UCLA |

Antihistamines may increase pregnancy risks for women with severe morning sickness

Antihistamines used as nausea remedy may carry risk of premature birth, low birth weight.
UC Riverside |

New book explains extraordinary gender differences in animal kingdom

Riverside biologist's new book proclaims 'vive la difference.'
UC Riverside |

Male guppies reproduce even after death

Fish sperm survives in females for 10 months or more — much longer than the male fish.
UC San Francisco |

Scientists map process for brain cells forming long-term memories

Scientists study protein and neurons, and map process by which our enduring memories are retained.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory |

More fresh air in classrooms means fewer absences

Open windows in the classroom helps keep those seats filled.
UC Davis |

Remote-controlled helicopter tested for use in vineyard applications

Remote-controlled helicopter tested for use in vineyard spraying.
UC Davis |

Climate change threatens native fish with extinction

Salmon, other California freshwater fish are likely to disappear if current climate trends continue.
UC Davis |

Mutts aren't always healthier

Purebred dogs not always at higher risk for genetic disorders.
UC Davis |

Non-wetting fabric drains sweat

New fabric works like human skin, forming excess sweat into droplets that drain away by themselves.
UC Berkeley |

Our emotions match music to colors

Whether we’re listening to Bach or the blues, our brains are wired to make music-color connections depending on how the melodies make us feel.
UC Berkeley |

Racial minorities live on the front lines of heat risk

Fewer neighborhood trees and heat-retaining hard surfaces add up to sweltering conditions for many people of color.
UC Davis |

Nanomaterials cause big problems for lungs

Ultrafine particles, found in a host of common products, are linked to lung inflammation, other damage.