Designing a solar tarp
August 1, 2018
Engineers are working to create a foldable, packable way to generate power from the sun.
This solar greenhouse could change the way we eat
July 23, 2018
Pink is the new green, thanks to technology developed at UC Santa Cruz.
Climate change is making it harder for couples to conceive
July 10, 2018
Research finds warming temperatures have a negative effect on fertility, birth rates.
How ride-hailing could improve public transportation instead of undercutting it
July 10, 2018
With the right rules, ride-sharing apps could enhance public transit.
Toilet-to-tap water gets its first blind taste test
March 14, 2018
The results will definitely surprise you.
Has spring sprung too soon?
March 8, 2018
Spring is arriving sooner than it did 10 years ago, sometimes significantly so, researchers find.
How the Paris climate accord is becoming reality at UC
February 27, 2018
UC's new strategy to wean off natural gas will make the university a global leader — and best of all, it's scalable.
Everyday chemicals surpass cars as source of urban air pollution
February 20, 2018
A new study finds a shockingly high contribution from paints, pesticides, perfumes as vehicle emissions drop.
Trump’s push for new offshore drilling is likely to run aground in California
February 8, 2018
The effort to expand offshore oil production reignites a battle with California that dates back nearly 50 years.
Sustainability wins for UC, California in 2017
January 26, 2018
UC’s 14th Annual Report on Sustainable Practices shows that the UC system is not only growing, it’s greener than ever.