Marine plastic debris is an olfactory trap for seabirds.
Mexico's soda tax could reduce diabetes, heart disease and health costs
International study finds that Mexico's soda tax could save approximately $1 billion in direct health care costs over next decade.
Creating a new kind of climate warrior
Researchers help rural women in India improve health and slow global warming through clean cookstove use.
How America is coping with the devastating avocado shortage
UC farm advisor Ben Faber explains the avocado shortage.
Putting sugary soda out of reach
Early indicators are promising from UCSF's ban on sales of sugar-sweetened beverages.
'Bionic' spinach plants can detect explosives
The work has potential applications in agriculture and in the defense and law enforcement fields.
New animal health-food safety lab dedicated
Lab devoted to protecting farm animals, the food supply and the public against new and emerging diseases.
UC Davis center receives $10M to continue improving ag health and safety
Center provides practical solutions for farmers, farmworkers and communities.
Do soda taxes help curb obesity?
UCLA dietitians weigh in.
Eating healthy, with a side of science
The science of healthy eating: not just how to eat healthy but why eating healthy is good medicine.
Is Palmageddon coming to California?
Symposium set for Oct. 26 to talk about an invasive weevil that threatens California's palm trees.
UC students build awareness about campus food resources
Food Day activities highlight campus resources available to ensure food security for UC students.