UC Santa Cruz |
Seismologists use deep learning to forecast earthquakes
Existing models of earthquake aftershocks struggle with the volume of contemporary data, but a new team uses deep learning to improve forecasting.
UC Irvine |
The lab teaching the world how to safely study pathogens
Looking to prevent the next pandemic? This highly regarded UC Irvine program trains researchers in the safe use of specialized labs to study dangerous pathogens.
UCLA |
Could insights from ants help people build better transportation networks?
UCLA study finds the insects’ nests reflect the way they work together — or don’t — to forage for food.
UC San Francisco |
Can an artificial kidney finally free patients from dialysis?
The Kidney Project proves its bioreactor can keep kidney cells alive for at least one week.
UC San Diego |
7 AI-powered technologies you should know about
Move over, ChatGPT: These artificial intelligence-powered technologies and innovations being developed and implemented at UC San Diego could lead to the next developments in the “AI revolution.”
UC Santa Barbara |
Our plastic waste can be used as raw material for detergents
Thanks to an improved catalytic method, your empty laundry detergent bottle can now be turned into more detergent.
UC Santa Cruz |
Scientists release the first complete sequence of a human Y chromosome
Until now, it had been notoriously challenging for the genomics community to sequence due to the complexity of its structure.
UC Riverside |
Could exposure to chemicals in plastics predispose you and your children to cardiovascular disease?
A $6.8M NIEHS grant will support research on how exposure to such chemicals increases atherosclerosis.
UC San Diego |
Researchers engineer bacteria that can detect tumor DNA
Their innovation could pave the way to new biosensors capable of identifying various infections, cancers, including colon cancer, and other diseases.
UC Irvine |
How a simple fragrance method can produce a major memory boost
UC Irvine research into aromas while sleeping sparks a 226 percent cognitive increase.
UC Santa Cruz |
UC Santa Cruz students behind bus tracking app selected as only US team in Google Solution Challenge’s top 10
Four students beat out teams from around the world with their development of SlugLoop, an innovative real-time bus tracking app.
UC San Francisco |
Looking to cut back on wine and beer? This pill might help
How a nearly 40-year-old medication for alcohol use disorder could help thousands curb their drinking without daily medication.