UCLA |
UCLA-led NASA mission eyes dwarf planet Ceres
First images from Dawn spacecraft produce up-close, 3-D model of the ‘mysterious’ terrain of the orb between Mars and Jupiter.
UC Davis |
Fidgeting may help children with ADHD perform better in school
Study: Children who moved more intensely exhibited substantially better cognitive performance.
UC San Diego |
Common antibiotic kills many multidrug-resistant bacteria
Azithromycin — commonly used to treat strep throat and sinusitis — is now thought to be effective against 'superbugs.'
UC Riverside |
Juan Felipe Herrera named U.S. poet laureate
Former California poet laureate will embrace hope as a theme during his term.
UC Santa Barbara |
An appetite for food reform
First group of UC Global Food Initiative fellows at UC Santa Barbara is studying food waste on campus, food insecurity among students.
UCLA |
Humanoid robot flexes its muscles at international competition
Robotics expert's team seeks to build a robot that can go places where humans cannot.
UCLA |
UCLA doing its part to save millions of gallons of water per year
Replacing the 8 acres of turf on the IM Field is a key part of the university’s response to California’s historic drought.
UC Santa Barbara |
Our forests are dying
Drought, heat and insects are responsible for the death of more than 12 million trees in California.
UC Newsroom |
UC children’s hospitals rank among best in nation
U.S. News' rankings highlight the nation's top pediatric facilities in 10 specialties.
California Magazine |
Rethinking the idea of Social Security numbers
Cyberattacks have raised questions about the use of Social Security numbers as universal identifiers. If we can't stop using them, what else can people do to fend off identity thieves?
UC Santa Cruz |
Dwindling fish linked to excess nutrients
Nutrient-rich runoff from land takes a toll on fish nurseries in coastal estuaries and subsequently on commercial fisheries.
UCLA |
Researchers find molecular rules that govern autoimmune disorders
Discovery could lead to better treatment and control of lupus, psoriasis and other ailments.