Do gut bacteria rule our minds? UC San Francisco August 15, 2014 In an ecosystem within us, microbes evolved to sway our food choices.
Microbial-based antimalarial drug shipped to Africa Lawrence Berkeley Lab August 13, 2014 Thirteen-year project culminates with pharmaceutical firm sending 1.7 million treatments of semi-synthetic artemisinin.
Polymer repairs itself in wet conditions UC Santa Barbara August 6, 2014 Researchers synthesize a polymer that can repair itself in wet conditions.
Exploring technology of squid skin UC Irvine August 4, 2014 Protein called reflectin could be used to improve performance of biomedical devices.
Birthday bash to celebrate laser inventor Charles Townes’ 99th UC Berkeley July 22, 2014 UC Berkeley professor won the 1964 Nobel Prize in Physics for discovering the laser.
The facts behind science fiction UC Irvine July 21, 2014 With Comic-Con looming, UC Irvine professor says our fascination with superheroes provides fertile ground for teaching fundamentals of physics.
Why ‘whispers’ among bees sometimes evolve into ‘shouts’ UC San Diego July 7, 2014 Some Brazilian bees warn would-be competitors that their prime source of food will be fiercely defended if they show up to the site.
What monkeys tell us about our thirst for booze UC Berkeley July 1, 2014 Robert Dudley discusses his new book, the evidence that our attraction to alcohol is an evolutionary adaptation, and what this means for efforts to prevent alcohol abuse.
Researchers detect smallest force ever measured Berkeley National Laboratory June 26, 2014 Method using lasers and optical trapping system is breakthrough in theoretical physics.
Obama names World Food Center Director Beachy to National Science Board UC Davis June 24, 2014 Roger Beachy joins policymaking body of National Science Foundation, which advises Congress and the president on science and engineering issues.
