatitis C virus.
Quiz: How much do you know about the Nobel Prize?
Not everyone can win a Nobel, but this is the next best thing. Prizes are announced starting Oct. 5.