5 UC faculty awarded the largest monetary prize in science
December 7, 2017
UC scholars bring home the majority of 2018's Breakthrough Prizes, known as the 'Oscars of science.'
How climate denial blogs undermine scientific understanding
December 6, 2017
A lack of scientific rigor can spread like wildfire online, hurting public perception of climate change.
Painless dental lasers can render teeth cavity-resistant
November 28, 2017
New technology for repairing teeth and strengthening enamel may soon be in a dental office near you.
Women rising
November 27, 2017
Women scientists surpass men as leaders of the campus' biggest research grants.
New hope for treating sepsis
November 21, 2017
Study shows human protein resistin greatly boosts the survival rate against a condition that currently kills one in five.
How Captain America inspired new fuel-efficient cars
November 16, 2017
Mild-mannered materials scientist by day, comic book fan by night, Suveen Mathaudhu spends a lot of time thinking about superheroes. But it isn’t just a hobby: It’s research.
Fruit fly brains inform search engines of the future
November 16, 2017
How fruit flies identify similarities between odors offers a new approach for search algorithms.
Late researcher Sharon Gray's wish fulfilled
November 16, 2017
Budding Ethiopian scientist Sara Gebremeskel interns at UC Davis, thanks to an outpouring of support for her late mentor.
How basic research on jellyfish led to an unexpected scientific revolution
November 13, 2017
From destined for the drain to winning a Nobel Prize.
UCLA neuroscientists give memory a jolt with weak electrical signal
October 26, 2017
Researchers discover where and how to tickle the brain for better recall.