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National Academy of Engineering elects 10 University of California researchers

Ten UC researchers and 15 alumni have been selected for one of the highest honors in the field of engineering.

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What cuts to NIH funding mean for cancer patients and their families

The American people have consistently supported life-saving cancer research. Now the nation’s bedrock source of public funding for biomedical research is under attack.

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4 UC campuses ranked in Princeton Reviews top 50 green colleges

UC Santa Barbara, ranked third, along with UC Irvine, UC Santa Cruz and UC Davis among top sustainable campuses.
Sama Ahmed, UCSF
UC Newsroom |

UC Grad Slam tests scholars' communication skills

Contest challenges students to amaze and enlighten the public before the three-minute buzzer sounds.
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UC Newsroom |

UC campuses among top academic surf schools

Hang ten and a 4.0? Set your sights on UCLA, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara and UC Santa Cruz — among The Inertia's top academic surf schools.
UC San Francisco |

Diet soda and belly fat: a growing concern

A growing body of evidence is showing that it might not just be added sugar, but also artificial sweeteners, that are contributing to the rapidly rising rates of obesity and diabetes in America.
McClellan Nuclear Radiation Center
UC Davis |

UC Davis reactor gets a role in Mars mission

NASA prepares for manned missions into deep space, the McClellan Nuclear Research Center is playing an integral role in the groundwork.
Cambodian crickets
UC Davis |

Crickets aren't the miracle source of protein

The insects pack a protein punch, but may not be the 'wonder food' in terms of sustainable cultivation.
Reza Aslan
UC Riverside |

Fear of Islam in America

Reza Aslan challenges the stigmas and stereotypes affecting Muslims and non-Muslims alike.
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Lawrence Berkeley Lab |

Cool roof time machine duplicates roof aging

Berkeley Lab gets go-ahead for its method of mimicking natural soiling of roofing materials and its effect on cooling properties.
DNA art
UC San Francisco |

California launches initiative to advance precision medicine

UCSF slated to lead public-private effort to advance data-driven medicine.
Since going trayless in 2009, residential dining at UCSB has reduced food waste by 50 percent, saved 1 million gallons of water and helped students control portion sizes.
UC Santa Barbara |

Joining forces for food justice

UC Santa Barbara students and staff collaborate on a series of forums about food security; upcoming event to focus on food goals for campus.
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UC Irvine |

Scientists partner with Under Armour to create squidlike fabric for self-regulating thermal comfort

Scientists partner with Under Armour to create a new fabric that lets wearers regulate their personal thermal comfort.
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UC Berkeley |

Poverty-level wages cost U.S. taxpayers $153 billion every year

While the U.S. economy rebounds, persistent low wages are costing taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars in public support to working families,