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UC Berkeley |

UC Berkeley alumnus Gary Ruvkun shares 2024 Nobel Prize for discovering microRNA

Ruvkun obtained his B.A. in biophysics from UC Berkeley in 1973.

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UC Riverside |

How concerned should we be about the Delta variant?

Experts share their thoughts about the SARS-CoV-2 variant, which is now in nearly every state.
Abbie VanSickle
UC Berkeley School of Journalism |

UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism lecturer, students and alumni honored in 2021 Pulitzer Prizes

Their prize-winning work spans topics from George Floyd, the use of police dogs, the coronavirus pandemic, and sea rise.
An open oyster
UC Santa Barbara |

Saving native oysters

Conservation aquaculture could bring more native oysters to plates and estuaries along the west coast.
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UC Davis |

Can we fireproof our houses?

Michele Barbato is looking in unexpected places for ways to build affordable homes that can handle disaster, including wildfires.
Troy Plunkett and Joseph Bello
UC Merced |

Award-winning UC Merced grad works to improve wheelchair accessibility

Strauss Foundation scholar Joseph Bello focuses on getting people the wheelchairs they need, faster.
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UCSF |

Why can’t I sleep?

Why are some of us insomniacs and others “super sleepers”? Researchers are finding answers in our genes.
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UC Irvine |

Increased use of household fireworks creates a public health hazard, study finds

The impacts are most pronounced in Southern California’s low-income communities, researchers say.
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UC Newsroom |

Blood donations needed to ease nation-wide shortage

The nation is in the midst of a blood shortage – considering making a donation.
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UC Riverside |

Can we remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is higher than its been for millions of years. A technique called direct air capture could help.
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UC San Diego |

Powerful people are less likely to be understanding when mistakes are made

Those with privilege are less aware of constraints others face and are more likely to punish subordinates, new research shows.
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UC Berkeley |

Don’t be alarmed by rising prices for homes, cars, and gas

Scholars say the inflation surge is likely to be temporary as the economy emerges from the pandemic.
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UC Newsroom |

How research is helping win the fight for trans rights

Despite a flurry of anti-trans legislation in conservative states across the country, there are many reasons to be hopeful, say UCLA’s Williams Institute experts Christy Mallory and Brad Sears.