UC Santa Barbara via The Conversation |

More people than ever before are single — and that’s a good thing

Single people are often thought of as self-centered. But science says they're a boon to communities across the country.

UCSF |

First clear-cut risk genes for Tourette syndrome revealed

Results point to a 'bright future' for understanding the disorder.

UC Santa Barbara |

UC astronomers measure the 'cosmic web'

The data validates preexisting theories about how cosmic structures form.

UC Office of the President |

At UC’s third annual Grad Slam, grad students tackle big ideas in 180 seconds

The University of California’s third annual Grad Slam — a systemwide contest that challenges graduate students to explain their research in three jargon-free minutes — will take place at LinkedIn’s downtown San Francisco office this Thursday, May 4. 

UC San Diego |

Common U.S. pesticide makes bees 'drunk'

Study points to a broadly used chemical that impairs bees' ability to fly and find food.

UC Riverside |

Worry — it does the body (and mind) good?

A new paper shows the power of worrying.

UC Berkeley |

Tackling the ‘black troublemaker’ school stereotype

Psychologist works with Google to combat knee-jerk suspensions of African American teens.

UCSF |

Surprising new role for lungs: Making blood

UCSF scientists discover our breathing organ is a veritable factory of blood and immune stem cells.

UC Riverside |

Making batteries from waste glass bottles

New, low-cost process creates batteries with a lifespan four times better than what's currently sold.

UCLA |

Hunting with saber-toothed cats in California

An injury pattern in fossils gives an intimate look at how the animal brought down its prey.

UC Davis |

Pigeon study takes on sexism in science

New study shows the folly of assuming male and female animals are genetically the same.

UCSF |

The hormone oxytocin is being tested for treatment of PTSD and alcohol abuse

Military personnel, who suffer these afflictions at a greater rate, may finally get some relief.