UC San Diego |

Say hello to biodegradable microplastics

Research shows plant-based polymers can disappear within seven months.
UC Newsroom |

Plans for water equity in a warming world

UC researchers are working to ensure water distribution priorities meet the needs of communities, imperiled species and the environment.
UC Newsroom |

Got climate anxiety? This UC course can help.

A growing initiative at the University of California offers students a chance to learn about and act on the climate crisis.
UC Merced |

An invisible water surcharge: Climate warming increases crop water demand in the San Joaquin Valley's groundwater-dependent irrigated agriculture

A study from researchers at UC Merced found that increased demand accounts for half of the cumulative deficits of the agricultural water balance since 1980.
UC Santa Cruz |

‘Digital twins’ project will help clean up space junk, repair and decommission spacecrafts

UC Santa Cruz professor Ricardo Sanfelice and a team of researchers have been awarded $2.5M to model complex aerospace engineering problems.
UCLA |

UCLA and Equatic to build world’s largest ocean-based plant for carbon removal

The $20 million system in Singapore will be capable of removing 3,650 metric tons of CO2 per year.
UC Riverside |

Inexpensive, carbon-neutral biofuels are finally possible

Study finds a new way for next-generation biofuel production to finally become both cost-effective and carbon neutral.
UC Newsroom |

Millions of California women are exposed to cancer-causing chemicals at work. UC-funded research pinpoints risks and solutions.

The California Breast Cancer Research Program recently hosted a virtual symposium exploring critical findings on women's occupational exposures to chemicals linked with the disease.
UC Newsroom |

How three UC campuses are phasing out fossil fuels

This year every UC campus will publish a plan for eliminating carbon emissions and transitioning to renewable energy by 2045, and three campuses — Berkeley, Davis and Santa Cruz — are on track to decarbonize ahead of schedule.
UC Irvine |

UC Irvine engineers invent octopus-inspired technology that can deceive and signal

Unique design approach enables ease of fabrication and self-repair capabilities.
UC Merced |

¿field curious? smashes barriers to outdoor science

An innovative program lowers barriers for first-gen and minority students to participate in scientific field research.
UC Davis |

Integrative Center for Alternative Meat and Protein to launch at UC Davis

Launching in January 2024, the new center will lead advancements in sustainable alternative proteins.