UC San Diego engineers devise a pedestrian detection technology that could be used in self-driving cars.
New algorithm learns to 'watch where you're going'
UC Riverside researcher finds potential for a double earthquake
Temblor on one fault can spread to another more easily than previously thought, with serious implications for Los Angeles and elsewhere.
Native plants fall behind as climate change transforms California
In a systemwide effort, UC researchers show that invasive species are adjusting faster to changes in habitats.
New six-hour Zika test could be ready soon
A UC San Francisco doctor is testing a device to reduce diagnostic turnaround from three months to six hours.
Moon was produced by a head-on collision between Earth and a forming planet
UCLA research reconstructs massive crash, which took place 4.5 billion years ago.
The blessing and curse of the people who never forget
Neuroscientists at UC Irvine study the secrets of those with "highly superior autobiographical memory."
Successful anti-bullying program identified by UCLA
Study shows Finnish model focused on bystanders is very effective.
Close to safety: U.S. launches smart quake alert prototype
White House plans to expand earthquake early warning system developed at UC Berkeley.
Cling-on warriors
UC Santa Barbara researchers are developing a new type of underwater adhesive inspired by sandcastle worms.
Drought hits redwood ferns hard, new study shows
UC Santa Cruz researchers find that extreme conditions test limits of plants and forest ecosystem.
A natural way of making your brain more efficient
New UC Riverside study finds that increasing your attention comes from using newly acquired knowledge.
Rock star
A UC Santa Barbara geologist receives early career award from the Geological Society of America.