Elevated view of a beach, pier and bluffs at sunset
UC Newsroom |

Why California's beaches are shrinking, and what we can do to save them

UC research is helping preserve the Golden State's iconic coast.
A very blue ocean wave about to crash, seen from the side
UC Riverside |

Ancient ocean slowdown warns of future climate chaos

Ocean circulation enables tolerable climate.
A playful illustration of a red brain with flowers and leaves growing out of it
UC Berkeley |

Psychedelics change how we see the world. A UC Berkeley study aims to find out why.

Researchers will use neuroimaging to observe the effects of psilocybin on the human brain — in real-time.
Heavy smog over Los Angeles, as seen from the mountains outside the city.
UC Davis |

California drives toward electric future

California has ambitious plans for zero-emissions vehicles. UC Davis experts weigh in on reaching those goals.
A close up of a plant's leaves and white flower
UC Berkeley |

Can engineered plants help make baby formula as nutritious as breast milk?

Human breast milk contains a unique blend of prebiotic sugars that are tricky to replicate in commercial infant formula. New research shows that plants may be the perfect manufacturers.
An ancient village with stone walls and buildings with pointy red roofs in a river valley with dramatic cliffs and snow-covered mountains in the background.
UC Merced |

Remapping global history through 5,500 years of malaria

A new study has identifies trade, warfare and colonialism as major catalysts for the spread of malaria over history.
Rainbow frames NOAA’s Mauna Loa Observatory.
UC San Diego |

During year of extremes, carbon dioxide levels surge faster than ever

UC San Diego's long running study garners alarming climate data. The good news is, global fossil fuel use has plateaued in recent years.
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UC Newsroom |

UC leads the nation’s universities in patents for second year running

The U.S. Patent and Trade Office granted UC inventors 546 utility patents in 2023.
People wearing tactical gear attack the Capitol on Jan 6th, with a big sign reading "Stop the Steal"
UC Berkeley |

Racial resentment fueled Jan. 6 rebellion and opposition to House probe, scholars find

New research from UC Berkeley suggests that for some white Americans, "Stop the Steal" refers not just to perceived voter fraud, but to their own loss of status in a more diverse society
A black, shiny substance molded into a grid of circles
UC Merced |

Stretchy material that gets stronger when hit has exciting potential

UC Merced inventors say the substance could improve smartwatches and flexible electronics for health monitoring, such as cardiovascular sensors or continuous glucose monitors.
Andy Crosby at his desk, smiling at the camera, wearing a blue suit
UC Riverside |

Til November, he's the world's most interesting man

UC Riverside professor Andy Crosby is an impresario of all things political polls; he's going to be a popular guy the next few months.
Aerial view of a braided river flowing through a tundra. The channels on the right side of the image are bright orange.
UC Davis |

Alaska's rusting waters: Pristine rivers and streams turning orange

Thawing permafrost may be driving degradation, according to research from UC Davis.
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