Drones to grow minds of their own
October 19, 2017
UC Riverside professors aim to embed intelligence in drones.
A new era in astronomy: First observations of merging neutron stars
October 17, 2017
A UC Santa Cruz team provides the first-ever visual evidence of the source of gravitational waves.
Researchers create molecule that could ‘kick and kill’ HIV
October 10, 2017
A synthetic particle can awaken dormant virus cells and knock them out in lab animals — a significant advance.
Why a little dirt is good for us
October 5, 2017
Disinfectants can inhibit cellular energy production and even lead to an increased risk of Parkinson's disease.
UC Berkeley alum Barry Barish wins 2017 Nobel Prize in Physics
October 3, 2017
His work on the discovery of gravitational waves helped prove Einstein's general theory of relativity right.
The most detailed look yet at an animal's brain
October 3, 2017
The C. elegans worm may have only 302 neurons, but for the first time, scientists can see them all one by one.
Manganese in drinking water a cause for concern
September 14, 2017
A wide-ranging study suggests officials should monitor the chemical element as a possible public health threat.
How love leads us by the nose, explained
September 6, 2017
Neuroscientists ID the roots of attraction.
Summer school for Buddhist monks
August 30, 2017
Researchers engage in the scientific method at Indian monasteries.
Antibacterial chemicals may cause adverse effects from mother to child
August 15, 2017
Triclocarban (TCC) found to be a potential health risk in the womb and during lactation.