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California’s Institutes for Science and Innovation celebrate 20 years of research and discovery
December 7, 2020
Twenty years on, the four UC-based California Institutes of Science and Innovation are integral to addressing California's most pressing issues with research-driven innovation.
How UC San Diego’s kept a lid on COVID-19 infections
December 3, 2020
The country's most ambitious wastewater testing initiative, asymptomatic testing kits and an exposure notification system have made the Return to Learn program a success.
New solution to kill coronavirus on common surfaces in seconds
November 24, 2020
Cold atmospheric plasma via jet spray could be used to quickly disinfect hospitals, transport and more.
UC campuses pilot a smartphone app that aims to limit spread of COVID-19
November 12, 2020
The app uses privacy-first technology that allows users to receive automatic smartphone notifications of a potential exposure to the virus.
A second life for plastic waste
October 23, 2020
Researchers develop a low-energy method for upcycling polyethylene plastic waste into valuable molecules.
Lab team develops first-ever living 3D-printed aneurysm to improve surgical procedures, personalize treatments
October 22, 2020
The replica represents a significant step in developing better care for the 1 in 50 Americans who will suffer from brain aneurysms.
What makes an insect indestructible?
October 22, 2020
Materials scientists discover the design secrets of the ironclad beetle, which can even survive getting run over by a car.
Apply now for UC’s Startup Innovation Challenge
October 5, 2020
Winners will take home a $50K cash prize and get to network with industry leaders.
First ‘plug and play’ brain prosthesis demonstrated in paralyzed person
September 10, 2020
In a significant advance, researchers have developed a way to make prosthetics ‘learn’ better from the brains that control them.
Chess is taking over the online video game world — and both are changing from this unlikely pairing
September 3, 2020
Young, irreverent gamers on Twitch and the ancient world of chess are both transforming as their cultures collide.