How closely do deep learning computer networks mimic the human brain? There's still a long way to go, psychologists find.
What the battle over scooters gets wrong
The problem isn't what's on our streets. It's the streets themselves.
The next Silicon Valley?
How UC Merced undergrads are solving real-life problems, from BART escalators to the disappearing monarch butterfly.
The ‘aha moment’ that led to nuclear physics
How Ernest O. Lawrence looked inside the atom — and beyond.
How Captain America inspired new fuel-efficient cars
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.
Why binge-watching might actually be good for you
Experts weigh in on our new fix.
The simple fact that could put the brakes on nuclear energy
If you follow the headlines, nuclear energy seems to be enjoying a bit of a renaissance. A new generation of nuclear innovators is emerging, young tech startups are poised to disrupt a lethargic industry, and there’s a palpable wave of optimism over the potential for nuclear power to help combat climate change. But at recent UN climate change conferences, the word “nuclear” was barely heard. Why the disconnect?
This solar greenhouse could change the way we eat
Pink is the new green, thanks to technology developed at UC Santa Cruz.
Will cars of the future run on poop?
Is brown the new green? UCLA researchers are using waste matter (yes, including poop) to make a new generation of advanced biofuels.
What’s the best electric car for you? Take this app for a test drive
If you’re thinking of buying a new car, there’s a decent chance you’re considering trying something greener. There’s also a decent chance that some concern, big or small, has you hitting the brakes when it comes to buying an electric car.
Your home is an energy hog — here’s how to put it on a diet
Even when you’re not at home, your house is a power glutton. Yes, yours. And it needs to go on a serious energy diet.