UC Irvine-led study reveals how blood cells help wounds heal scar-free
February 12, 2019
New insights could lead to better anti-scarring treatments.
16 elements: Berkeley Lab’s contributions to the periodic table
February 11, 2019
In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the periodic table, a look at how far it’s come and where it’s headed.
How scientists pack butterflies, frogs and sea turtles for the bumpy road
February 7, 2019
Three scientists explain how they keep threatened species safe on their way to new habitats.
Young, gifted and black: The next generation of researchers
February 6, 2019
For Black History Month, we highlight young researchers who are turning their work into a potent force for social justice and equity.
Sleep loss truly causes you pain
January 30, 2019
Going without sleep heightens pain sensitivity and dulls the brain’s painkilling response.
3-D printed implants show promise for treating spinal cord injury
January 24, 2019
The soft, implantable “bridges” guide new nerve cells to grow where the spinal cord has been severed.
It's about time: Scientists figure out the length of a day on Saturn
January 22, 2019
Thanks to data from NASA's Cassini spacecraft, astronomers are stumped no longer.
How gut immune cells can fight multiple sclerosis
January 17, 2019
Scientists are learning how our guts connect to our brains.
Study identifies a new way by which the human brain marks time
January 17, 2019
With a little help from HBO's “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” scientists learn more about how we process the flow of time.
Sugar’s sick secrets: How industry forces have manipulated science to downplay the harm
January 10, 2019
The sugar industry has driven decades of biased research that shirk sugar's responsibility for chronic disease.