Las Cumbres Observatory and UC Santa Barbara |
The first image of the black hole at the heart of our galaxy, revealed
The image is a long-anticipated look at the massive object that sits at the very center of our galaxy.
UC Merced |
UC Merced professor Asmeret Asefaw Berhe to lead the DOE’s Office of Science
The U.S. Senate this week confirmed professor Asmeret Asefaw Berhe to be the new director of the Office of Science in the federal Department of Energy.
UC San Diego |
Sustainable sneakers: Scientists create the world’s first biodegradable shoe
UC San Diego scientists to launch their algae-based shoes through the company Blueview.
UCLA |
4 billion-year-old relic from early solar system heading our way
But don’t lose sleep — we’re in no danger, UCLA professor David Jewitt assures.
UC Berkeley |
Why T. rex has tiny arms
T. rex’s short arms may have lowered risk of bites during feeding frenzies, scientist proposes.
UC Santa Cruz |
Methane could be the first detectable indication of life beyond Earth
A new study assesses the planetary context in which the detection of methane in an exoplanet’s atmosphere could be considered a compelling sign of life.
UC Santa Cruz |
First complete, gapless sequence of a human genome reveals hidden regions
Parts of the human genome are now available to study for the first time.
UC Santa Cruz |
As Dec. 24 launch of James Webb Space Telescope nears, astronomers anticipate new era of discoveries
UC Santa Cruz astronomers have played a vital role in the new telescope's development, and will be among the first to use it after it launches Dec. 24.
UC Newsroom |
The evolutionary advantage of the teenage brain
Research is showing that the behaviors of teenagers aren’t just there to annoy parents. They serve a real evolutionary purpose.
UC Newsroom |
The global warming facts you need to know
Under current guidelines, the planet is on target to warm up 2 degrees Celsius by 2050 and 4 degrees by 2100, triggering serious large-scale problems by the end of the century.