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National Academy of Engineering elects 10 University of California researchers

Ten UC researchers and 15 alumni have been selected for one of the highest honors in the field of engineering.

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What cuts to NIH funding mean for cancer patients and their families

The American people have consistently supported life-saving cancer research. Now the nation’s bedrock source of public funding for biomedical research is under attack.

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UC graduate programs and schools lead the nation in the 2025-26 U.S. News Best Graduate Schools rankings

UC once again earned top marks, including a slew of No. 1 rankings, across its schools of business, education, engineering, law, medicine and nursing, and programs in humanities and the social sciences.
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UC Davis |

Researchers develop an LSD analogue with potential for treating schizophrenia

A new, neuroplasticity-promoting drug closely related to LSD harnesses the psychedelic’s therapeutic power with reduced hallucinogenic potential, according to UC Davis research.
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UC Berkeley |

On Jupiter, it’s mushballs all the way down

Slushy hailstones of ammonia and water were part of a bizarre theory to explain the planet's poorly mixed atmosphere. These mushballs seem to be real, say UC Berkeley scientists.
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UC Davis |

Can citizen science be trusted? New study of birds shows it can

A UC Davis study found that data from iNaturalist and eBird can reliably capture known seasonal patterns of bird migration in Northern California and Nevada.
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UC San Francisco |

Popular CT scans could account for 5 percent of all cancer cases a year

Radiation from imaging could lead to lung, breast and other future cancers, with a 10-fold increased risk for babies, according to researcher from UC San Francisco.
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Prepare to be amazed! UC graduate students wow with 3-minute talks at Grad Slam

Get a master class — in brief — on cutting-edge UC discoveries as graduate students explain their complex research in just 3 minutes flat.
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UC Berkeley |

A UC Berkeley professor unpacks Freudian themes and fantasies from the latest season of HBO’s ‘The White Lotus’

Poulomi Saha, who studies post-colonialism and psychoanalytic critique, breaks down season three of the HBO series, from why it's set in Thailand to the unforgettable monologue in episode five.
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UC Riverside |

Is it good to know how much your co-workers make?

A study finds unintended consequences with salary transparency.
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UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute |

World’s first “de-extinction” is accomplished: Meet dire wolf 2.0

A scientific breakthrough for global conservation efforts revived a species extinct for 12,500 years and also allowed for the successful birth of four critically endangered red wolves.
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UC San Diego |

Doomscrolling again? Expert explains why we’re wired for worry

Learn why doomscrolling is so hard to resist, and what you can do to reclaim your headspace.
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UC San Francisco |

UC San Francisco’s Stephen Hauser wins Breakthrough Prize for role in redefining MS

The UCSF luminary and recipient of the prestigious award has played a pivotal part in identifying the cause of multiple sclerosis, leading to a new generation of game-changing therapies.
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Facing cuts to biomedical research, a UC student leader shares his story

“Funding medical research is about more than just numbers. It's real people,” says Ryan Manriquez, president of the UC Graduate and Professional Council.