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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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UCLA |

Tomatoes mimic actions of good cholesterol

The genetically engineered fruit helps curb inflammation, boost antioxidant activity and reduce plaques that can lead to atherosclerosis.
Georges Van Den Abbeele
UC Irvine |

New humanities dean brings eclectic background to the job

Georges Van Den Abbeele, a polyglot and digital champion with roots on two continents, truly is a citizen of the world.
UC San Diego |

‘End of men’? Not even close

Males retain lion’s share of power and prestige in post-recession economy.
UCLA |

Remote cities benefit from high-speed rail connection

Real-estate booms in "second-tier" cities and improved quality of life are just some of the perks that come with new rail connections, a UCLA economist says.
UCLA football players on the field
UCLA |

New guidelines for sports concussions

The new guidelines are aimed at protecting the more than 1 million athletes who suffer concussions each year in the U.S.
UC Riverside |

New website is clearinghouse for immigration data

Scholars hope to help inform national discussion about immigration policy issues.
UC Santa Barbara |

UC's favorite sea slug poised for comeback

Blue-and-gold marine creature's numbers are climbing in Southern California waters.
UC Office of the President |

What astronomers have seen through eyes of Keck

Stories, images from notable discoveries.
UC Office of the President |

Keck Observatory celebrates 20 years of cosmic discovery

Twin-telescope observatory atop Hawaii's Mauna Kea, co-managed by the University of California, celebrates its 20th anniversary.
polar bears
UC Santa Cruz |

DNA study clarifies relationship between polar bears and brown bears

Unusual population of brown bears on Alaskan islands turns out to have a remarkable and revealing history.
UCLA |

Predicting hotspots for future flu outbreaks

A major pandemic could occur if bird flu were to become highly contagious among humans.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory |

Why clouds matter and why there may be fewer of them

Their numbers may be dwindling. Berkeley Lab researcher's investigating why.