UC Davis |
Extracting rare earth elements from U.S. wastewaters
$3M in federal funding will strengthen the domestic supply chain to support U.S. energy and manufacturing.
UC Berkeley |
Finch chirps are more than mindless chatter. They actually convey meaning.
A UC Berkeley study shows that when zebra finches hear the call of another zebra finch, they have a mental representation of its meaning — they understand what they're hearing.
UC Newsroom |
The 4-H alumni keeping California farming strong
Kids join 4-H to have fun, learn new skills, and give back — so it’s no surprise the UC-administered program’s alumni continue to make an impact in so many California communities today.
UC Newsroom |
Solar-panel-covered canals have their day in the sun in California
California’s first solar-over-canal project goes online with the commissioning of the narrow and wide span arrays in the Turlock Irrigation District, bringing to life the ultimate “why didn’t I think of that!” idea.
UC Berkeley |
Prescribed burning helps store forest carbon in big, fire-resistant trees
A two decade-long experiment in the Sierra Nevada found that regular prescribed burns promote carbon sequestration in live trees and plants, maintaining forests’ long-term ability to store carbon while also reducing wildfire hazard.
UC Davis |
An extreme tree hunt in the Sierra Nevada
What a bird, a pine tree and a 240-mile trek with UC Davis scientists reveal about climate change.
UC Berkeley |
UC Berkeley and Project CETI study shows sperm whales communicate in ways similar to humans
Scientists have spent the last five years observing sperm whale communication and behaviors using tags, buoys and drones. They’ve finally begun to learn how whales use calls for communication.
UC Davis |
New species of spider discovered, just in time for Halloween
Climate change and habitat loss haunt the newly named trapdoor spider.
UC Newsroom |
UC faculty and alums behind 13 of TIME's Best Inventions of 2025
Lab-grown seafood, a new treatment for Parkinson's disease and a kid-safe power saw are among the genius ideas from UC inventors honored by TIME magazine in 2025.
UC Newsroom |
UC wins 5 Nobel Prizes in 3 days — and sets a new world record
These discoveries span decades and disciplines, but they all have one important thing in common: They’ve all relied on competitive funding from the federal government.
UC Santa Cruz |
UC Santa Cruz researchers win funds to characterize makeup of Pacific coastal fog
A multi-institute effort to analyze iconic coastal fog, under pressure from rising temperatures, aims to enhance society’s ability to manage coastal resources and steward coastal ecosystems in a changing climate.
UC Davis |
Wheat that makes its own fertilizer
A bacterial work-around developed by UC Davis plant scientists aims to reduce pollution and lower costs for farmers.