Insults and attacks always seem to get our attention, in politics and otherwise. Can we train our brains to flip these negative frames?
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Why negative campaigning works — and how to fight it
UC Davis |
What does it take to be a queen bumblebee?
Scientists are examining the extraordinary colony-building capacities of solo queen bumblebees to better understand cognition and preserve a critical ecological link.
UC Davis |
Forest fuel treatments reduce wildfire spread, prevent $2.8 billion in damage
A large-scale study finds that every $1 spent on prevention saves $3.75.
UC Davis |
Stop-and-go science: Researchers pivot to try to salvage important work
The pace of climate change and funding disruptions force scientists to rethink how research is done.
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UC scholars and alumni elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Meet UC’s new leading lights of arts and sciences
UC Newsroom |
Graduate research takes center stage at UC Grad Slam
The annual competition spotlights how UC’s 63,000+ graduate students drive discovery, innovation and public impact.
UC Davis |
UC Davis receives $75M historic gift in support of veterinary medicine
Kathy Chiao and Kenneth Hao’s gift supports new small animal hospital, scholarships, translational medicine and programs for those unable to afford veterinary care.
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10 hidden treasures from UC special collections
From comic books to political posters and a Shakespearean tome, get a peek at some of the extraordinary objects housed in UC libraries and archives.
UC Newsroom |
How real-world learning at UC prepares students for evolving careers
At UC, 70% of undergrads participate in research, creative projects or service learning. Three new programs bridge classroom learning and real-world experience to launch students into the job market.
UC Newsroom |
The next generation of California researchers share their passions at Grad Slam
Ten graduate students from each of UC’s campuses will put their science communication skills to the test in Sacramento at the livestreamed 2026 Grad Slam on April 22.
UC San Francisco |
Innovative UC Health tool leads to better blood pressure control
‘These are real Californians who didn’t end up in an emergency room, didn’t have a disability, didn’t lose time with their families.’
UC San Diego |
NIH awards $15.8 million to University of California for study of Latino brain health
A multisite study led by UC San Diego and UC Davis will examine changes in brain imaging, blood biomarkers and cognition over time in Latino and Hispanic people.