UC Riverside |
How stressed out plants produce their own aspirin
The discovery could protect plants from climate change.
UCLA |
UCLA Law professor launches effort to protect the integrity of elections
Richard Hasen will lead the Safeguarding Democracy Project, which will bring together a diverse group of experts and scholars.
UC Riverside |
Professor serves as historical consultant to Jason Momoa’s new film ‘The Last Manhunt’
The new film is a Native American love story spun into a tale of “Savage Indian murder” by fear-mongering publications of the day.
UC Santa Cruz |
UC Santa Cruz marvels at the release of the first James Webb Telescope Images
UC Santa Cruz astronomers are leading some of the first research projects to use the powerful new space telescope.
UCLA |
Asian, Hispanic and Black Californians saw bigger drops in life expectancy than whites during COVID
The findings are another troubling sign of the pandemic’s uneven impact across different communities.
UC Irvine and UC Santa Barbara via The Conversation |
Why does love feel magical? It’s an evolutionary advantage
It’s not logical to believe your relationship is “meant to be.” But believing in destined love may have its purpose.
UC Berkeley |
A race to converse with, and save, the ocean’s brainiest eco-predators
Researchers are attempting to decipher the Morse code-like communications sperm whales teach each other.
UC Office of the President |
UC and California Nurses Association collaborate for new multiyear contract
University of California officials today (July 9) announced they have collaborated with the California Nurses Association on a new three-year contract for the more than 17,000 nurses who work in UC medical and student health facilities. The agreement takes effect immediately and will run through Oct. 31, 2025. The prior contract was set to expire this fall.
UC San Francisco |
Turnaway study shows impact of abortion access on well-being
A groundbreaking study reveals the long-term adverse effects of unwanted pregnancy on people’s lives, pointing to widespread challenges that will result from the U.S. Supreme Court ruling to overturn the constitutional right to an abortion.
UCLA |
The Supreme Court ruled against the EPA. Here’s what UCLA legal experts have to say
The decision could have wide-reaching consequences for federal agencies’ ability to regulate industries.
UC Santa Cruz |
Massive genomics study aims to protect California biodiversity
The state-funded genomics project aims to be a lasting resource for shaping conservation policy.
UC Santa Barbara |
The importance of elders
The long human lifespan may be due to the contributions of older adults.