http://universityofcalifornia.edu/research.rssReceive the most recent feature stories about UC discovery and innovation.Tue, 01 May 12 09:53:24 -0700University of Californiaandy.evangelista@ucop.eduhttp://universityofcalifornia.edu/research/stories/2012/04/3-d.htmlUC San Diego experts in 3-D imaging refine virtual reality devices to generate detailed and reliable models of spaces, people and objects. These will be valuable tools to other researchers, including archaeologists.Fri, 20 Apr 12 12:53:37 -0700http://universityofcalifornia.edu/research/stories/2012/04/thirdhand-smoke.htmlThirdhand smoke is a new frontier, and UC's Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program has assembled a consortium of investigators to study the health risks caused by the remnants of cigarette smoke. Mon, 09 Apr 12 13:02:05 -0700http://universityofcalifornia.edu/research/stories/2012/04/POC-forum.htmlFrom flowing massive amounts of digital information to healing pain, scientists in UC's Proof of Concept program are pushing innovations and speeding technology transfer.Wed, 04 Apr 12 23:04:21 -0700http://universityofcalifornia.edu/research/stories/2012/03/cancer-tax-checkoff.htmlDollars donated by California tax filers support innovative research to fight breast cancer and tobacco-related diseases.Wed, 28 Mar 12 09:56:32 -0700http://universityofcalifornia.edu/research/stories/2012/03/graduate-research.htmlThey delivered a message to legislators: graduate student research is central not only to the future of UC, but to that of the state and the nation as well.Thu, 15 Mar 12 09:58:06 -0700http://universityofcalifornia.edu/research/stories/2012/03/learning.htmlNew brain imaging technology may pave the way for a new science to understand how children think and learn. It could eventually help educators and revolutionize classrooms.Tue, 06 Mar 12 12:05:59 -0800http://universityofcalifornia.edu/research/stories/2012/02/smarter-power.htmlAs the nation's power system ages and grows insufficient, UC researchers are building a smarter, greener electric grid for the future.Wed, 22 Feb 12 11:35:35 -0800http://universityofcalifornia.edu/research/stories/2012/02/uncanny.htmlIt's when a humanlike robot, android or animated creature gives you the creeps. A UC San Diego scientist is looking at what's going on in our brains when we view these characters.Fri, 10 Feb 12 09:36:56 -0800http://universityofcalifornia.edu/research/stories/2012/01/remote.htmlResearchers at UC Natural Reserve System locations use sensors to map land, track animals and collect environmental data.Thu, 19 Jan 12 16:00:42 -0800http://universityofcalifornia.edu/research/stories/2012/01/race.htmlAcross all 10 UC campuses, the Center for New Racial Studies connects researchers examining a wide variety of issues linked to race, including class, ethnicity, gender and immigration status.Thu, 05 Jan 12 11:34:08 -0800http://universityofcalifornia.edu/research/stories/2011/12/rising-stars-of-science.htmlFive UC graduate students and postdoctoral researchers were among innovators named 'Rising Stars of Science: The Forbes 30 under 30.'Thu, 22 Dec 11 10:39:07 -0800http://universityofcalifornia.edu/research/stories/2011/12/wordseer.htmlA sophisticated text-analyzing tool developed by a UC graduate student could speed literary searches for humanities scholars and other researchers.Mon, 19 Dec 11 12:01:54 -0800http://universityofcalifornia.edu/research/stories/2011/12/earthquake.htmlUC Berkeley is partnering with two other universities, a philanthropic foundation and industry to conduct earthquake research that could lead to a warning system. People could then have time to dive for cover, and transportation and utility systems could shut down operations. Thu, 08 Dec 11 12:10:05 -0800http://universityofcalifornia.edu/research/stories/2011/12/genome.htmlAn ambitious project, teaming Kaiser Permanente and UCSF researchers, takes aim at genetic links to disease.Wed, 30 Nov 11 12:18:44 -0800http://universityofcalifornia.edu/research/stories/2011/11/agriculture.htmlDecades ago, students helped spur organic farming and laid the ground for sustainable agriculture research and education programs at UC Davis and UC Santa Cruz that are models today for other universities.Fri, 18 Nov 11 11:51:40 -0800http://universityofcalifornia.edu/research/stories/2011/11/nrs-bees.htmlA large amount of native bee research in California occurs in the wild landscapes protected by the UC Natural Reserve System.Thu, 10 Nov 11 10:19:40 -0800http://universityofcalifornia.edu/research/stories/2011/11/bees.htmlHoney bees get most of the buzz, but some native bees are better at spreading pollen. They may hold the solution to world pollination problems that affect important crops.Thu, 10 Nov 11 09:09:01 -0800http://universityofcalifornia.edu/research/stories/2011/11/adura.htmlBuildings use up to two-thirds of the electricity in the U.S. A UC startup company is developing innovative technologies to curb skyrocketing electrical consumption, energy costs and greenhouse emissions. Fri, 04 Nov 11 09:24:34 -0700http://universityofcalifornia.edu/research/stories/2011/10/sci_fi_collection.htmlWith more than 100,000 books, the Eaton Collection at UC Riverside is the world's largest public assortment of science fiction, fantasy, horror and utopian literature. And it is a valuable resource for scholars and researchers worldwide.Wed, 26 Oct 11 13:04:37 -0700http://universityofcalifornia.edu/research/stories/2011/10/solar.htmlSomeday, solar power will provide all the energy homes and buildings need for electricity, heat and cooling. Scientists at UC Solar, a multicampus research institute based at UC Merced, are helping to make that day come true.Wed, 19 Oct 11 09:39:58 -0700