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A peek inside the quickening race to understand, treat — and even cure — Alzheimer’s disease
Neuroscientist Kenneth Kosik will detail the current and future direction of Alzheimer's research in a free public talk.
UC Newsroom |
University of California earns top spots in 2023-24 U.S. News Best Colleges rankings
UC Berkeley and UCLA are the best public universities in the country, UC Merced takes a giant leap, and all nine undergrad campuses are among the top 40 public schools in the rankings’ 39th edition.
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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 Santa Barbara |
Our plastic waste can be used as raw material for detergents
Thanks to an improved catalytic method, your empty laundry detergent bottle can now be turned into more detergent.
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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 Santa Barbara |
Dogs can detect COVID-19 infections faster and more accurately than conventional technology
Research demonstrates readiness for mainstream medical applications
UC Santa Barbara via The Conversation |
Just about anybody in America can officiate a wedding, thanks to the internet — and one determined preacher
A professor unpacks why many couples now prefer to hand-pick loved ones to perform their ceremonies.
UC Santa Barbara |
Climate science is catching up to climate change with predictions that could improve proactive response
The Climate Hazard Center's long-lead climate predictions in the Eastern Horn of Africa allows humanitarian agencies to carry out proactive measures in the region to avoid famine.
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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.
UC Newsroom |
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 Santa Barbara |
People in power who are guilt-prone are less likely to be corrupt
Although it may be a horrible feeling to experience, for society at large, the tendency toward guilt might have some benefits, new research shows.
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A channel involved in pain sensation can also suppress it
Working with fruit flies, researchers have discovered neural pathways that tamp down the pain response.