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Dining out with San Francisco’s coyotes: How a city reshapes what a native predator eats

As their traditional dining options dwindle and natural areas give way to restaurants, homes and sidewalks, the coyotes of San Francisco are shifting what they eat.
UC Newsroom |

How UC is phasing out single-use plastics

Changes are coming to vending machines, dining halls and bookstores near you. Check out UC's progress toward its zero waste goals in the 2024 Annual Sustainability Report.
UC Davis |

Storing carbon in buildings could help address climate change

Construction materials such as concrete and plastic have the potential to lock away billions of tons of carbon dioxide, according to a new study by UC Davis.
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Los Angeles fires news and resources: What’s happening across the UC system and how you can help

Links and resources for staying up with the latest, along with information on how you can help.
UC Davis Health |

LA fires are producing hazardous smoke: How to protect yourself

Smoke and ash from urban wildfires, like those in Los Angeles, may put people at risk of short- and long-term health problems.
UC Davis |

UC Davis study finds never-before-seen carnivorous squirrels

California ground squirrels hunt, kill and eat voles, reveals a study by UC Davis and UW-Eau Claire, sharing the first evidence of widespread carnivorous behavior among squirrels.
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UC awards $15.5M in research grants to tackle big questions in health, AI, agriculture and climate justice

Researchers will gather better data on maternal health, test new ways of filtering ‘forever’ chemicals from wastewater and work with California schools to protect students from extreme heat.
UC Newsroom |

Notable UC books of 2024

Featuring New York Times bestsellers, Pulitzer Prize winners and some of the most talked about books of the year, catch up on some of the great reads you may have missed from UC authors.
UC Davis |

Probiotics and prebiotics: hype or health?

A closer look at the proliferation of probiotics with Maria Marco, a microbiologist and professor in the department of food science and technology at UC Davis.
UC Newsroom |

UC leads the nation in highly influential scientists and researchers

UC’s 289 faculty and scientists on Clarivate’s 2024 list of Highly Cited Researchers make the university the most highly cited institution in North America.
UC Davis |

Feeding grazing cattle seaweed cuts methane emissions by almost 40 percent

New findings offer a solution for more climate-friendly cattle farming.
UC Newsroom |

12 amazing UC discoveries of 2024

Explore new ways of understanding ourselves, our planet and our place in the universe.