Why are humans the only species prone to heart attacks?
July 23, 2019
Gene loss 2 to 3 million years ago may explain why coronary events are common in humans but rare in other animals.
The ultimate guide to staying safe in the sun
July 17, 2019
July is UV Safety Awareness Month. Everything you need to know to protect yourself is right here.
New study finds microplastic throughout Monterey Bay
June 12, 2019
A new study shows that microplastic particles are not only common, they're in the food chain.
What do dating technology and Alzheimer's have in common?
May 23, 2019
Artificial intelligence, developed around the same ‘swipe right’ approach we associate with dating apps, could vastly scale up Alzheimer’s research.
Lack of sleep shrinks men's testicles?
May 22, 2019
UC Berkeley scientist Matt Walker shows how missing sleep can really catch up with you in his new TED Talk.
UC reserve system grows to include Point Reyes, Mount Lassen
May 17, 2019
The new locations will provide opportunities for scientists and students as part of the world's largest university-administered reserve network.
Measuring plastic's impact on our air
April 22, 2019
Researchers determine the extent to which plastic contributes to climate change. It's a lot.
Usurp the burp: How seaweed can help curb cow burps (and their emissions)
April 18, 2019
UC agricultural and marine scientists fight one of the state's biggest sources of methane: cow burps.
Winter is coming: A new scientific device creates electricity from falling snow
April 15, 2019
Researchers design a first-of-its-kind nanogenerator that makes electricity in remote areas.
The ‘bee safe’ pesticide that isn’t
April 11, 2019
Sivanto poses a range of threats to honeybees, depending on seasonality, bee age and use with common chemicals.