UC San Francisco staff research associate and creator of the Disability Visibility Project receives a prestigious award for her advocacy.
Alice Wong wins national disabilities organization award
Your brain might be hard-wired for altruism
UCLA neuroscience research suggests an avenue for treating the empathically challenged.
More carbon released today than anytime in past 66 million years
The Earth has broken a record set 56 million years ago, according to UC Riverside and UC Santa Cruz researchers.
A nation at risk – how gifted, low-income kids are left behind
A UC Berkeley professor argues early support for students in underserved communities can have a major payoff.
Moving beyond the 'fuel du jour'
Alternative fuel hype delivers excitement but not sales. A UC Davis professor examines what a massive shift to low-carbon vehicles will take.
Dinosaur's jet lag helps explain why time change is hard
Glow-in-the-dark plankton and a UC San Diego scientist will show you why you've been having a slow week.
New study reveals nuanced story behind economic disparity in Los Angeles
Major racial and ethnic differences in wealth are documented in detail for the first time in this UCLA report.
Not just 'Frankenstein'
A UC Santa Barbara scholar shares her insights about the author behind one of the 19th century's famous works.
UC researchers publish roadmap for groundwater governance
A UC Santa Cruz professor leads a multicampus effort to provide recommendations for statewide management.
UC graduate schools rate highly in U.S. News rankings
In each discipline, all or nearly all UC graduate schools were ranked.
UCLA researchers turn carbon dioxide into sustainable concrete
"Upcycling" greenhouse gases into new building materials could be a climate game changer.
Breakthrough study reveals biological basis for Sensory Processing Disorder
More common in children than autism, SPD has only recently gained recognition as a distinct neurological disorder. UCSF's Elysa Marco explains how her team's groundbreaking research may lead to a greater understanding of the condition, as well as better diagnosis and treatment.