UC Santa Barbara |

Scientists bottle the sun with liquid battery

A new bio-inspired molecule captures solar energy and releases it as heat on demand, outperforming lithium-ion batteries.
UC Merced |

How writing rewires your brain to face everyday challenges

Written words can do much more than communicate.
UC Newsroom |

Can our pets really say ‘I love you’? Science is finding out

Pet soundboards allow our four-legged friends to press buttons and express themselves in human language. But is it real? UC San Diego professor Federico Rossano shares his research into this social media phenomenon.
UC Newsroom |

UC tops worldwide ranking of universities for patented inventions

The No. 1 ranking highlights UC’s unmatched record for innovation that drives societal progress and bolsters the economy.
UC Newsroom |

3 ways UC science is healing broken hearts

UC labs are developing new treatments that don’t just prevent damage from getting worse, but — for the first time in medical history — actually help the heart heal.
UC Santa Cruz |

How early pregnancy impacts aging: implications for breast-cancer risk

A new study discovers that early pregnancy in mice reduces buildup of ‘confused’ cells that could lead to breast cancer later in life.
UC San Diego |

Could gene therapy treat a deadly heart condition that targets young athletes?

Restoring a single heart protein shows promise for improving multiple forms of arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy.
UC Irvine |

Engineers invent wireless transceiver rivaling fiber-optic speed

Silicon chips operate in F-band spectrum, enabling ultrafast data transmission.
UC Newsroom |

Deep in the Dolomites, a UC Berkeley professor and his service dog carry the Olympic flame

Matteo M. Garbelotto-Benzon and his service dog, S’Abba, are poised to show the life-altering abilities of assistance dogs as they prepare to carry the Olympic torch on its journey to Milan to open the 2026 Winter Games.
UC Newsroom |

How UC scientists are putting AI to the test

Even as they’re pushing the boundaries of research and discovery with AI, UC scientists are asking the right questions about the transformation this technology brings.
UC Merced |

New UC Merced major teaches how to tackle questions of ethics in science, tech

In a world where artificial intelligence, climate change, epidemics and more compete for our concern, the need for people who can weigh the technical and humanistic sides of an argument is crucial. A new UC Merced major addresses this need.
UC San Diego |

ARPA-H project aims to end liver transplant shortage with 3D bioprinting

Researchers are developing functional, patient-specific livers using 3D bioprinting and stem cell technology to eliminate the need for donor organs.