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Disney princesses can be good for a child’s self-image, researchers suggest

Parents may worry about the effect of these storied princesses on their children but a new study finds they may actually boost confidence.
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Celebrating UC changemakers: Meet 10 Latino leaders creating a more equitable future for us all

Across disciplines as diverse as education, science, medicine, engineering, law, business and politics, Latino leaders from the University of California are helping to create a more equitable future for all.
UC Davis |

You might be making this one mistake with your smoothie

Researchers find adding a banana decreased the level of flavanols in smoothies.
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University of California campuses are among the nation’s best, according to student surveys

All nine UC undergraduate campuses were named top academic institutions by the Princeton Review in its Best Colleges for 2024 list and its related guidebook.
UC Davis |

Winemaking 101? More like VEN127L

A winemaking course at UC Davis prepares students for careers in the wine industry by partnering them with cutting-edge local wineries.
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University of California students recognized for their leadership and community contributions

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., and the UC Board of Regents today (July 20) honored two UC students for their exceptional leadership and a dozen UC foster youth from across the University for their immense contributions to the community.
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‘Stop-outs’ get a fresh start: How UC is helping students return to complete their degrees

The UC Reengagement Consortium is making strides in helping students who left school without getting their degrees return to finish what they started.
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UC campuses best in nation for combining quality and affordability, Money says

Money magazine’s 2023 Best Colleges in America list finds all nine UC undergraduate campuses offer exceptional value.
UC Davis |

UC Davis vets to the rescue for animals in wildfires

A UC Davis-administered program featuring mobile clinics is ready to deploy to care for animals affected by disasters statewide.
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Why do we watch so much negative TV? To combat life’s stress, study suggests

While it might seem counterintuitive, we often regulate negative emotions by seeking even more negative entertainment.
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Top UC Davis graduate earns provisional patent, cuddles babies, teaches in schools

Neeraj Senthil makes the extraordinary look easy.
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Making wind power even greener

Blades made from bamboo and mycelium could keep a growing number of wind blades out of landfills.