Meet Kirsten Howley, the real-life Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory astrophysicist working to prevent “Armageddon,” as UC celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (Feb. 11).
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UC is No. 1 on worldwide ranking of highly cited researchers
This year’s rankings from Clarivate recognize 288 UC scientists as among the most influential thinkers in their fields.
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UC awards $8 million to solve next big scientific and engineering challenges in fusion energy
Two teams of UC researchers aim to accelerate progress toward abundant, stable, zero-carbon fusion energy.
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Scientists explore real-time tsunami warning system on world’s fastest supercomputer
An advanced, real-time tsunami forecasting system could dramatically improve early warning capabilities for coastal communities near earthquake zones.
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Next up for UC’s Class of 2025? Building California’s brilliant future
From jobs to graduate school to giving back to the communities they came from, UC’s latest crop of graduates has big plans to make a difference.
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UC awards $18 million to scale up the ambition and impact of AI in science
Together with Los Alamos and Lawrence Livermore National Labs, the University of California is funding research to develop new AI approaches in genomics, quantum materials discovery and geothermal energy.
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Young UC scientists and economists selected for prestigious Nobel laureate meeting
The University of California today (April 24) announced the 2025 cohort of UC President’s Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings Fellows, 42 outstanding young scientists and economists from across the UC system who will join Nobel laureates from around the world at two renowned scholarly gatherings in Lindau, Germany.
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46 UC researchers named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
UC faculty account for nearly 1 in 10 new members on this prestigious roster of U.S. innovators and leaders.
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Federal agencies approve management contract extensions for Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
The two contract extensions further the University of California’s long and storied history of service to the nation through the management and operation of U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories.
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12 amazing UC discoveries of 2024
Explore new ways of understanding ourselves, our planet and our place in the universe.
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A year of climate breakthroughs from UC research
10 practical solutions for a zero-carbon future from UC labs and field sites.
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University of California leaders call on Congress to support the BASIC Act
Proposed federal legislation would create a $1B competitive grant program to help colleges and universities address food, housing and other basic needs among students.