UC Santa Barbara |

What do you think of when you picture a scientist?

There are many versions of a female scientist, but still more work to do to overcome stereotypes, researcher says.
UC Berkeley Engineering |

To infinity and beyond: UC alum becomes spacecraft pilot

Astronaut Warren "Woody" Hoburg will head to the International Space Station with the SpaceX Crew-6 mission in spring 2023.
UC Riverside |

How stressed out plants produce their own aspirin

The discovery could protect plants from climate change.
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.
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 San Diego |

COVID-19 rebound after taking Paxlovid likely due to insufficient drug exposure

Researchers have found a possible cause for why some COVID patients see symptoms return after completing treatment.
Lorena Anderson |

In retiring, Roland Winston looks forward to his busy, bright future

Roland Winston literally and figuratively brought star power to UC Merced as one of its first faculty.
UC San Diego |

Take the leap: A conversation with UC alumna and NASA astronaut Jessica Meir

She dreamed for years about sailing among the stars. Her actual experienced surpassed those expectations.
UC San Francisco |

Launch of the UC Center for Climate, Health and Equity

The center is dedicated to the proposition that “taking action on climate change is one of the most powerful health interventions of our time.”
UC Berkeley |

Skydiving salamanders live in world’s tallest trees

Salamanders living in the crowns of redwoods are able to glide and maneuver in freefall, suggesting adaptation to living at heights.
UC Santa Cruz |

Karen Miga named one of TIME’s 100 most influential people of 2022

Miga and her colleagues led the team that completed the first, gapless sequence of the human genome.
UC Davis |

Should there be more microbes on your plate?

Researchers find Americans are increasing their intake of friendly microbes, which are good for gut health and can promote a healthy immune system.